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Grid110

Accelerator Los Angeles, United States Since 2015 grid110.org

InvestmentEquity-freeno equity taken
Credits and perksNone statedMaximum across tiers
Program length—
Companies supported407as of 2026

Overview

Los Angeles nonprofit (501(c)(3)) founded in 2015 that runs free, equity-free programmes for early-stage founders. It focuses on women, founders of color and first-generation entrepreneurs. Tracks include Idea to Launch, Launchpad, Clicks & Mortar, a Community Business Accelerator and the six-week Blackbird Founders Fellowship.

What startups get

Free cohort programmes with mentorship, curriculum and community support. Grid110 takes no equity and charges no fees.

Details

Type
Accelerator
Headquarters
Los Angeles, United States
Format
Cohort-based
Who can apply
Early-stage founders, mainly in Los Angeles
Standard terms
Equity-free
Stages
Pre-seed
Started
2015
Status
Active
Website
grid110.org

Notable alumni

About this data

Compiled from the program’s website, announcements, and press reports as of October 9, 2026. Terms, credits, and eligibility change between cohorts; confirm them with the program before applying. Alumni are examples, not a complete list.

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