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We’re thrilled to share the latest successes from our innovative alumni companies! From groundbreaking investments to industry recognitions, these milestones highlight the impact of our community. Check out the inspiring updates below and dive deeper in the March edition of our #SustainabilityInnovators newsletter! ? ? Spotlight Highlights: ?? AirVitalize Innovations Founder Serena Allen joins an AI panel at the SBDC Summit ?? ThermoShade named a finalist for FBomb Angels, set to pitch on the Big Deal Energy mainstage ?? Evolution Health welcomes DISCO to their platform ?? ReBlood Rx recognized as a Top 40 company at the Technology & National Security Conference at Harvard Business School ?? Mercedes-Benz backs Apptronik with a $53M investment to revolutionize manufacturing with humanoid robots ?? Gradible partners with Green Sports Alliance to advance sustainability in the sports industry ?? Acellent contracted to supply SHM systems for the KAI KF-21 aircraft ?? Blue Forest selected for the ImpactAssets 50 2025 as an Emerging Impact Manager ?? Symbrosia CEO Alexia Akbay named Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2025 Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards ?? ZeaKal, Inc CEO Han Chen, CFA delivers a keynote on AgTech Innovation at DialogueNEXT ? ?? Stay connected with us: ?? Read the full newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gQszktRp ?? Subscribe for updates: https://lnkd.in/gtcdE6J2 ? #SustainableInnovation #SocialEntrepreneurship #ClimateTech #Healthcare #Biotech #InnovationLeadership

The March 2025 edition of our #SustainabilityInnovators newsletter is here! This month, we’re spotlighting trailblazing solutions in health, biotech, and sustainability—and sharing resources to support founders and startups in these spaces. Whether you're building a venture, seeking expert insights, or looking for funding, this issue has something for you. ?? What’s Inside? ? Innovations driving progress in healthcare and sustainability ? Expert insights from industry leaders ? Upcoming events to connect with like-minded professionals—including today’s Community Labs Info Session at 1 PM PT! Join us to learn about Larta’s no-cost, no-equity programs supporting founders in bioscience, healthcare, and urban resilience. RSVP here: https://lu.ma/kv7oq5id ? Funding opportunities to help entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life ?? Read the full issue: https://lnkd.in/gQszktRp ?? Stay in the loop—subscribe here: larta.org/newsletter If you're working on solutions in health & wellness, clean energy, or sustainable infrastructure, we’d love to connect. Drop a comment or send us a message! #Sustainability #Healthcare #Biotech #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Startups #LartaInstitute #FundingOpportunities #Networking

?? Deadline Extended! Apply for Venture Fellows by April 10 ?? Are you building an innovation for a cleaner, more resilient Los Angeles? Good news—applications for Larta Institute’s 2025 #VentureFellows Cohort are now open through April 10! The Venture Fellows program supports innovators tackling critical environmental challenges, offering no-cost, no-equity support for solutions in weather-resilient urban infrastructure, clean air, and water conservation & access. Sabrina Williams ??, Founder & CEO of SEED - Sustainable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development, is working to revolutionize soil health. SEED provides sustainable, accessible tools to improve soil conditions, particularly for urban, peri-urban, and underserved growers. By prioritizing soil regeneration, SEED aims to enhance food production, reduce environmental impact, and support climate resilience. "In the next decade, SEED will be home of the primary tool for soil health, in all the relevant markets that impact urban, peri-urban and underserved growers." — Sabrina Williams, Founder & CEO, SEED Program Benefits for Fellows: ?? Apply for up to $25K in pilot funding ?? 1:1 mentorship & expert-led training ?? Regulatory & market entry guidance ?? Networking with investors, partners & ecosystem leaders ?? Apply by April 10: larta.org/venture-fellows #SustainabilityInnovation #EnvironmentalSolutions #CommunityResilience #UrbanInfrastructure #CleanAir #CleanWater #WaterConservation #VentureFellows

