Campus Grand Opening Celebration October 7 2016 DTLA Arts amp Innovation District T he Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator LACI and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power LADWP invite you to join us on Friday October ID: 647658
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LADWP & La
Kretz Innovation Campus Grand Opening CelebrationOctober 7, 2016 – DTLA Arts & Innovation DistrictSlide2
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he Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) invite you to join us on Friday, October 7th to celebrate the official Grand Opening of the La Kretz Innovation Campus (LKIC).LKIC is
Los Angeles’ new cleantech industry hub – a place where entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists and policymakers can collaborate, promote and support the development of clean technologies and LA’s green economy. A fully renovated
60,000 square foot building located in the dynamic Arts
& Innovation District of Downtown Los Angeles, the Campus comprises 3.2 acres and is owned by the Los Angeles Department of Water and
Power.
The campus is home to LACI, a cleantech incubator founded in 2011 as a cluster-driven economic development initiative supported by the City of Los Angeles, LADWP and Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles. In just over four years LACI has become one of the leading cleantech incubators in the world.The ribbon cutting program will feature remarks from Mayor Eric Garcetti, Members of the LA City Council, LADWP Leadership, philanthropist Morton La Kretz and notable local innovators. Additional celebration elements include company pitches, technology demonstrations and exhibits, networking receptions, art installations, food trucks, and music.
More than a launch.A celebration.
Live Green Wall Reception AreaSlide3
An ecosystem created for companies in the clean technology space,
the La Kretz Innovation Campus was designed with creativity and collaboration in mind. The campus comes complete with resources to accelerate growth by preserving capital and offering scalability. La Kretz Innovation Campus
La Kretz Innovation
Campus features:
3.2 Acre Campus with a 60,000sf Facility30,000sf of Collaborative Workspace & Offices
Advanced Prototyping Center
125 person Amphitheater & Conference SpaceTraining Center with 3 Large Classrooms175 KW Solar Farm & Micro Grid R&D CenterLADWP Energy Efficiency & Emerging Technology CenterLADWP Test Laboratories LADWP Customer Engagement CenterSlide4
Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)
empowers entrepreneurs through access to high-impact networks, mentors, and resources, to create innovative solutions toward a sustainable and equitable future. LACI is an independent non-profit organization that helps
accelerate the commercialization of clean technologies by offering flexible office space, CEO coaching, mentoring
, and access to a robust network of experts and capital.
Recognized as one of the most innovative business incubators in the world, LACI identifies local
entrepreneurs across multiple business sectors, guides them to market, creating jobs that advance L.A.’s green economy.
LACI’s 50+ portfolio companies have attracted more than $70 million in invested capital in just over years, generating more than $200 million in long term economic value for the city of Los Angeles. LACI is a result of a public-private partnership, nurtured by the Clean Tech Los Angeles (CTLA) consortium. The CTLA original members included: Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, LADWP, CRA/LA, UCLA, USC, Caltech/JPL, Los Angeles Business Council (LABC), LA Chamber of Commerce and the Central City Association.Where Cleantech Meets CompassionSlide5
Formed:
By the City of Los Angeles and partners in October 2011.
Mission: Build a world-class
local innovation hub and connect it globally.
Operate: Two
local incubators
(DTLA campus and LACI@CSUN),one in NorCal (SVCI) and other satellite campuses under development in Ethiopia and Mexico City.Develop: The Network for Global Innovation (NGIN) which is a global collaboration among 15 innovation focused organizations around the world.Funding Sources: Local, state and federal government grants, industry sponsorships, philanthropic funding, contract services, membership fees and rent from selected company residents. Major Funders
:City of Los AngelesU.S. Department of Energy (DoE)California Energy Commission (CEC)
Corporate sponsors
Philanthropic support
LACI FactsSlide6
Meet the LACI Ecosystem
LACI’s portfolio
companies and nonprofit partners
make up an impressive list of startups and businesses leading the way to a sustainable future.
Come meet the LACI Ecosystem exhibiting at the Innovation Expo showcasing their
technologies and social impact
work. The Innovation Expo will be held in the La
Kretz
parking area under the largest solar canopy in Downtown Los Angeles.
