Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator

Itselectric provides curbside electric vehicle charging solutions tailored for urban environments, connecting charging posts behind the meter to adjacent buildings. The system expands public charging access, helping overcome infrastructure and environmental justice barriers, encouraging EV adoption, and improving air quality and community health. Property owners can earn passive income by hosting the charging posts.

Blip Energy develops smart battery systems designed to mitigate peak demand on the power grid. Their plug-and-play hardware optimizes energy costs for users while reducing operational expenses for utilities, with no permitting or installation barriers.

Bluedot is a marketplace focused on enhancing electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a software and hardware integrated system through a mobile application. This platform allows charger owners to schedule and share their charging spots, generating income while facilitating EV owners in locating both public and private charging units. The application not only enables users to track real-time availability of charging stations but also supports fleet owners in managing charge schedules, statistics, and maintenance remotely. Additionally, it serves as a universal charging payment and rewards platform for individual and fleet drivers, promoting the adoption of electric vehicles.

XOTO manufactures three-wheeled electric scooters designed for personal mobility. Its patented leaning rear-wheel mechanism and front-wheel drive technology ensure superior control, maneuverability, stability, and safety, even in low traction conditions.

ThermoShade specializes in passive cooling solutions for existing structures. Their primary product is a retrofit panel designed to create shaded outdoor spaces that can be up to 20°F cooler than standard awnings, without relying on electricity or water usage.

Kerb-e is a company that specializes in innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging technology aimed at enhancing accessibility for urban populations. The company has developed a unique on-street charger designed for crowded city centers, facilitating easier and more affordable charging options for residents and visitors alike. By focusing on scalability and environmental sustainability, Kerb-e's solutions aim to make EV charging equitable and widely available, thereby encouraging the transition to electric vehicles in densely populated areas. The company's commitment to creating practical and efficient charging infrastructure supports the broader adoption of electric mobility while minimizing the environmental impact associated with urban transportation.

Popion Mobility focuses on addressing the critical challenges associated with electrifying transportation by developing innovative battery-swapping technology for commercial vehicles and equipment. The company offers standardized universal battery packs designed to provide efficient energy solutions for all-electric heavy-duty vehicles. This technology aims to create a scalable and universally applicable fueling infrastructure, significantly reducing the total cost of operations for fleet companies while enhancing their profitability. By pioneering advancements in battery exchange systems, Popion Mobility is committed to facilitating a transition towards 100% zero-emission commercial transportation.

Dyrt specializes in waste management solutions for commercial entities and governments. It develops web-based dashboards to monitor composting impacts, including CO2e emissions and water conservation. Dyrt also focuses on in-vessel composting systems and food waste management.

This company specializes in innovative trucking solutions, aiming to improve driver experience by facilitating home start-and-end days. They focus on increasing efficiency (50% faster) and promoting electrification of routes while addressing the industry's driver shortage through optimized utilization.

Kit Switch is a construction company that develops modular interior kits for converting underutilized buildings into housing. It supplies prefabricated wall, floor, and ceiling panels with integrated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, along with a design package and a digital design and coordination platform to streamline manufacturing, design, and delivery. Kits are sized to fit through existing structures and can be installed quickly, reducing construction time, cost, and material waste while enabling sustainable, affordable infill housing. The company serves housing developers, architects, and contractors.

Mack Designs, a wind energy cleantech startup, created LeafGen—a micro-renewable device for building integration. Mack Research offers comprehensive services encompassing production, analysis, installation, and maintenance. These services cater to their clients' requirements, ensuring the continuous operation of efficient power generation.

Shred Cycle is a sustainability-focused company that repurposes polyurethane waste from skate wheels and manufacturing byproducts into materials for outdoor and action-sports products. It collects used skate wheels through a paid service, upcycles wheels that can be reused, and recycles those that cannot, turning waste into fillers and components for new goods. The company partners with Bridge-to-Skate to keep usable wheels in the community and operates processes to shred or upcycle discarded wheels into new materials. It offers collection services for used items and provides traceability for recycled inputs to help clients adopt circular materials, reduce landfill contributions, and align product development with circular economy practices. Shred Cycle engages a large online community of sustainability-minded action-sports enthusiasts to share ideas and promote responsible practices, supporting its mission to close the polyurethane waste loop.

BASEstud.io is a woman-led, all-women-owned Public Benefit Corporation that specializes in creating eco-friendly street lights. The company prioritizes climate protection, energy conservation, cost-effectiveness, and community responsiveness in its products. BASEstud.io integrates cutting-edge technology and modular design to produce street lighting solutions that are not only cost-efficient but also climate- and energy-protective, and community-conscious. Their mission is to empower cities to adopt smart and sustainable street lighting solutions, promoting equity and accessibility, and fostering growth, sustainability, and inclusion in all communities.