?? Deadline Extended! Apply for HealLA by April 10 ?? Are you developing a solution to improve healthcare access and community wellness in Los Angeles? Good news—applications for Larta Institute’s 2025 #HealLA Bioscience & Healthcare Accelerator are now open through April 10! The Heal.LA program supports innovators tackling urgent health challenges, offering no-cost, no-equity support for entrepreneurs addressing mental & cognitive health, female health & wellness, and chronic disease management. Alannah Mack MD MBA , Co-Founder & CEO of DoctorFlow, is leading the way in revolutionizing patient intake processes. DoctorFlow uses conversational AI to make the patient intake process more efficient and less intimidating, reducing stress for patients while ensuring accurate, comprehensive data collection. The platform helps bridge communication gaps between patients and providers, enhancing trust and improving care for diverse patient populations. "DoctorFlow engages patients in natural conversations. We reduce the time and stress associated with filling out traditional patient intake forms, making healthcare more accessible and less intimidating. Ultimately, DoctorFlow will bridge communication gaps, build trust between patients and providers, and contribute to higher quality, personalized care for diverse patient populations." — Alannah Mack, Co-Founder & CEO, DoctorFlow Program Benefits for Fellows: ?? Eligibility (with restrictions) to apply for up to $100K in Innovation Awards ?? 1:1 mentorship & expert-led training ?? Regulatory & market entry guidance ?? Networking with investors, partners & ecosystem leaders ?? Apply by April 10: larta.org/heal-la #HealthInnovation #CommunityWellness #Healthcare #Bioscience #MentalHealth #FemaleHealth #ChronicDisease

Calling all entrepreneurs and innovators in health, wellness, and sustainability! ?? ? Are you working on solutions to improve healthcare or create a more resilient future for urban communities? Join us for an info session to learn about two of Larta’s impactful programs that are currently recruiting founders! ? ?? HealLA Bioscience & Healthcare Accelerator (9-month program) Tackling critical health challenges in: ? Female Health (Maternal & Infant Health) ? Mental & Cognitive Health ? Chronic Diseases Learn more about the HealLA program here: larta.org/heal-la/ ? ??? Venture Fellows Program (9-month immersive experience) Supporting solutions for community resilience in: ? Weather-Resilient Urban Infrastructure ? Clean Air Solutions ? Water Conservation, Access & Treatment Learn more about the Venture Fellows program here: larta.org/venture-fellows/ ? If you’re ready to scale your innovation, gain mentorship, and pilot your solution in Los Angeles, this is for you! ?? ? ?? Date: March 27, 2025 ?? Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT ?? Location: Virtual (on Zoom) ?? Register here: https://lu.ma/kv7oq5id ? Come connect with fellow changemakers and explore collaboration opportunities! ???? #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Healthcare #Sustainability #Startups

?? Deadline Extended! More Time to Apply for the 2025 #HealLA Accelerator ?? Communities across Los Angeles are facing growing health challenges and care gaps. From chronic illness to access barriers, there is an urgent need for effective, scalable innovation in healthcare. That’s why we’ve extended the?Heal.LA?application deadline to April 10, so more changemakers can bring their solutions to life and transform healthcare outcomes in LA County. We support?health and wellness innovations?addressing community-centered needs including but not limited to: ?? Female health, including maternal & infant care ?? Mental & cognitive wellness ?? Chronic disease solutions Don’t see your solution listed? We still want to hear from you and are open to all ideas focused on improving health outcomes for LA residents. Selected Fellows will receive: ? Hands-on support to develop community-based solutions ? The opportunity to apply for Innovation Awards of up to $100K ? 1:1 mentorship, expert-led training & cohort-based learning ? Guidance on regulatory compliance, market entry & funding access ? Networking with investors, partners & industry leaders Note: This opportunity is open to U.S. based applicants who are past the idea stage and eager to validate their innovation with real-world impact. ?? Apply now before the extended deadline! ?? Learn more & apply: https://larta.org/heal-la/ ?? Read our press release: https://lnkd.in/gFWSFVVf ??Want to learn more? Join one of our upcoming info sessions to get your questions answered: ???Thursday, March 27 at 1PM PT: https://lu.ma/kv7oq5id ???Wednesday, April 9 at 10:30AM PT: https://lu.ma/3gwrw8dp A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors and partners for making this possible! #HealLA #HealthInnovation #CommunityWellness #Healthcare #Bioscience

