ALTA is Arkansas’ gateway to becoming a leader in the future of energy and innovation, driving both local economic growth and global clean-tech solutions.
ALTA is The Venture Center’s newest business-driven accelerator focused on Arkansas’ emerging lithium industry and related energy technologies. The program, co-developed with Standard Lithium and the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, with the support of AEDC and The Walton Family Foundation, brings together Arkansas’ leading lithium producers with curated best-of-breed technology companies for their mutual benefit.
ALTA is America’s first Lithium Technology/Battery Supply Chain accelerator, with the end goal of establishing the U.S. as the new leader for next-generation lithium technology innovation, and Arkansas as the epicenter.
We’re excited to announce that submissions are now open for ALTA’s second cohort! We’re seeking the best and brightest companies ready to scale, innovate, and make an impact in the lithium industry.
Apply now by clicking the link below to secure your spot and join a curated group of forward-thinking companies driving the next wave of innovation. Our team will follow up as we move forward with submissions.
ALTA Cohort 2 will be introduced at the Arkansas Lithium Innovation Summit, Oct. 28-29th, in Little Rock, AR, and then formally kicks off the week of November 3, 2025, with a three-week immersive program connecting companies with key industry stakeholders:
Week 1 – Southwest Arkansas (El Dorado & Magnolia)
November 3 – November 5, 2025
Week 2 – Little Rock
November 10 – November 12, 2025
Week 3 – Northwest Arkansas (Bentonville & Fayetteville)
November 17 – November 19, 2025
More detailed agenda and session topics coming soon.
See how ALTA is shaping the future, & watch our PBS Arkansas Week feature below from our Executive Director, Arthur.