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LACI Incubation Program

Climate & Energy · Run by Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) · Los Angeles, CA

Verified Oct 1, 2026Official websiteHow to apply

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Terms model
MixedA blend of the models above. Read the terms notes for the specifics.
Investment
Not publishedPer LACI's Startup Programs page, incubation startups agree to a 1.5% to 3% equity stake in the form of a warrant that can be earned back by achieving impact milestones; no cash investment amount is stated, so investment_amount stays null. Cohort model of on average 15 companies per cohort (Cohort 12 welcomed 13 startups in June 2026), for pre-seed to seed US-based startups with a working prototype (TRL 4+) and a strategy to expand in Southern California. A hybrid curriculum runs during the first six months (the application portal says the first four months are intensive curriculum), then roadmap execution; LACI describes a two-year engagement. Benefits include a weekly one-hour Executive in Residence session, pilot execution support including funding, free hot desk membership, and eligibility to apply to LACI's Impact Fund and Debt Fund (check sizes $50K to $500K). Incubation Cohort 13 applications ran June 1 to July 14, 2026 on the portal; no Cohort 14 window is posted.
Equity taken
1.5% to 3% (warrant; can be earned back through impact milestones)
Program length
104 weeks
Format
Hybrid
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Cohorts per year
Not published
Cohort size
about 15 companies per cohort
Stage focus
early-stage to pilot/commercialization
Sub-vertical
clean energy, zero-emissions transportation, circular economy
Demographic focus
strong focus on underrepresented founders via inclusion programs
Backers
City of Los Angeles, LADWP
Notable alumni
Not published

Terms notes: Per LACI's Startup Programs page, incubation startups agree to a 1.5% to 3% equity stake in the form of a warrant that can be earned back by achieving impact milestones; no cash investment amount is stated, so investment_amount stays null. Cohort model of on average 15 companies per cohort (Cohort 12 welcomed 13 startups in June 2026), for pre-seed to seed US-based startups with a working prototype (TRL 4+) and a strategy to expand in Southern California. A hybrid curriculum runs during the first six months (the application portal says the first four months are intensive curriculum), then roadmap execution; LACI describes a two-year engagement. Benefits include a weekly one-hour Executive in Residence session, pilot execution support including funding, free hot desk membership, and eligibility to apply to LACI's Impact Fund and Debt Fund (check sizes $50K to $500K). Incubation Cohort 13 applications ran June 1 to July 14, 2026 on the portal; no Cohort 14 window is posted.

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Terms in plain English

LACI's Incubation Program is a two-year, cohort-based engagement for cleantech startups in Los Angeles. Startups agree to give LACI a 1.5% to 3% equity stake in the form of a warrant, which they can earn back by achieving impact milestones; LACI does not publish a program fee or a direct investment for the program itself. The first months are a hybrid curriculum of workshops, one-on-one coaching, and roundtables on go-to-market, investor readiness, and pilots, followed by execution against a custom business roadmap, with a weekly session with an Executive in Residence. Startups get a free hot desk at LACI's Los Angeles campus and help executing pilots, including pilot funding, and can apply to the LACI Impact Fund and Debt Fund, which write checks of $50,000 to $500,000.

Who this is actually for

Pre-seed and seed cleantech startups based in the United States with a working prototype (TRL 4 or higher) in clean energy, zero-emissions transportation, or circular economy and sustainable cities, and a strategy to grow in Southern California through pilots, commercialization, and hiring. LACI asks for at least one full-time employee, a novel proprietary technology, and a founder or key executive who can attend the first six months of hybrid programming, and it states an ongoing commitment to an inclusive green economy.

LACI Incubation Program application deadlines

  • Incubation Cohort 14 (window not yet posted; Cohort 13 applications ran Jun 1 to Jul 14, 2026): Timing expected, exact dates not yet confirmed.

    Verified Oct 1, 2026Source

Frequently asked questions

When is the next LACI Incubation Program application deadline?
A specific application window for LACI Incubation Program is not yet published. Timing is expected but not confirmed.
How much does LACI Incubation Program invest?
LACI Incubation Program does not publish an investment amount, so we record it as not published.
How much equity does LACI Incubation Program take?
LACI Incubation Program lists equity of 1.5% to 3% (warrant; can be earned back through impact milestones).
Where is LACI Incubation Program located and is it in person?
LACI Incubation Program is based in Los Angeles, CA and runs a hybrid program.
Is LACI Incubation Program still active?
As of our last check on Oct 1, 2026, LACI Incubation Program is active.

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