Portable Solar produces thermoplastics technology to produce PV panel mounting systems that replace traditional racking systems.

Circular Fashion LA extends the life of garments through circular wardrobe and zero-waste home services. They offer repair, refitting, redyeing, and redesigning clothing services, allowing customers to cherish their existing clothes for longer periods.

Joule is a green energy company that harnesses the power of green hydroelectric plants to provide electricity. The Joule Factory produces electrical power from the movement of water falling into itself, thus replenishing the resource while in use. It operates similarly to a traditional hydroelectric generation plant, but without the need for an overland dam system that disrupts critical wildlife cycles, causes extensive flooding, and displaces communities, wildlife, and vital agricultural activities that sustain an ecologically fragile system facing significant threats.

Tesserol is a clean energy company that designs and manufactures lightweight fuel-cell modules for commercial drones used in surveillance, agriculture, and delivery. Its fusion modules are eco-friendly and deliver increased endurance, longer operation times, and higher payload capacity, enabling businesses to deploy sustainable, zero-emission drones at an affordable price.

EnHywhere specializes in the design, development, and deployment of hydrogen refueling stations, addressing market gaps in hydrogen supply and fueling solutions. The company offers innovative products, including TinHy stations that produce hydrogen, as well as MinHy and MHycro systems equipped with hydrogen cylinders. These solutions are strategically designed to facilitate the rapid establishment of refueling stations, thus overcoming barriers related to hydrogen fuel availability and supporting mobility decarbonization. With a focus on enhancing technological, product, and service innovation, EnHywhere is committed to reducing the costs associated with green hydrogen fuel. The company has garnered recognition for its initiatives, winning the 2023 Propulse program, and has received financial support from Bpifrance and the Ile-de-France region. EnHywhere operates primarily in France, with a strong presence in the Ile-de-France and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regions, aiming to provide sustainable energy solutions across various applications.

Materiael is a company focused on developing innovative, human-centered technology aimed at reducing human suffering while promoting environmental sustainability. It specializes in creating a reusable half-piece N95 respirator made from coated nylon fabric, which enhances comfort and minimizes environmental waste and CO2 emissions. In addition to its respirator, Materiael offers a mobile application that employs lidar scanning and augmented reality to accurately assess the user's size and ensure a proper fit for the respirator. The company's commitment to expressive technology extends to wearable devices, digital fabrication, hardware design, and personal protective equipment, all designed to empower users to monitor their health and well-being.

Plus Rides designs novel light electric vehicles (LEVs) with enhanced rolling, folding, charging, tracking, and storage features. They present a revolutionary foldable design pending patent, enabling effortless gliding for distances of up to 10 miles. The folding process occurs seamlessly, eliminating any risks of finger-pinch incidents. Recharging is secure and quick, taking just 2 hours through the USB-C port. The incorporation of Beacon technology facilitates precise tracking. The user can easily stow and carry the device using either of the two available handles. This innovation allows users to utilize Plus in conjunction with diverse transportation options like buses, trains, subways, and cars. Such a high degree of connectivity sets Plus apart from shared systems such as Lime or Bird.

Mirai Solar is a solar energy company that develops and deploys technology to convert blocked sunlight into usable electricity. It designs advanced solar systems that integrate energy generation with shading using lightweight, foldable electricity-generating screens, enabling agricultural and building sectors to harvest sun that would otherwise be wasted and to improve energy efficiency sustainably.

Xeal specializes in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for multifamily dwellings and workplaces. It offers comprehensive services, including installation, cloud-based management systems, and a mobile app that enables users to locate, track, and reserve charging points, while allowing property owners to generate passive income and reduce carbon emissions.

Dyrt specializes in waste management solutions for commercial entities and governments. It develops web-based dashboards to monitor composting impacts, including CO2e emissions and water conservation. Dyrt also focuses on in-vessel composting systems and food waste management.

LAMAR offers cutting-edge supply logistics tracking solutions aimed at contributing to a zero emissions planet. At the core of their values lies a passion for supply chain sustainability. Their driving force is to provide an intelligent packaging solution that minimizes the carbon footprint and prioritizes the planet's well-being by reducing toxicity.

ChargerHelp! provides an app-based dispatch and deployment platform that delivers on-demand repairs and maintenance for electric vehicle charging stations through trained local technicians. By coordinating field work at scale, it aims to address downtime across charging networks, improving efficiency, turnaround times, and network availability while reducing operating costs. The platform supports EV charging network operators in meeting service level requirements and winning new contracts as the fleet of charging stations expands. It connects manufacturers, network providers, and charge station resellers with maintenance service providers, enabling workforce realignment and development within the green economy.

