XRC Labs

XRC Labs is an innovation accelerator dedicated to fostering the next generation of disruptors in the retail and consumer goods sectors. Co-founded by The New School’s Parsons School of Design, one of the world's leading art and design schools, XRC provides workspace, access to capital, mentoring, and operational support to emerging companies in these sectors. XRC Labs runs two 14-week programs each year, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and sponsors to foster rapid innovation and unlock new opportunities in retail. Programs are hosted on the 5th Avenue campus of Parsons in Manhattan, the epicenter of retail, fashion, and consumer goods.

XRC Labs focuses on early-stage investments in companies operating within the retail and consumer goods industries. Their portfolio spans various sectors, including technology, e-commerce, healthcare, leisure, financial services, business services, personal health, robotics, supply chain management, and wellness. By providing resources such as workspace, capital, mentoring, and operational support, XRC Labs aims to accelerate the growth and impact of these companies, helping them innovate and scale in a competitive market.

Since its inception in 2015, XRC Labs has been committed to shaping the future of retail and consumer goods by supporting visionary founders who leverage technology to transform the consumer experience. Their unique capital and service platform empowers startups to drive the digital transformation of retail, enhance personalized health outcomes, and promote sustainability. Through their accelerator programs, XRC Labs continues to play a pivotal role in advancing innovation within the retail and consumer goods sectors.