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Get ready for #ECO24, LA’s premier festival and ecosystem for sustainable innovation, taking place on December 9 & 10, 2024! ? ECO, hosted by Larta Institute, is a dynamic, multidisciplinary gathering designed to drive action and solutions for a sustainable planet. By bringing together 200+ startups, investors, philanthropists, community organizations, and government agencies, this event fosters collaboration and sparks innovations to tackle climate change and healthcare challenges in under-resourced communities. ? ?? Secure your spot today: https://larta.org/eco/ ? Event Details: ?? December 9, 2024: Venture Fellows Demo Day – Showcasing climate-resilient innovations. Register here: https://lu.ma/whhy313k ?? December 10, 2024: Heal.LA Demo Day – Featuring groundbreaking healthcare solutions. Register here: https://lu.ma/524549nk ? Be part of this exciting 2-day showcase filled with portfolio presentations, discussions, action planning, and networking receptions. Larta Institute’s 2024 Community Labs programs will lead the way with bold solutions to today’s most pressing issues. ? #Innovation #Sustainability #ClimateResilience #Healthcare #LartaInstitute #ECO24 #FutureOfInnovation

Innovating Accessibility with SENSEE: Touch the World, See the Unseen ??? At Larta Institute, we’re proud to feature Sensee, a visionary company creating equitable, healthy, and resilient communities. ???? Through braille-on-demand and educational products, Sensee is empowering visually impaired children with innovative tools that enhance accessibility and foster inclusive learning opportunities. Their mission is clear: to make the world more equitable, one innovation at a time. ???? Led by Victor Insik Seo, Founder & CEO, Sensee is transforming how children connect with education, offering solutions that are as impactful as they are inspiring. Larta Institute is honored to have supported Sensee in advancing these groundbreaking innovations that create lasting societal impact. ?? Dive into how Sensee is shaping the future of accessibility in our latest Impact Report: larta.org/impact ?? Discover their journey: larta.org/alumni/sensee ?? Sign up for updates via our newsletter: larta.org/newsletter #LartaAlumni #AccessibleInnovation #BrailleOnDemand #InclusiveEducation #EquityInAction #ImpactInnovation #ResilientCommunities #SDG4 #SustainableFuture

Registrations are open for #ECO24 on December 9 & 10, 2024! Join us on December 10th for the #HealLA Demo Day, where we’ll showcase innovative solutions addressing critical healthcare challenges in under-resourced communities. ? ECO24 is more than an event—it’s a collaborative festival in Los Angeles, bringing together 150+ startups, investors, philanthropists, community organizations, businesses, and government agencies to drive solutions for today’s pressing environmental and social challenges. ?? Featuring inspiring cohort companies like Communia, Dietitians for a Healthier America, Welfie, Dopamer Regenerative Technologies, Suma, WePair Health, I+D Health Device Solutions Inc., Evolution Health , Empower Hope, Feminora, iPill Dispenser, Kenji Health, Roga, DoctorFlow ?? Learn more and secure your spot: https://larta.org/eco/ ?? Register for HealLA Demo Day: https://lu.ma/524549nk The HealLA program is proudly supported by: California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), U.S. Small Business Administration, Gilead Sciences, The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, BioscienceLA, Cedars-Sinai, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, UCLA Technology Development Group, Biocom California, Accelerate California, CTIP, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, MedTech Color, Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics, California State University, Los Angeles, City of Hope, BioLabs, Rio Hondo College, Alliance for Southern California Innovation, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Keck Graduate Institute, and WuXi Biologics. #Innovation #Healthcare #ClimateResilience #LartaInstitute #ECO2024

Registrations are open for #ECO24 on December 9 & 10, 2024! Join us for the #VentureFellows Demo Day on December 9th, where we’ll showcase groundbreaking innovations tackling climate challenges in under-resourced communities. ?? Be part of this extraordinary opportunity to witness startups making a meaningful impact. ECO24 is more than an event—it's a dynamic festival in Los Angeles bringing together 150+ startups, investors, philanthropists, community organizations, businesses, and government agencies to collaborate on actionable solutions for today’s critical environmental challenges. ?? Featuring innovative cohort companies like AirVitalize Innovations, Algas Organics, BagGet, Gradible,Hago Energetics, Kadeya, SEED - Sustainable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development, Replate, WatQ.AI ?? Learn more and secure your spot: https://larta.org/eco/ ?? Register for Venture Fellows Demo Day: https://lu.ma/whhy313k This Venture Fellows program is proudly supported by: Wells Fargo, LA County, Miami-Dade County, NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles Food Policy Council, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation,Braid Theory, Florida International University, Loyola Marymount University, Mission One Capital, University of Miami, Florida Memorial University, Morpho Strategies LLC, SDG Investors, Include Ventures, Edison International, and SoCalGas. #Innovation #ClimateResilience #LartaInstitute #ECO2024

