Grid 110
800 Wilshire Blvd Suite 200, LA, CA 90017
(424) 257-0289
[email protected]
http://www.grid110.org/

• Idea to Prototype – first step towards viability for first-time entrepreneurs and early-stage companies. Complete application online and if selected, an interview will be scheduled
• Residency Program – for startup teams (2-5) who have moved beyond the idea phase and are looking for support with customer acquisition/growth, financial modeling, business plans, hiring and pitching. Complete application online and if selected, an interview will be scheduled

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Access to Cross Campus DTLA for duration of the program with discounted rate extension, direct feedback from leading innovators, entrepreneurs, mentors/advisors, connection with the Grid 110 network, discounted or free attendance to workshops and events

Food Centricity
LA Prep Campus 230 W Ave 26 LA, CA 90031
1 (877) 236-6348
http://foodcentricity.com/

Request an informational call or meeting at http://foodcentricity.com/food-business-strategy

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Food and beverage industry

Helps with ideation, market research, branding, product development/formulation, product testing, small-to-medium batch food process, packaging, and launching, access to Food Centricity’s expertise and network

Founder Institute
https://fi.co/home

Apply online, $50 fee

• Early deadline: 12/10/17. Accepted members: $1,099 for 3.5 month program
• Final deadline: 02/04/18. Accepted members: $1,299 for 3.5 month program
• Written component and Predictive Admissions Assessment

Program duration from 02/19/18 – 05/28/18. Required to complete weekly program assignments

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Intensive curriculum, committed startup mentors, support with investment, part-time friendly, actionable training, global network, postgraduate support

K5 Labs
http://k5ventures.com/k5labs-program/

Apply online via http://k5ventures.com/apply/. Must present a well-defined product/business model, website and prototype, proof of concept through market trial or initial traction, in-house technology development. Applications open and accepted on a rolling basis

Technology-oriented companies, especially those focusing on mobile, social, local, and internet marketplaces

A 3.5 month, high-intensity mentorship driven seed funding program that helps entrepreneurs build the necessary framework to launch their companies. Must be a high-growth tech company with preferences in AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, robotics, fintech, foodtech, digital health, medical devices and biotechnology. Companies that have attended an incubator or accelerator program previously or companies that have already launched. Has to be a US based company, preferably located in Southern California or willing to relocate for duration of the program

Company receives maximum of $25k in pre-seed funding; advisors/mentors help build company’s product, gather market validation, and develop a viable business model; provide a co-working space, mentor office hours, legal services, website design/hosting help, and other professional services

Amplify
1600 Main St. Venice, CA 90291
http://amplify.la/

Submit an investor deck online including info about your team, product, traction, and funding-to-date. In addition to your application, Amplify encourages all applicants to find a mutual connection to refer you to the accelerator program

At least one co-founder must stay in LA for the duration of the program

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Provide $100k-250k in funding, access to high-quality talent and addition capital from investors, free workspace at Venice campus, extensive hands-on mentorship, free or highly discounted services including hosting, legal, banking and more

For more information, call (310) 277-0918

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Digital agency and technology accelerator

$75,000 worth of services across legal, financial, hosting, and real estate, environment that promotes productivity and creative collaboration, Access to network of experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and leading technologists, offers product development, branding, and social marketing services to select start-up ventures in exchange for equity

Apply online for the 108 Day Launch Bootcamp Program at http://calxelerator.com/application/

Cal‐Xelerator invests up to $100,000 into four startups three times a year. Each Launch Bootcamp is an intensive 108 day program where entrepreneurs are guided by seasoned Cal‐X mentors who bring to bear their network of investors, partners, service providers, and most importantly, potential customers. The most promising companies that emerge from their 108 Day Launch Bootcamp will be invited into the Cal‐Xelerator Stars business accelerator program

Business accelerator with special focus on cardiovascular and social impact innovation startups

Mentoring in business model, pitch deck, business plan, company videos, websites, social media marketing, software prototype development, patenting strategy, microlicensing, crowdfunding campaign development, movement development, sales and distribution strategies, digital marketing, product development, team building, advisor board development, trade show strategy and implementation, blog development and content. Software and hosting for up to 1 year free of charge, extreme discounts on rental cars, Group Healthcare coverage across the Cal-X family companies, Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA) one year free

