Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator

LACI salutes one of our nation's great leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, and will continue to honor his legacy by working toward a more equitable future for all. #MLKDay

Thank you to Spectrum News and Sarah Pilla for featuring LACI startup Rewilder Goods. LA-based small businesses are invited to join the ranks of successful LACI entrepreneurs by applying for our small business accelerator program at laci.org/fba Watch the Spectrum News feature here: https://spectrumnews1.com//los-angeles-cleantech-incubator

BIG congratulations to LACI startup ChargeNet Stations for raising $6.2 million to put #EV chargers in fast food parking lots. The funding will help deploy their solar-powered charging stations in South San Francisco this month and. more than 80 restaurants by the year's end: https://dot.la/chargenet-ev-chargers-parking-lots-265624733

Get to know LACI startups Rewilder Goods and Olokun Minerals Wednesday on Spectrum News SoCal from 5a - 10a. Thanks to Sarah Pilla who reports the story on these female founders and will be broadcasting live from La Kretz Innovation Campus throughout the morning. Check your local listings and tune in!

We need to ensure equitable access to EVs in disadvantaged communities. Great to see Huron, CA Mayor Rey León's Green Raiteros and LACI's Rancho San Pedro EV Car Share partnership with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles featured as models in this LA Times story today: https://www.latimes.com//neglected-california-town-reinven

Grateful to be featured in @dotLA on their list of "Los Angeles' Top Startup Incubators and Accelerators". Read about here https://dot.la/los-angeles-startup-incubators-accelerators-

Congrats to LACI startup Hive Technologies, Inc. who recently announced $30 million in new funding to help ensure future generations benefit from cleaner air quality by expanding affordable access to #EVs and renewable energy-based charging infrastructure. Read more: https://www.businesswire.com//Hive-Technologies-Announces-

From the manufacturing floor to the back office to retail, business leaders are talking about making workplaces greener. Join LACI's Senior Director of Workforce Development Daniel Ferguson for WorkingNation's Twitter chat Wed Jan 12 at 1p ET by following #GreenJobsNow to discuss how a greener workplace translates to great jobs. Details and sign-up: bit.ly/3FkdQWA

You have 48 hours to change your future! Join LACI's Incubation Cohort 4 and take your #cleantech startup to the next level with up to $160,000 in business services and perks, small-scale pilot deployment & more. Apply by Monday! https://laci.smapply.org/prog/incubation/

As we look back on 2021 we're especially grateful for your support throughout the year. Looking ahead we will redouble our efforts in 2022 to grow the green economy in Los Angeles! Grow with us and join the LACI team: laci.org/opportunities #LACITop10

When you give to LACI you give individuals and families the gift of training, employment opportunities and a brighter future. As of Q2 2021 LACI's helped create an estimated 2.3K jobs with a projected 5-year economic impact on the LA region of more than $520M. laci.org/donate

As of Q2 2021 LACI has supported 281 startup companies and helped create an estimated 2,300 jobs with a projected 5-year economic impact on the Los Angeles region of more than $520 million. #LACITop10

LACI startup Xeal recently unveiled NIFT ('No Internet for Things'), the new state-of-the-art technology designed to unlock and accelerate EV adoption. Xeal's goal is to expand EV infrastructure across the nation by deploying chargers wherever needed (and not wherever possible) to expand the market and make EVs 100% accessible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8Y7APdWJoY

We're looking for a Senior Director of Investments! This is a phenomenal opportunity for those in the investment, venture, or funding sectors who are looking to join LACI's mission of creating an inclusive green economy in #LosAngeles. Apply at https://bit.ly/3dYSyRU

Wondering what it's like to be a LACI startup? Join us April 14 for "A Look @ LACI: How Startups Benefit from Our Incubation Program!" Learn about the immediate and long-term benefits of contributing to our mission of creating an inclusive green economy. We'll show you how we've supported diverse founders making social, community and environmental impact and you'll hear founder perspectives from Cohort 1 gamechangers like Kameale C. Terry & Evette Ellis (ChargerHelp!), Lauren Gropper & Corey Scholibo (Repurpose, Inc.), Kevin Noertker & Cory Combs (Ampaire), Karen Sabath & Doris Sung (TBM-Designs), Arcady Sosinov (FreeWire Technologies), and more! Plus, learn how to apply for the next cohort! RSVP today for this exclusive look inside LACI's Incubation Program: http://bit.ly/LookatLACI