We are thrilled to share that our #HealLA cohort company, Roga, co-founded by Ami Lebendiker, CEO, and Alison Smith Ph.D., CSO, has launched its first clinical study at the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences! ?? Roga is transforming stress management with their therapeutic wearable, which sends gentle pulses to the brain to signal safety to the nervous system. Discreet, non-invasive, and safe, Roga helps users relax, recover from stress, and retrain their nervous system for a happier, healthier life. Larta Institute proudly supports Roga through the Heal.LA program. ?? Read more about Roga and other revolutionary companies in our latest newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gvuviAEh ?? Sign up for our mailing list to receive updates about events, opportunities, and more: larta.org/newsletter ?? Learn more about Heal.LA: https://lnkd.in/gi94ZB_f ?? Meet the 2024 Heal.LA cohort: https://lnkd.in/gKRdHdzm #Innovation #Healthcare #MentalHealth #WearableTech #LartaInstitute ??

Revolutionizing Sustainability with Living Ink : Writing the Future of Renewables ?? At Larta Institute, we’re proud to highlight Living Ink, a pioneering company reshaping nature preservation and repair. ???? Living Ink is developing commercial inks and pigments from renewable algae, creating sustainable, carbon-negative alternatives to petroleum-based products. By transforming waste into value, their innovations reduce environmental impact and pave the way for a greener future. ???? Under the leadership of Scott Fulbright, PhD, Co-Founder & CEO, and Steve Albers , PhD, Co-Founder & CTO, Living Ink is proving that sustainability and creativity can go hand in hand. Larta Institute is honored to have supported Living Ink in advancing their mission to drive meaningful change through renewable solutions. ?? Explore how Living Ink is turning innovation into impact in our latest Impact Report: larta.org/impact ?? Learn more about their work: https://lnkd.in/g6cqqk2N ?? Sign up for our mailing list: larta.org/newsletter #LartaAlumni #SustainableInnovation #CarbonNegative #RenewableSolutions #ImpactInnovation #NaturePreservation #LivingInk #SDG12 #GreenFuture

Congratulations to our alumni company, C-Motive Technologies Inc., for being featured in the Wall Street Journal! C-Motive Technologies is pioneering electric machines that drive carbon reduction by powering the next generation of e-mobility vehicles and efficient industrial torque motors with unmatched torque, efficiency, and simplicity. Using electrostatic forces—think “static cling”—their motors generate torque with nearly zero energy loss, transforming applications in renewable power generation and industrial efficiency. Larta Institute is proud to have supported C-Motive through the NSF Commercialization Assistance Program, as we work toward Nature Preservation & Repair. ?? Read the feature here: https://lnkd.in/gQmQxTQT ?? Discover more success stories like this in our October Sustainability Innovators Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gvuviAEh ?? Sign up for our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gtcdE6J2

