Larta Institute Launches Larta Impact Fund
Larta Institute Launches Larta Impact Fund March 20, 2026 – 01:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time Los Angeles, CA — Larta Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit accelerating science and technology innovation for a sustainable planet, today announced the launch of the Larta Impact Fund, a new catalytic capital platform designed to plug critical capital gaps and provide growth […]
Reimagining Downtown Santa Monica Forum
Revitalizing Downtown Santa Monica: Ideas from the “Future of Downtown” Panel March 06, 2026 – 01:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time Leaders from across entrepreneurship, finance, real estate, and innovation gathered in Santa Monica this week for the Future of Downtown Santa Monica forum, hosted by California Affordable Lodging Solutions (CALS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, in partnership […]
Consulate of Finland – Panel 2026
From Dialogue to Deployment: Europe and Southern California Build a Durable Aerospace Innovation Bridge March 06, 2026 – 01:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time On February 23rd, Rohit Shukla, CEO of Larta Institute, moderated a strategic panel at the residence of Finland’s Consul General, Minna Laajava, in Los Angeles. The gathering convened leaders from Europe and […]
USC Venture & Innovation Summit February 2026
Engineering a Durable Innovation Economy in Los Angeles February 25, 2026 – 03:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time At the USC Venture & Innovation Summit on February 12, Rohit Shukla, CEO of Larta Institute, led a discussion between prominent leaders across biosciences, aerospace, venture capital, and health innovation to explore the evolution of Los Angeles as […]
Larta Institute announces engagement with Avenida Advisors to advance the Larta Impact Fund
Larta Institute announces engagement with Avenida Advisors February 23, 2026 – 03:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time Los Angeles, CA — 2/23 — Larta Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit accelerating science and technology innovation for a sustainable planet, today announced a new engagement with Avenida Advisors to support the development and launch of the Larta Impact Fund […]
Larta Institute Opens Applications for the 2026 Venture Fellows
Supporting community resilience, adaptation, and environmental innovation for communities across Los Angeles County January 5, 2026 – 09:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time Los Angeles, CA.—Larta Institute, announced today that applications are now open for the 2026 Venture Fellows program, an accelerator designed to help entrepreneurs develop and deploy environment-related solutions that strengthen resilience in communities […]
Larta Institute Opens Call for Applicants to the 2026 Heal.LA Bioscience & Healthcare Accelerator
Program expands mission to advance community-rooted health innovation across Los Angeles County January 5, 2026 – 09:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time Los Angeles, CA.—Larta Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit accelerating science- and technology-driven innovation, announced today that applications are officially open for its 2026 Heal.LA Bioscience & Healthcare Accelerator, a program designed to improve health and […]
Larta Institute Receives Grant from The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation
Funding will expand and enhance Larta’s Community Labs programs, Heal.LA and Venture Fellows Larta Institute (Larta) is honored to receive a two-year grant from The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation to amplify its mission of advancing community-driven innovation. The funding will strengthen Larta’s Community Labs platform—notably, Heal.LA in health and wellness and the Venture Fellows […]
California awards $23.9M to LA Collaborative to accelerate the growth of the region’s life sciences sector
ICYMI: Last Friday, the Governor of California, California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), and California Labor & Workforce Development Agency, announced an award of $23.92M to the LA Collaborative through the Regional Invesment Initiative (RII) of the State’s California Jobs First program to accelerate inclusive growth in the County’s life sciences sector. As highlighted in […]
Larta Institute Announces 2025 Venture Fellows Cohort
May 28, 2025 – 12:00 PM Pacific Time Los Angeles, CA.—Larta Institute, a leading nonprofit advancing sustainable innovation, proudly announces the 2025 cohort of its Venture Fellows program. Now in its third year, the program supports entrepreneurial ventures developing localized, environment-focused solutions to enhance community resilience in Los Angeles and beyond. This year’s Fellows includes […]