The Disney Accelerator has selected five AI startups for this year's cohort, spanning robotics, generative AI, and data synthesis.
Now in its 12th year, the Disney Accelerator programme is designed to speed up the growth of companies working to create new entertainment experiences for Disney fans.
This year's class is made up of:
- FieldAI, which builds foundation models that enable different types of robots to operate safely in dynamic environments without prior maps, GPS or pre-planned routes.
- Physical Intelligence, which is developing general-purpose AI for the physical world, with foundation models designed to allow robots and other machines to perform a wide range of tasks.
- Promise, an AI-native studio that develops films, series and visual effects, integrating generative AI into all stages of production.
- OpenArt, a platform reimagining fan engagement with generative AI that allows users to conversationally create ideas, characters and stories using state-of-the-art models.
- Simile, a pioneer in the field of AI-based simulation that enables companies to explore consumer insights before making decisions.
"Each year, this program endeavors to raise the bar of what is possible for the future of Disney experiences," said Bonnie Rosen, general manager of the Disney Accelerator.
"In a time of incredible change, we move forward together by supporting Disney’s creative innovators and these founders as they share ideas and breakthroughs for storytelling."
The Disney Accelerator has selected five AI startups for this year's cohort, spanning robotics, generative AI, and data synthesis
Over the next four months, FieldAI, Physical Intelligence, Promise, OpenArt and Simile will receive investment capital and the chance to collaborate with leaders across Disney.
The programme will finish with a demo day on the Walt Disney Studio Lot in Burbank, California in early November.
Since 2014, more than 60 global companies have come through Disney Accelerator, including Epic Games, ElevenLabs, Animaj, Kahoot!, Attentive, StatusPro, and AudioShake.
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