Chiller Body Joins UF Innovate | Accelerate

Its admission into The Hub will drive the global expansion of its patented cooling hat inserts

Peter Bowman, founder of Chiller Body and inventor of the Cooling Hat Insert, stands outside The Hub.

GAINESVILLE, FL — Chiller Body, founded by Peter Bowman, and inventor of the Cooling Hat Insert, designed to combat heat stress in work, sports, and outdoor recreation, has officially been accepted into the UF Innovate | Accelerate at The Hub, a world-class entrepreneurial ecosystem housed at the University of Florida, home of Gatorade’s legendary innovation legacy.

With its proven cooling solution, Chiller Body joins a thriving community of forward-thinking startups at UF Innovate. The UF Innovate | Accelerate program is renowned for accelerating industry-defining innovations and driving those ventures toward global growth.

“Chiller Body exemplifies the kind of innovation we are proud to support at UF Innovate,” said Jennifer Harrell, assistant director of UF Innovate | Accelerate at The Hub. “With patented technology designed to combat heat stress—a challenge faced by outdoor workers, athletes, and everyday consumers worldwide—it embodies the spirit of problem-solving that drives our ecosystem. We are excited to welcome Chiller Body into our dynamic community of entrepreneurs, innovators, and business builders, where this venture can collaborate with like-minded peers and leverage UF Innovate’s resources to accelerate their growth as they scale and position themselves for a successful exit.”

UF Innovate’s accelerator program offers access to deep R&D resources, top-tier mentorship, and investor readiness programming—all designed to accelerate commercialization and scale viable business ventures.

“The opportunity to expand this venture within the UF Innovate ecosystem is a significant milestone for our product and the Chiller Body brand,” said Bowman. “As a Florida-based business, we are fortunate to work with UF Innovate and continue our US and international market expansion where people are being increasingly affected by rising temperatures.”

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