Our Model
Accelerating climate action with a unique model of innovation
Working across three pillars
Unlocking Innovation, Market Transformation, and Enhancing Communities
We create impact in Los Angeles and beyond
by working with startups to accelerate the commercialization of clean technologies; transforming markets through partnerships with policymakers, innovators, and market leaders in zero-emission transportation, clean energy, and sustainable cities; and enhancing communities through workforce development, pilots, and other programs.
LACI leads by example
Take a look at how our unique three pillar model is accelerating equitable climate action for the people of Los Angeles.
Helping cities adopt innovation
Cities look to LACI for expertise in identifying, vetting, implementing and piloting new sustainable solutions that address local needs. LACI works with partner cities to accelerate climate action in several ways:
Creating innovation “Sandboxes” and Pilot Funds
We help cities shape and issue RFIs for needed climate solutions to identify startup and corporate innovation, select solutions, and fund pilot(s) for startups to deploy in the innovation “sandbox”.
Sharing Learnings, Scaling Solutions, and Convening the Private Sector
We help mayor’s offices and local government via a city-to-city, peer-to-peer network to share learnings, scale the viable business model and policy solutions, as well as convene key private sector leaders and policymakers to unlock market forces of cohort cities.
Scaling Startups with Debt and Venture Funds plus Incubation Services
Once startup solutions are proven, LACI helps scale startups via LACI’s debt and venture funds as well as incubation services access to workforce training.
LACI and LKIC: The front door for cleantech innovation in Greater Los Angeles and beyond
Founded as an economic development initiative by the City of Los Angeles and its Department of Water & Power (LADWP) in 2011.