Our workforce trainees want to demo their projects for you! On April 16 see what it's like to be part of our program that provides technical training, interpersonal skills & certifications. RSVP: bit.ly/LACIDemoDay

One month into LACI's zero emissions delivery zone in City of Santa Monica - we're excited to see this pilot empowering businesses and decreasing congestion and pollution in the neighborhood. Learn more at laci.org/sm-zedz/

LACI's proud to offer our startups business support services for legal, accounting, grant writing and public sector resources, thanks to our invaluable partnerships. Meet our 13 new startups at laci.org/laci-welcomes-cohort-2/

LACI CEO Matt Petersen is featured in today's New York Times speaking about President Biden's #AmericanJobsPlan and how Los Angeles and California stand to benefit from investments in clean transportation: https://www.nytimes.com//california-infrastructure-plan.ht

We're proud to announce that 13 startups joined the second cohort of our flagship Incubation Program this week, which helps founders grow their company and impact in Greater Los Angeles and beyond. From utilizing software analytics to reducing traffic congestion to diverting over five tons of waste from landfills using a rental clothing membership model, Incubation Cohort 2 founders are showing up with passion, grit, and inspiring leadership to enhance LACI’s commitment to building an inclusive green economy. Get to know the startups at https://laincubator.org/laci-welcomes-cohort-2/

LACI, the Transportation Electrification Partnership (TEP), and over 100 businesses, environmental and labor organizations, and companies from 18 states renewed the call for $150 billion investment in a zero emissions future. President Biden’s plan includes every aspect of our TEP $150 billion proposalEV manufacturing, incentives, charging stations, utility upgrades, workforce training, zero emissions transit and innovation from underrepresented foundersand goes further. We look forward to working with Congress to advance Biden’s American Jobs Plan. Learn more at laci.org/tepstimulus

Honoring Cesar Chavez.

LACI condemns the horrific murders in Atlanta last night. Racial justice and equity are at the core of our organization's values. We stand in solidarity against the growing hate and violence against the AAPI community, and are committed to supporting our AAPI staff, founders & partners. More than 68 percent of reported incidents of anti-Asian harassment and violence in the US have been against AAPI women. Join LACI in supporting the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF) as well as Stop AAPI Hate, Hate Is A Virus, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles.

No matter the obstacles and late nights, women always seem to make it happen. Our founder, Lauren does exactly that, tirelessly blazing new paths in the world o...f sustainable design by bringing better everyday products to environmentally friendly homes. We are proud to partner with @partakefoods for #WomensHistoryMonth, joining 11 other founders in sharing stories of female entrepreneurship. We also collaborated on a fun and free digital magazine you can check out on their feed. (https://partakefoods.com/pages/partake-at-home-with-friends) #PartakewithFriends See more

LACI's new zero-emissions (ZE) delivery zone is a one-square mile area in the commercial core of City of Santa Monica where small businesses, tech and delivery companies are partnering to reduce pollution, noise and congestion and test ZE modes for last-mile delivery. Learn more at laci.org/sm-zedz/

Join LACI on December 15 for a virtual tour of a smart home facility created by NRG Energy and a discussion on scaling demand response in California with panelists Nikhil Bharadwaj (Xeal), Jennifer Chamberlin (CPower Energy Management), Commissioner Andrew McAllister (California Energy Commission), Lillian Mirviss (Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE)), and Sammy Roth (Los Angeles Times). Learn about different load management practices, such as clean backup generation and vehicle-to-home opportunities - and stay for some networking after the event! Register to attend at https://bit.ly/3ly7jMZ

LACI's Women in Cleantech group invites people of all genders to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay and #WomensHistoryMonth with us. This entire month we'll be featuring LACI's female founders and highlighting womxn in history who changed the game.

