Announcing an innovation competition for resilient rebuilding and climate action to welcome the world in 2028.
Up to $100,000 in prizes
Join us July 23rd to pitch live in front of a judging panel along with an audience of investors and corporate partners.
Partners
Pitch Competition Perks and Benefits
In addition to up to $100,000 in prizes, winners will receive invaluable business support.
Support for in-market deployment
Speeding up technical validation Enhancing investment readiness Accelerating market-readiness
Experienced partnership in designing and deploying small-scale pilots
Project design for pitching to investors & customers Engaging core partners Defining metrics and outcomes
Exclusive access to pipeline of rebuild projects from LACI partners
Corporations Academic institutions Community-based organizations Utilities and other public regulators
Preferred consideration for LACI’s flagship two-year incubation program
Starting in fall 2025 focused on resiliency in and rebuilding technologies
Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the LA Resilient Rebuilding Cup, applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria designed to ensure alignment technology focus areas and target stage of business development.
Technology Focus Areas
- Fire detection and response (e.g., optical detection, automated alert systems, AI predictive analytics, real time data and visibility, simulation)
- Community health and wellbeing (e.g., air quality monitoring, soil testing, community building tools, mental health)
- Rebuilding and construction (e.g., pre-built all electric ADUs, engineered wood, fire resistant or low carbon building materials)
- Resilience (e.g., mobile solar, battery backup, uninterruptible WiFi access & communication, drone delivery & rescue operations)
- Energy and water resiliency (e.g., distributed energy resources, EV charging, water storage for dousing, electrical shut off technology, remote water supply, renewable energy generation
- Permitting, financial, and insurance tech tools (e.g., tools to accelerate permitting and inspections, help to help homeowners finance construction, assistance to help builders and homeowners ensure homes get insured)
Company Stage
- Commercial prototype ready for pilot deployment (TRL 6 or above)
- Less than $5M in revenue
- Has at least 2 full-time employees
- Significant presence and/or strategic plan for expansion in Southern California, specifically in the Los Angeles region (offices, deployments, partners, projects or customers)
- Must be registered in the United States as a business entity (LLC, S, C or B) upon program start
- Must be available in person in Los Angeles for the pitch competition on July 23, 2025
About the LA Resilient Rebuilding Cup
The Cup will galvanize entrepreneurs and innovators to create solutions to the difficult challenges faced by communities, businesses, and governments, helping LA to rebuild resiliently, reduce vulnerability to future wildfires, and serve as a model to the world.
The final stage of the Cup will take place in Los Angeles on July 10, 2025 in front of a jury as well as an audience of investors and corporate partners. Up to $100,000 will be made. Finalists will have the chance to win cash prizes and access funding for piloting to demonstrate their innovations through piloting technologies and business models in fire-affected communities in the Los Angeles region. Additionally, select Cup participants will be invited to participate in LACI’s Incubation Program, which provides startups with comprehensive support services to bring their products to market.