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Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) is a non-profit organization creating an inclusive green economy for the people of Los Angeles by: unlocking innovation by working with startups to accelerate the commercialization of clean technologies; transforming markets through partnerships with policymakers, innovators, and market leaders in transportation, energy and sustainable cities; and enhancing communities through workforce development, pilots, and other programs. Founded as an economic development initiative by the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP), LACI is recognized as one of the most innovative business incubators in the world by UBI.

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LACI’s Incubation Program Welcomes 12 New Startups to the Forefront of Sustainability

LACI recently welcomed its 6th Incubation Program cohort—12 startup businesses that are transforming the landscape of zero emissions transportation, clean energy and sustainable cities. By …

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LACI’s Incubation Program Awards Two Companies with an EPIC Extraordinary Prize of $40K Each

In October 2021, LACI welcomed eight promising cleantech startups to its first Incubation Cohort Pilots program funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) EPIC …

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Melba, EV Charger, Electric Vehicle Charging Station, Woman, Flex, Muscle

LACI’S NEWLY LAUNCHED SECOND IMPACT FUND MAKES INITIAL INVESTMENTS IN WOMEN-FOUNDED CLEANTECH STARTUPS CHARGERHELP! AND REPURPOSE; ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, MELONY AND ADAM LEWIS, OTHERS ARE INITIAL FUND II LPS

LACI’s First Fund Invested in 17 Early-Stage Cleantech Startups with 29% of Investments in Women Founders and 12% in Black or Brown Founders–In 2022, Less …

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LACI AWARDED U.S. DOE PLANNING GRANT FOR ZERO EMISSIONS GOODS MOVEMENT CORRIDOR & TRUCK CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE NEAR PORTS & I-710; GRANT ADVANCES PROGRESS TOWARD THE TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION PARTNERSHIP’S 2028 TARGETS FOR MEDIUM- AND HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS

Blueprint Will Identify Where EV Charging Network is Needed to Support Battery Electric Trucks to Decarbonize Goods Movement and Reduce Disproportionate Pollution in Frontline Communities …

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Statement By Matt Petersen, President and CEO of Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)

Statement By Matt Petersen, President and CEO of Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI): The Los Angeles CleanTech Incubator thanks Rep. Nanette Barragán for successfully advocating …

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LACI Small Business Founders Holiday Gift Guide 2022

LACI Founders Holiday Gift Guide 2022 Enjoy these unique products and services! Bluedot Get ready to go for a ride! Bluedot is offering $10 off …

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