Sponsors
Partners
Tenants
Portfolio Companies
FoundersSlide7
The official Grand Opening of the LKIC
will start with a VIP Breakfast, followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony and then a day of exciting entertainment and programming. The entire campus and an adjoining street will be utilized for the festivities. Attendees will include entrepreneurs, investors, utility executives, government officials, academic researchers, non-profit leaders, artists, vendors and media. The event is open to the public and we are expecting 1,500+ attendees. Invited ribbon cutting ceremony speakers include:
Los Angeles Mayor Eric GarcettiCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown
City Councilman Jose Huizar
Nancy Sutley, LADWP Chief Sustainability OfficerMorton La Kretz,
Philanthropist
The VIP Breakfast will include Mayor Eric Garcetti, City Councilmembers, utility executives, investors, well known entrepreneurs, celebrities, academic leadership, and others. Sponsors of the event will receive tickets to the invite-only VIP Breakfast to network with with 150 other cleantech stakeholders.Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & VIP Breakfast ReceptionLive Green Wall Reception AreaSlide8
Innovation Expo
Immediately after the ribbon cutting ceremony, the Innovation Expo will open to attendees. The Innovation Expo will take place in the main parking lot of the LKIC campus, which is covered by 175KW solar farm. The Innovation Expo will feature LACI Portfolio Companies, cutting-edge clean technology, exhibits by LKIC non-profit partners, and other innovative products and services. This is
a one of a kind opportunity to display your company alongside many of the future leaders
in the cleantech industry.
Company Pitches
A selection of the most promising cleantech companies will have the chance to pitch their technologies and products during 3-minute pitches afternoon presentation.
Companies & exhibitors include: Pick My SolarChai EnergyLADWPCicLAviaClimate ResolveGreen CommuterJobs to Move AmericaAutodeskCSUN
UCLARiver LAAnd many othersSlide9
Celebrate the Intersection of Art + Technology + Community
Food Trucks
Music
Local Flavor Slide10
9am – 10am
VIP Breakfast Reception LADWP Customer Engagement Lab10am – 11am Ribbon Cutting Ceremony LKIC Parking Lot
11am –
4pm Innovation Expo
LKIC Parking Lot
12pm – 2pm Lunch Food Trucks in Parking Lot 1pm – 4pm Open House Tours LKIC Campus 4pm – 7pm LKIC Launch Celebration Street Party
Schedule of Events
Live Green Wall Reception Area
Live Green Wall Reception AreaSlide11
The Grand Opening of the La Kretz Innovation Campus offers sponsors the opportunity to position your company at the heart of the
action, via multiple advertising and branding platforms. The event will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony, VIP Breakfast Reception, Innovation Expo and street party, all centered around the 3.2 acre campus and facility. Sponsors will gain exposure to an audience of 1500+ stakeholders in the Los Angeles regional cleantech ecosystem.Sponsorship fees are tax-deductible donation to
LACI.
All sponsorship packages are fully customizable based on the needs of the company.
Please inquire for more info.
Sponsor Activations: Advertising & Branding Opportunities
Live Green Wall Reception AreaSlide12
Presenting Sponsorship Package
$20,000Presenting Sponsor of the event – “LKIC Grand Opening presented by {COMPANY NAME}”Speaking Role
during afternoon Launch Celebration (5 min)
Category Exclusivity10 VIP Tickets to the event
Prominent Logo placement on event Step-n-Repeat
Banner
Prominent Logo placement on event advertisements, poster, flyer, website Inclusion on all press releases and outreach, including boiler plateSocial media plugs before, during and after the eventUse of Event Logo for promotionsCustom Activation or 10’ x 10’ booth space in prominent locationSponsor’s banners placed throughout the eventAnnouncements by emcee during the eventSlide13
Associate Sponsorship Package $10,000
Listed as Associate Sponsor of the event6 VIP Tickets to the eventAssociate Level Logo placement on event advertisements, poster, flyer, website Inclusion in all
press releases and outreachSocial media plugs before, during and after the event
Use of Event Logo for promotionsCustom
Activation or 10’ x 10’ booth space in high traffic area
Sponsors banners placed throughout the event
Announcements by emcee during the eventThis package may also include a 1 Clean Vehicle Display. Please inquire about a vehicle showcase as part of the Innovation Expo.Slide14
Entrepreneur Sponsorship Package
$5,000Listed as Entrepreneur Sponsor of the Event4 VIP Tickets to the eventEntrepreneur Logo placement on event advertisements, poster, flyer, website and press communications
Use of Event Logo for event promotionSocial media plugs before and after the event
10 X 10 booth space at the event
Expo Booth Space Only
Establish your company as a leader in
cleantech and environmental impact by showcasing your product or service in the Expo. Open from 11 am to 4 pm.EXPO BOOTH SPACE6 x 10 Ft. Booth Space $1,000 Includes 6 Ft. table and 2 chairs10 x 10 Ft. Exhibit Space $2,500 6 Ft. table, 2 chairs, 10X10 exhibition space for displays Slide15
525 S. Hewitt Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013communications@laincubator.orgphone: (213) 375-8980www.laci.org
LADWP & La Kretz Innovation Campus
Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator
Michael Swords
VP Partnerships
mike@laincubator.org(213) 375-8980Juli SchulzSponsorshipsjuli@agentsweco.com(310) 351-1627