?? Deadline Extended! More Time to Apply for the 2025 #VentureFellows Cohort ?? Extreme weather. Unpredictable environmental disruptions. Our communities need scalable solutions now more than ever. That’s why we’ve extended the application deadline for our 2025 Venture Fellows program to April 10,?giving more innovators the chance to pilot transformative solutions that help communities adapt and thrive. We're looking for solutions that address weather-related and environmental resilience, including but not limited to: ?? Weather-resilient urban infrastructure ?? Clean air solutions ?? Water conservation & access Even if your innovation doesn’t fall neatly into one of our challenge areas, we still want to hear from you! Selected Fellows will receive: ? Hands-on support to develop community-based solutions ? The opportunity to apply for up to $25K in pilot funding ? 1:1 mentorship, expert-led training & cohort-based learning ? Guidance on regulatory compliance, market entry & funding access ? Networking with investors, partners & ecosystem leaders Note: This opportunity is open to U.S. based applicants who are past the idea stage and eager to validate their innovation with real-world impact. ?? Apply now before the extended deadline! ?? Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/gFA2xVft ?? Read our press release: https://lnkd.in/gEKHpbaE ??Want to learn more? Join one of our upcoming info sessions to get your questions answered: ???Thursday, March 27 at 1PM PT: https://lu.ma/kv7oq5id ???Wednesday, April 9 at 10:30AM PT: https://lu.ma/3gwrw8dp We’re grateful for the support of our program sponsors Wells Fargo, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Edison International, and SoCalGas. #VentureFellows #SustainabilityInnovation #EnvironmentalSolutions #CommunityResilience #UrbanInfrastructure #CleanAir #CleanWater #WaterConservation

Thank you to Sari Tojkander, Okko-Pekka Salmimies, and the Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles for hosting Larta Institute at the reception for the Finnish and US Higher Education Institutions. Our team members, Laura Macias, Kacee D. had the opportunity to attend along with our Founder & CEO Rohit Shukla, who presented about Larta's work within the innovation ecosystem. We look forward to learning more about the strides Finland is making in innovation and to our future collaborations.?

Last night, we hosted our very first Community Lab’s Founders Mixer! ? A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, from new faces to alumni and partners. It was truly inspiring to connect with founders and change-makers dedicated to making our communities healthier and more resilient. The energy and meaningful conversations were a testament to the passion and innovation driving this space. We’re excited to continue building this ecosystem and supporting impactful solutions. Stay tuned for more gatherings ahead! ?? Final Reminder: If you haven’t applied to our HealLA or Venture Fellows program, don’t miss out! The deadline is tonight at 11:59 PM PDT. Apply to HealLA: https://larta.org/heal-la/ Apply to Venture Fellows: https://lnkd.in/gFA2xVft #CommunityLabs #LartaFoundersMixer #HealthInnovation #CommunityResilience #Entrepreneurship

?? Applications are NOW OPEN for Larta Institute’s 2025 Heal.LA cohort! The Heal.LA program is a nine-month, immersive experience designed to support healthcare innovators and startups in scaling solutions for female health, mental and cognitive health, chronic disease, and more. With expert mentorship, funding opportunities, and strategic guidance, Heal.LA equips founders to make a lasting impact in the healthcare ecosystem. “Heal.LA is an inspiring program connecting you with expert mentors who walked the same path and to an impressive network of fellow founders.” — Paul Hoffman, Founder & CEO, inTandem Health | Heal.LA Alum Selected Fellows will receive: ?? No-cost support for community-based innovation ?? Opportunity to apply for Innovation Awards of up to $100K ?? 1:1 mentorship, expert-led training, and regulatory guidance ?? Access to a powerful network of investors, partners, and industry leaders ?? Learn more & apply by March 20: https://larta.org/heal-la/ ?? Read our press release: https://lnkd.in/gFWSFVVf Happening Today! ?? Larta’s Founders Mixer Happy Hour Connect with fellow innovators in health, wellness, and sustainability and learn about Heal.LA and Venture Fellows. ?? March 19 | 5-7 PM ?? All Season Brewing Company, LA ?? Register Now: https://lu.ma/omst0ewu #HealLA #HealthcareInnovation #StartupAccelerator #HealthTech #LartaInstitute #CommunityImpact #Bioscience #LartaFoundersMixer #Networking