Programs
Los Angeles
LA Blue Accelerator
The LA Blue Accelerator supports engineering and science led startups working on solutions (TRL 4-7) across all areas of the blue economy including ocean, fresh water and coastal regions, with an interest in landing in Southern California.
Applications open January 2027.
Jobs created
Teams supported
Raised in dilutive and non-dilutive funds
For LA Blue, we require that you have the intent to build and grow your business here in Los Angeles.
The program concentrates on three key aspects of commercialization: building capability, capacity, and intellectual capital. Some additional topics include: business model, market fit, customer discovery, value proposition, and go-to-market strategy.
During the 10-week program, teams will engage in a 1 and ½ hour curriculum call, a 1 hour 1:1 mentor call with their assigned advisor, and be responsible for working towards specific deliverables. We understand founders are very busy. Expect to spend 3-5 hours a week.
Braid Theory does not provide direct seed funding.
No, our Accelerator and Incubator programs are free of charge.
Los Angeles
Blue Future Incubator
The LA Blue Accelerator supports engineering and science led startups working on solutions (TRL 4-7) across all areas of the blue economy including ocean, fresh water and coastal regions, with an interest in landing in Southern California.
Applications open January 2027.
Jobs created
Teams supported
Raised in dilutive and non-dilutive funds
For LA Blue, we require that you have the intent to build and grow your business here in Los Angeles.
The program concentrates on three key aspects of commercialization: building capability, capacity, and intellectual capital. Some additional topics include: business model, market fit, customer discovery, value proposition, and go-to-market strategy.
During the 10-week program, teams will engage in a 1 and ½ hour curriculum call, a 1 hour 1:1 mentor call with their assigned advisor, and be responsible for working towards specific deliverables. We understand founders are very busy. Expect to spend 3-5 hours a week.
Braid Theory does not provide direct seed funding.
No, our Accelerator and Incubator programs are free of charge.
Los Angeles
LA Blue Accelerator
The LA Blue Accelerator supports engineering and science led startups working on solutions (TRL 4-7) across all areas of the blue economy including ocean, fresh water and coastal regions, with an interest in landing in Southern California.
Applications open January 2027.
Jobs created
Teams supported
Raised in dilutive and non-dilutive funds
For LA Blue, we require that you have the intent to build and grow your business here in Los Angeles.
The program concentrates on three key aspects of commercialization: building capability, capacity, and intellectual capital. Some additional topics include: business model, market fit, customer discovery, value proposition, and go-to-market strategy.
During the 10-week program, teams will engage in a 1 and ½ hour curriculum call, a 1 hour 1:1 mentor call with their assigned advisor, and be responsible for working towards specific deliverables. We understand founders are very busy. Expect to spend 3-5 hours a week.
Braid Theory does not provide direct seed funding.
No, our Accelerator and Incubator programs are free of charge.
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Los Angeles
LA Blue Accelerator
The LA Blue Accelerator supports engineering and science led startups working on solutions (TRL 4-7) across all areas of the blue economy including ocean, fresh water and coastal regions, with an interest in landing in Southern California.
Applications open January 2027.
Jobs created
Teams supported
Raised in dilutive and non-dilutive funds
For LA Blue, we require that you have the intent to build and grow your business here in Los Angeles.
The program concentrates on three key aspects of commercialization: building capability, capacity, and intellectual capital. Some additional topics include: business model, market fit, customer discovery, value proposition, and go-to-market strategy.
During the 10-week program, teams will engage in a 1 and ½ hour curriculum call, a 1 hour 1:1 mentor call with their assigned advisor, and be responsible for working towards specific deliverables. We understand founders are very busy. Expect to spend 3-5 hours a week.
Braid Theory does not provide direct seed funding.
No, our Accelerator and Incubator programs are free of charge.
Los Angeles
LA Blue Accelerator
The LA Blue Accelerator supports engineering and science led startups working on solutions (TRL 4-7) across all areas of the blue economy including ocean, fresh water and coastal regions, with an interest in landing in Southern California.
Applications open January 2027.
Jobs created
Teams supported
Raised in dilutive and non-dilutive funds
For LA Blue, we require that you have the intent to build and grow your business here in Los Angeles.
The program concentrates on three key aspects of commercialization: building capability, capacity, and intellectual capital. Some additional topics include: business model, market fit, customer discovery, value proposition, and go-to-market strategy.
During the 10-week program, teams will engage in a 1 and ½ hour curriculum call, a 1 hour 1:1 mentor call with their assigned advisor, and be responsible for working towards specific deliverables. We understand founders are very busy. Expect to spend 3-5 hours a week.
Braid Theory does not provide direct seed funding.
No, our Accelerator and Incubator programs are free of charge.
Los Angeles
LA Blue Accelerator
The LA Blue Accelerator supports engineering and science led startups working on solutions (TRL 4-7) across all areas of the blue economy including ocean, fresh water and coastal regions, with an interest in landing in Southern California.
Applications open January 2027.
Jobs created
Teams supported
Raised in dilutive and non-dilutive funds
For LA Blue, we require that you have the intent to build and grow your business here in Los Angeles.
The program concentrates on three key aspects of commercialization: building capability, capacity, and intellectual capital. Some additional topics include: business model, market fit, customer discovery, value proposition, and go-to-market strategy.
During the 10-week program, teams will engage in a 1 and ½ hour curriculum call, a 1 hour 1:1 mentor call with their assigned advisor, and be responsible for working towards specific deliverables. We understand founders are very busy. Expect to spend 3-5 hours a week.
Braid Theory does not provide direct seed funding.
No, our Accelerator and Incubator programs are free of charge.
Los Angeles
LA Blue Accelerator
The LA Blue Accelerator supports engineering and science led startups working on solutions (TRL 4-7) across all areas of the blue economy including ocean, fresh water and coastal regions, with an interest in landing in Southern California.
Applications open January 2027.
Jobs created
Teams supported
Raised in dilutive and non-dilutive funds
For LA Blue, we require that you have the intent to build and grow your business here in Los Angeles.
The program concentrates on three key aspects of commercialization: building capability, capacity, and intellectual capital. Some additional topics include: business model, market fit, customer discovery, value proposition, and go-to-market strategy.
During the 10-week program, teams will engage in a 1 and ½ hour curriculum call, a 1 hour 1:1 mentor call with their assigned advisor, and be responsible for working towards specific deliverables. We understand founders are very busy. Expect to spend 3-5 hours a week.
Braid Theory does not provide direct seed funding.
No, our Accelerator and Incubator programs are free of charge.
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