LACI recently launched its latest cohort of our Market Access program which is designed to scale startups through transformative energy, transportation and circular economy pilots and supportive services. Series A startups in Southern California with less than $25 million raised were invited to apply and we admitted three companies who are now working with our teams to put their innovative tech into practice and into communities around Los Angeles. Startups involved with the ...pilots receive: Grant funding and access to LACI's Impact Fund and Debt Fund; connection to government and corporate stakeholders; project scoping, implementation management, and evaluation advice throughout the 1-2 year-long pilot term with in-depth pilot measurement, analysis, and reporting including quarterly and final reports; and access to Market Transformation pilot partners. This second cohort includes the teams at Circuit and Chewbox which are integrating their tech in our zero-emissions community pilot program that recently launched in Leimert Park. The other company in this cohort is Automotus which is working with our team to set up the first-in-the-nation zero-emissions last-mile delivery zone in downtown Santa Monica. Read more: https://laincubator.org/second-cohort-of-market-access-pro/

Join LACI's Mayte Sanchez & Lauren Harper for Women in Cleantech and Sustainability's virtual happy hour "How the 2020 Election Result Will Affect Cleantech" on November 24, 2020, at 5 pm PT. It's going to be an engaging and dynamic discussion about the 2020 election results, expected policies from the elected administration, and how the cleantech industry can thrive, regardless of any obstacles. All genders are welcome! Register here: https://bit.ly/WCSLACIVHH

Five days left to apply to the LA New Mobility Challenge! We're looking for cutting-edge startups with solutions for transporting goods & people in urban environments. Spread the word! Semi-finalists selected will pitch at CoMotion LA & MIAMI Nov 17-19. https://comotionla.com/la-new-mobility-challenge-2020

Great news - LACI's Incubation Program is back recruiting for its second cohort! If you're a cleantech startup in Southern California with a solution for clean energy, zero emissions transportation, or smart and sustainable cities (circular economy), apply to be part of Cohort 2. As an Incubation Program startup, you'll be joining the ranks of other exciting startups, receiving unparalleled access to funding opportunities and innovative curriculum, and getting plugged in to LACI's expansive cleantech network for phenomenal market access and visibility. This is the piece of the puzzle you've been looking for, so don't miss out! Apply today at bit.ly/IncubationApp

Since 2015, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, in partnership with LACI, has run electric vehicle (EV) pilot projects at LADWP's La Kretz Innovation Campus (LKIC), home to 32 EV chargers and a 178.5 kW solar carport. The project, better known as the "EV Showcase," seeks to monitor the environmental benefits of solar paired with EV charging, financial benefits provided to EV drivers, and public charging usage trends. The groundbreaking EV Showcase project, using LK...IC as a living lab for clean technology, works with LACI portfolio companies such as graduated startup companies MOEV and Freewire to demonstrate the latest technologies for EV adoption. Since its inception, the project provides compelling evidence that public and workplace charging influences EV charging adoption and showcases the benefits of a tied-in solar/battery microgrid system with EV charging benefits. These findings reinforce that the goals set forth by LACIs Transportation Electrification Partnership (TEP) can be reached by deploying clean energy solutions and EV infrastructure. Read more in our latest blog: https://laincubator.org/ev-showcase-pilot-projects-finding/

For the first time ever, you can participate in our biggest event in LACI's history. On Nov. 12 show support for a future with an inclusive green economy & we'll bring an inspiring "Night at the Campus" right to your doorstep! Register now laci.org/virtualnightatthecampus

LACI startup Ampaire recently accomplished the longest flight to date for any commercially relevant aircraft employing electric propulsion, in this case a hybrid-electric propulsion system. "It's incredibly rewarding to see the progress that Ampaire has made since first joining LACI in 2017," said LACI CEO & President Matt Petersen. "LACI's groundbreaking Transportation Electrification Partnership and its roadmap specifically calls out the importance of short-haul aviation ra...pidly transitioning towards electric this decade. Ampaire is a global pioneer, proving that emissions-free short-haul aviation is the next phase of the electrification of transportation." "Ampaire and other pioneers making zero emission, short-haul flying a reality is a key step in helping the aviation sector in its desire to achieve decarbonization," said Justin Erbacci, GM of Los Angeles World Airports. "Los Angeles World Airports has aggressive goals to significantly reduce its carbon footprint and is eager to welcome this technology onto our runways this decade. We look forward to continuing to work with our partners at LACI and the technology innovation from their startups to help Los Angeles be the world leader in transportation electrification." Full story here: https://bit.ly/3oa8bKj

California officials see boon in Biden's climate plan https://www.latimes.com//bidens-climate-agenda-would-be-a-

LACI is proud to announce we've been selected as one of 20 recipients of U.S. Department of Energy's EPIC Prize, which recognizes the most innovative and impactful incubators focused on developing strong regional innovation clusters and energy-related technology and entrepreneurship. https://www.energy.gov//department-energy-announces-energy

Did you hear? LACI startup @sparkcharge.io will be on @sharktankabc tonight! (Swipe ) It was just last year we saw SparkCharge CEO @joshaviv win the 2019 California Climate Cup global competition. We're so proud of the SparkCharge family. Best of luck tonight - we'll be tuning in!