Fil₂R offers eco-friendly water filtration solutions designed for residential use. Introducing their initial innovation, Fil₂R has developed the Fil₂R case (patent pending), specially designed to fit BRITA and PUR water pitchers. The filter design incorporates reusable and biodegradable components, giving them a unique advantage over competitors. Consumers can explore the convenience of their bi-monthly subscription service by visiting www.fil2r.com. At present, Fil₂R is in the active prototyping phase for their second product: a plastic-free water pitcher. This promising development is aimed at catering to both B2C and B2B markets, showcasing their continued commitment to offering sustainable solutions.

ONYX POWER is a small business owned by a minority group, that specializes in the creation and production of durable, portable power devices that operate with zero emissions. These devices serve as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional gas and diesel generators.

Founded in 2019, The Hurd Co produces man-made cellulosic fiber pulp from agricultural waste. Its primary product, Agrilose, is used to create lyocell or viscose/rayon, offering a sustainable and tree-free alternative with the same quality and price as traditional tree pulp.

GreenTek Planet is a sustainability-focused company that specializes in producing and selling eco-friendly packaging solutions and restaurant supplies. The company offers a range of plant-based disposable products, including bowls, plates, cutlery, and straws made from biodegradable materials such as cornstarch and sugarcane. By providing sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics, GreenTek Planet aims to help businesses and consumers reduce their reliance on single-use plastics and minimize plastic pollution.

FreeWire Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers, focused on providing innovative charging solutions that enhance the accessibility of EV charging infrastructure. Established in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces several models, including the Mobi Charger v0, v1, and v2, which cater to varying charging needs and capabilities. FreeWire’s flagship product, the Boost Charger, integrates battery technology with power conversion systems, allowing for high-power charging without the need for extensive grid upgrades. This technology enables ultrafast charging at locations that typically lack sufficient electrical infrastructure. FreeWire has successfully deployed its battery-integrated chargers across the United States, serving Fortune 100 companies, commercial clients, fleets, and retail spaces, and has partnered with major organizations to expand its reach. Additionally, the company's systems provide clean and quiet power solutions, effectively replacing or supplementing diesel generators for various remote power applications, thereby supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.

SEED is a social impact and benefit corporation combating food security and impacting climate change with an easy-to use, automatic irrigation system that integrates with a soil carbon sensor. The SEED system is run by a tiny microcontroller and powered by alternative energy sources that rely upon Bluetooth technology and moisture sensors to allow users to monitor and manage their plants from anywhere in the world. Under a cross-subsidy model, for each system sold, support is provided to an urban or smallhold farmer in a developing community.

TBM Designs manufactures innovative window shading systems that automatically adapt to environmental conditions, reducing solar heat gain and enhancing energy efficiency in buildings. Their patented thermo-bimetal technology enables these systems to operate without electrical input or human intervention, lowering air conditioning needs and costs while promoting natural daylighting. Customers can reach out via email, phone, or online applications for inquiries or orders.

ePAVE is a manufacturer of innovative pavement preservation products that focus on environmental sustainability. The company offers a patented polymer-enhanced composite material designed to improve the performance and longevity of asphalt and concrete surfaces. By applying its unique cold-applied formula, ePAVE's products effectively mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the urban heat island effect, leading to lower surface and ambient temperatures. This reflective coating not only diminishes the carbon footprint associated with traditional paving materials but also enhances air quality. Additionally, ePAVE's products are free from petroleum derivatives and hazardous substances, making them a safer choice for the environment. Consequently, users benefit from a longer-lasting pavement solution that significantly lowers maintenance costs compared to traditional methods such as milling and hot-mix asphalt.

Eli is a personal vehicle. They completely reimagined the NEV category and created a zero-emission vehicle intended to make daily short trips easy and fun. Eli, their micro-EV, is a next-generation personal vehicle that allows riders to reconnect with their neighbourhood and cities, reducing congestion, inefficiency, and pollution caused by oversized highway vehicles.

Green Commuter is a pioneering provider of all-electric vanpool services in California, uniquely integrating vanpooling, car sharing, and fleet replacement solutions. The company focuses on enhancing commute options while minimizing environmental impact through its zero-emission fleet. By utilizing advanced technology, Green Commuter facilitates easy access to vanpool and car-sharing services for individuals, as well as fleet replacement solutions for businesses and universities. This innovative approach enables customers to transition to more sustainable commuting practices, contributing to a greener transportation landscape.

Rain Systems develops a water conservation solution for managed landscapes by delivering a proprietary hydrogel-based technology into turf to reduce irrigation needs. The company uses a precision injection machine to apply a cross-linked, EPA-tested, non-toxic, biodegradable polymer directly into the root zone, enhancing soil water retention and decreasing the amount of water required for greens, parks, campuses, golf courses, and other green spaces. The technology is designed for sustainability, with reported irrigation reductions of about 50% and a multi-year lifespan. Based in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, Rain Systems serves communities and organizations seeking to preserve green spaces while lowering water use and maintenance costs.