Accelerate the translation of R&D from an early-stage lab idea to a commercial spin-out venture.
Larta Institute has a robust history of assisting university-based spinoffs including early-stage enterprises formed by faculty members and post-docs.
Our commercialization acceleration programs improve ROI on Federal R&D investment (grants) and institutional R&D. As a non-profit, we are committed to collaborating with government, philanthropy, research institutions & university partners to support the solutions that feed, fuel, & heal the world.
Larta’s network includes some of the most forward-thinking startups, investors, businesses, philanthropists, community organizations, and government agencies.
Our innovation platform & ecosystem power our startup programs to accelerate new science & technology—by providing a unique combination of connections, resources, and funding.
Through our programs, the pipeline of early-stage ideas we identify and select receive the nurturing they need, with access to specialized expertise, tools, and guidance, ensuring these concepts evolve from ideas into practical solutions.
Our ecosystem provides innovators with a supportive network that includes government bodies, industry leaders and academic institutions. This network not only offers resources but also valuable connections and partnerships, fostering an environment where innovative solutions can thrive and gain traction.
Funding is the engine of American innovation. Through a strong mix of financial support—including non-dilutive funds, grants, and loans—Larta and its partners help groundbreaking solutions get the backing they need to grow, scale, and drive real progress in energy, technology, and industry.
Using non-dilutive SBIR/STTR grant funding to translate R&D into sustainable enterprises.
Since 2004, Larta has been selected to provide national-scale commercialization assistance & accelerator programs (CAP) for entrepreneurs who are recipients of SBIR/STTR and other grants by U.S. Federal Agencies, including the DOE, NIH, USDA, NOAA, NSF and more.
Our commercialization programs are aligned to the phases of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant awards – to accelerate novel R&D from idea phase to become viable and sustainable enterprises for global impact.
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Browse & apply to join our open programs, including commercialization accelerator & assistance programs for SBIR/STTR government grant awardees, and private startup accelerators supported by our ecosystem of partners.
5,000+
Larta startups
$7+ billion
funding raised by our alumni companies
200
acquisitions of Larta alumni companies
26
IPOs by Larta alumni companies