Congratulations to @kdeleon for being sworn in today as our new Councilmember representing #CD14, where LACI is located. We look forward to working with Kevin to advance innovations and solutions that create green jobs, clean our air, and benefit all Angelenos. Kevin has helped make #LosAngeles & #California a leader in #cleantech, #cleanenergy, and #zeroemissions transportation and now he'll bring his vision to the City Council and CD 14. Kevin's bold leadership in cleantech... authoring #SB350 and #SB100 and his historic accomplishments leading the State Senate are some of the reasons why we're excited to announce he'll be this year's LACItizen Award recipient at our annual fundraiser next month. All are invited to join us to support LACI and celebrate Kevin when we present the award on November 12 at LACI's 4th Annual (Virtual) Night at the Campus - tap the link in our bio to register to attend! See more

Congratulations to Kevin de León for being sworn in today as our newest Councilmember. Kevin has helped make L.A. and our state a leader in cleantech, clean energy, and zero emissions transportation. Bringing his vision to the City Council and CD 14, where LACI is located, we look forward to working with Kevin to advance innovations and solutions that create green jobs, clean our air, and benefit all Angelenos. Kevin's bold leadership authoring SB 350 & SB 100 along and his h...istoric accomplishments leading the State Senate are some of the reasons why we're excited to announce he will be this year's LACItizen Award recipient at our annual fundraiser next month. All are invited to join us to support LACI and celebrate Kevin when we present the award on November 12 at LACI's 4th Annual (Virtual) Night at the Campus: https://laincubator.org/virtualnightatthecampus/ See more

Thanks to Los Angeles Department of Water & Power's help in establishing LACI, we've been able to support great startups like SAYA Life and Noria Water create new solutions for the water market. Saya Life developed a system to analyze water consumption in individual units for multifamily properties and commercial buildings, while Noria Water provides solutions for improving water treatment processes, such as the membrane-based filtration and purification of wastewater, ground...water, seawater and industrial water. "I think Los Angeles is definitely a hub of water innovation because we have to be," said LACI CEO Matt Petersen. "We are dependent on water imported from hundreds of miles away to make the life we enjoy here possible," he added. Read all about the water tech companies springing up in the LA region, via Los Angeles Business Journal. https://labusinessjournal.com//water-tech-companies-sprin/

On October 1, LACI hosted its Second Annual LACI Power Day Conference, bringing together the clean energy ecosystem in California and celebrating accomplishments that have resulted from bold policy commitments. The event provided LACI Startups with the opportunity to showcase their technology to stakeholders in the region and broaden their potential customer and partner base. Read the full recap and watch portions of LACI Power Day 2020 in our latest blog post: https://laincubator.org/power-day-2020-celebrating-the-acc/

The LA New Mobility Challenge is back! If you're a cutting-edge startup with solutions for transporting goods and people in urban environments, apply to the Challenge by October 30. Semi-finalists will be invited to pitch their concepts at CoMotion LA & MIAMI November 17-19! https://comotionla.com/la-new-mobility-challenge-2020

Water and Power Community Credit Union (WPCCU) & LACI have partnered to raise funds for essential workers who are in need of personal protective equipment (PPE). Help us reach our goal of producing 30,000 face shields for LA-area hospitals - WPCCU will match $1,000 raised. Donate today at https://bit.ly/34fnFUv

LACI is committed to building an inclusive green economy for Los Angeles, ensuring that all Angelenos have clean air. We help diverse local businesses reduce their environmental impact and advocate for environmental justice; we connect cleantech entrepreneurs with communities to bring zero-emissions transit alternatives into neighborhoods; we are implementing our Zero Emissions Roadmap 2.0 to accelerate the deployment of zero-emissions electric cars, buses and trucks across the LA region to dramatically reduce the transportation sector's greenhouse gas emissions. Join us in this pledge and in our work to make sure every day can be a California Clean Air Day.