Apply by emailing [email protected] or call 424-777-3872

3 month program

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1 on 1 intensive coaching sessions and group sessions to ignite new awareness and creativity and increase self confidence/motivation

Fill out info on your company at https://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/innovation-fund-form

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Cloud-based technology

Expertise to advise growing startups in key business areas including technology, sales, customer support, and marketing; Cornerstone Edge platform allows startups to introduce and integrate offerings with one of the largest SaaS user bases in the world; Innovation Fund companies have direct access to Cornerstone’s broad network of clients, partners, executives, and more
Selectively funds a few companies each year with individual investments ranging from $250k-$1 million in size

Each application will be reviewed by the selection committed and narrowed down to 20-30 finalist teams. R/GA, the Dodgers and its ownership organization will interview the full team where they will be given the opportunity to pitch their products/services via an in-person meeting, video, or conference call. Selected startups will then be notified of acceptance. Apply online via https://www.f6s.com/dodgersacceleratorwithrga/apply

Program runs for about 3 months and teams must be in the US during the program

companies creating new platforms for real-time sharing of game highlights, community-based content creation tools for brand and organizations, and innovative cleaning technology for high-performance sports apparel

Connection to resources of the LA Dodgers, its ownership and partner organizations, and R/GA’s global network to provide startups with access to industry partnerships, distribution channels, and strategic support

Apply online via https://expertdojo.com/application/

12 week accelerator program

Product/hardware, FinTech, MedTech, EduTech, SAS, B2C, Apps, Games, VR, Inventors, Service

Connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors/investors, workshops and networking events, strong startup community in Silicon Beach, investments into startups ranging from $25,000-50,000, world-wide applications with only small periods of time required to be physically in Silicon Beach

Invitation to take part in Fastlane is sent to select teams who show great promise at Edmunds’ annual hackathon, Hackomotive. The Fastlane accelerator program offers those teams an opportunity to take their products to the next level. Apply to participate in the three day competition at http://www.hackomotive.com/

3 month program (June-August) where teams must go through an iterative process of product ideation, validation, and learning through constant interaction with their primary consumers. Culmination of the program is Demo Day where teams present their final product offering to the Fastlane Board and entire Edmunds staff. Edmunds doesn’t seek any equity position of intellectual property rights as a condition for access to the program and benefits

Automotive industry

Access to facilitated strategy and innovation workshops that help companies identify their primary consumers, business models, market segments; mentoring from entrepreneurs and experts in the automotive industry; access to Edmunds’ distribution channels and dealer network for market insights and product testing; access to Edmunds’ award-winning office space and resources in Santa Monica; access to collaborative activities with fellow Fastlane participants

Apply online at http://frenchaccelerator.com/apply/

French companies looking to break into LA market

Helps innovative French startups to enter the US market and scale their development

Market analysis, business planning, operational set-up, sales and marketing execution, valuation and fundraising, expert guidance to funding early-stage companies and companies’ exit strategy

Muckerlab
202 Bicknell Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405
http://www.muckercapital.com/muckerlab/about/

Create a startup profile to apply at https://angel.co/mucker-lab-2017/apply

No set duration or start date, the average company will work with MuckerLab for about 12 months, but have been as short as 3 months or as long as 24 months. Companies only “graduate” when they have achieved mutually agreed upon business, customer, and financing milestones. Companies must be in the Los Angeles office for a majority of the program, but not required to stay after the program ends

Diverse industries from media, entertainment, payments, eCommerce, adtech, social, mobile, local and more

Muckerlab invests between $21k-150k in exchange for a 7% to 12% equity stake; amount and equity stake depend on capital needs and state of business. Strategic and operational value to companies with over hundreds of years of operating experience, bring business development, customer development, advisory, recruiting, and financing opportunities to portfolio companies

Invitations are given to promising companies that emerge from Cal-Xelerator’s 108 Day Launch Bootcamp

5-year program

Regenerative medtech, regenerative economy

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UCLA students and alumni apply online at https://startupucla.com/apply/

Intensive 10-week summer program for tech start-ups, must attend all evening events, participate in Silicon Valley trip and Demo Day at UCLA, stay involved with Startup UCLA and its alumni network after the program ends