ECO24 is coming up on December 9 & 10 in LA! ?? Join us for a powerful two-day festival where innovators, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, investors, and policymakers come together to build a sustainable future. ?? At last year’s ECO23 Heal Demo Day, transformative conversations unfolded in healthcare innovation. Moderated by Stephanie Hsieh, Chief Strategy Officer at Noblespace, the panel featured leaders such as Monica Jain, MD, FACS, Assistant Professor of Surgery and Surgical Innovation Officer at Cedars-Sinai and Venture Partner at Wavemaker 360; Arati Desai Wagabaza, Founder & CEO of Orcana; and Rashmi Shetgiri, Chief Science Officer at Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Together, they shared pioneering approaches to improve health access and equity, setting the stage for impactful change. ?? Watch the full panel discussion from ECO23 here: https://lnkd.in/gftBFpQe Our Heal Demo Day will return this year on December 10th to spotlight even more life-changing innovations in healthcare. ?? Secure your spot now for the Heal Demo Day: ?? https://lu.ma/524549nk Register for ECO24: https://larta.org/eco/ Seize the opportunity to be part of this significant moment in healthcare innovation. Your participation can help shape solutions that address the unique needs of underserved communities. ______________ The HealLA Bioscience and Healthcare Accelerator is proudly supported by: California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), U.S. Small Business Administration, Gilead Sciences, The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, BioscienceLA, Cedars-Sinai, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, UCLA Technology Development Group, Biocom California, Accelerate California, CTIP, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, MedTech Color, Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics, California State University, Los Angeles, City of Hope, BioLabs, Rio Hondo College, Alliance for Southern California Innovation, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Keck Graduate Institute, and WuXi Biologics. #Innovation #Healthcare #ClimateResilience #LartaInstitute #ECO2024

#ECO24 is less than a month away! Register now ?? Happening on December 9 & 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, this multidisciplinary festival brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, investors, and policymakers, working collaboratively towards sustainable solutions for a better future. ? At last year’s ECO23 in Los Angeles, the Venture Fellows Demo Day sparked engaging discussions on climate resilience and adaptation. Moderated by Rohit Shukla, Founder and CEO of Larta Institute, the panel featured experts like Kelly LoBianco from the Department of Economic Opportunity, Christopher Johnson of Wells Fargo, Ali Frazzini from the LA Chief Sustainability Office, Galen Treuer from Miami-Dade County, Steve Baule of the Mayor's Office of Energy & Sustainability, and Troy Vaughn from the Los Angeles Mission . Together, they shared their innovative approaches to addressing climate challenges in under-resourced communities, setting the stage for continued collaboration and action. ? Our Venture Fellows Demo Day will return this year to spotlight even more game-changing innovations in climate resilience. ? ?? Secure your spot now for the Venture Fellows Demo Day on December 9: ?? https://lu.ma/whhy313k Register for ECO24: lara.org/eco ? Watch the full panel discussion from ECO23 here: https://lnkd.in/gftBFpQe ? Seize the opportunity to be part of this pivotal moment in driving real, lasting change for our planet's future. Your participation can help shape the conversation and amplify solutions that make a tangible impact. ?_____________ The Venture Fellows program is proudly supported by: Wells Fargo, LA County, Miami-Dade County, NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles Food Policy Council, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, Braid Theory, Florida International University, Loyola Marymount University, Mission One Capital, University of Miami, Florida Memorial University, Morpho Strategies LLC, SDG Investors, Include Ventures, Edison International, and SoCalGas. ? #ECO24 #VentureFellows #Innovation #ClimateResilience #Sustainability #LartaInstitute #GlobalImpact #ECO2024 #ClimateAction

We are thrilled to share this roundup of amazing achievements from our innovative alumni companies! Take a look at their milestones below (and via our new #SustainabilityInnovators monthly newsletter)! ??? ?? Kadeya featured in Oxonian Ventures Impact Report ?? Symbrosia featured in Forbes spotlighting female entrepreneurship ?? inTandem Health partners with Michigan Medicine and launches innovative One-to-One Community Support Platform ?? RxPost exhibits at 34th Annual Indian Pharmacists Association of California ?? ZeaKal, Inc expands Gro Alliance partnership, strengthens marketing platform ?? Terviva Receives Investment from Chevron Renewable Energy Group to Scale Renewable Pongamia for Biofuel Production ?? Aquaria unveils Hydrostation technology at the 10th annual Fast Company Innovation Festival ?? Living Ink co-founders selected by Vogue Business as 2024 100 Innovators Sustainability Thought Leaders ?? Twelve Raises Over $600 Million to Turn CO2 into Clean Jet Fuel ?? AirVitalize Innovations secures a $105,000 Investment from FBomb Angels ?? Roga launches their first clinical study at the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences Stay up-to-date on our work, the successes of our portfolio companies, and ecosystem opportunities through our newsletter. ?? Read the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gvuviAEh ?? Sign up for our mailing list: https://lnkd.in/gtcdE6J2 #SustainableInnovation #SocialEntrepreneurship #ClimateTech #Healthcare #Biotech