Lauritz David

Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)

Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) is 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. In the past ten years, LACI has helped 340 portfolio companies raise $679 million in funding, $323 million in revenue, and create over 2,565 jobs, and a long term economic impact of $573 million throughout the Los Angeles region. LACI has been recognized as a top 10 global incubator by UBI and one of the Top 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators 2022 by Fast Company. Learn more at laci.org