Web technology and design

$5k stipend provided to each team, co-working space provided for 7-9 teams; meet top entrepreneurs, investors, and experts in the industry; $5k of Amazon Web Services credits, complimentary legal guidance from Manatt Digital Media, trips to Silicon Valley and Santa Monica, meals provided 2-3 times per week during evening events

Apply online at www.f6s.com/techstarshealthcareaccelerator/apply, must provide video that describes team and business

Program duration September-December, must be in the area during the program

Technology that advances patients or healthcare professionals to better track, manage, and improve health/healthcare delivery

Investment of $120k; access to Cedars-Sinai’s clinical expertise and information infrastructure; mentorship from Cedars-Sinai’s physicians, researchers, healthcare professionals and executives; access to Techstars’ network of 7,000+ entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, corporate partners; dedicated office space in Cedars-Sinai Innovation Space; access to 400+ perks valued at more than $1 million from sponsors, mentor companies, and others across Techstars’ network; Demo Day

Apply online at https://www.coplex.com/build-with-us

Strong founding teams with subject-matter expertise, strong business experience, and sound new startup concepts are great matches for Coplex’s Startup Accelerator. Your team doesn’t need to know how to code. Bring your own financing and keep your equity or apply to be considered for an investment from the Coplex Ventures fund

Working with non-coding, subject matter expert founders to co-create new software companies

Streamline company growth through Coplex Lean Process

Include a link to your company’s executive summary or write a few paragraphs about your venture at http://funkventures.com/contact/. If interested, Funk Ventures will contact you for more information. If you wish to mail a business plan or sample product, please mail to Funk Ventures – 15332 Antioch Street #119 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. Get in touch if you know someone who can make a trusted introduction as well.

Acceleration program geared towards promising pre-VC companies that demonstrate an innovative product or service, but are not quite ready to attract capital from venture capital or institutional investors. Your company must be aligned with Funk Ventures’ mission-driven philosophy to make a significant contribution to people, society, or the environment. Preference for companies in their pre-Series A stage and located in Southern California, within a max 2-hour drive time from Santa Monica. Complete teams aren’t necessary as Funk Ventures often helps create management teams, board and advisors.

Companies that can provide positive impact for people, society or the environment

Provide assistance, hands-on support and set strategic/operational goals for accelerate companies so that they are in a position to receive venture funding as quickly as 6 to 12 months (Funk Ventures is also a venture capital firm)

The International Business Accelerator (near LAX)
9100 S Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 208 Los Angeles, CA 90094
(310) 319-1199 &  www.iba.io

Apply online at http://www.iba.io. Once submitted, someone from the IBA review committee will contact you

Accepts 4-8 young and promising startups per cohort. Must be interested in expanding to international markets. Tech, service and physical product companies should apply from any sector.

Cross-border growth & financing thereof.

Personalized business coaching and customized cross-border market entry plan. Access to network of expert mentors and advisers including legal, finance, tax  and IP including office hours with a Big Four Global Accounting Firm and more.  Overseas matchmaking and equity and non-equity finance advising.

Apply online at https://stubbsalderton.com/preccelerator/application/. Once submitted, someone from Stubbs Alderton & Markiles’ review committee will contact you

Accepts 10 young and promising startups each term

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Free 24/7 co-working space on a rolling basis, including free wireless access and conference rooms for meetings and presentations; access to real-time legal advice and transactional legal services on site under standard $2500 startup fixed-fee arrangement; access to in-house educational workshops; potential introductions to network of investors and other service providers; access to robust Preccelerator Perks Portfolio with other $250,000 worth of discounted services and benefits; access to seasoned mentors

Submit interest to a specific event online via http://starburst.aero/#parallax-apply

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Aerospace

Access to seed funding from top business and venture capital firms dedicated to aerospace, defense and security; access to largest aerospace group stakeholders to get your first $1 million contract; access to office space located in cities worldwide; strategy consulting; mentoring from aerospace business experts

Contact The LaunchPad Agency via their website for more information on their programs

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Go-to market strategy, viral advocacy, social/digital media, funnel optimization, creative design, content communications, influencer communities and public relations

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