Accelerate the impact of your startup.

The next tech disruptor company will come from our accelerator program. Designed for Black and LatinX founders who are focused on solving big problems in Healthcare, Fintech, Digital Media, Climate Control and Sustainability Efforts in historically marginalized communities. We are ready to seed your growth.

Founders whose companies expand beyond the listed sectors with a good business idea and sound marketing plan should also apply. Every accepted applicant will build their venture capitalists network, discover new ways to scale their business, and have a partner in growth beyond the program end-date.

Hybrid participation options are available with an opportunity to secure up to 100K in equity investment post accelerator. Make the move to take your business from startup to Fortune500.

Big Mission.
Big Goals. Big team.

Empower

Help empower the growth and success of emerging technology businesses

Network

Plug our communities into a lush network of world-class mentors and advisors

Exposure

Expose our communities of talent and entrepreneurs to rich industry knowledge, top tier experts, and investors

Growth

Plant, water, and nurture the community’s entrepreneurial spirit for minority groups and underrepresented neighborhoods

CHCF Partnership

Deployment of $40K in Grants to Diverse Health Care Tech Founders

Potential Pilot Partnership Program with Health Care Provider

Seed Investment Post Accelerator Program

VC Office Hours / Capital Access Networking Opportunities

Program Outcomes

Investor Ready

Go-To-Market Strategy

Product Development Support

Who is Eligible to apply

Full-time dedicated Black and Latinx founders with the skills and determination to grow

Any field, sector, or industry – and especially anything tech

Startups with proof of product-market fit

Connection to South LA and related communities

Tech Accelerator Program At A Glance

12-Week Program

Small Cohort of
8-10 Early Stage
Founders

Consistent 1:1
Mentorship &
Follow-Ups

High Engagement, Guest Speakers, Workshops, and Business Development

Strategize go-to-market plan​

Does not take equity

Introductions and business development

High-powered network of mentors and advisors

Insider fundraising advice and strategy

Product design & development support and more​

Partners

Graduate Testimonials

“The most valuable resource I gained through it all are the connections. I now feel like I have some key advisers and mentors that I can call on, regardless of what the future holds.”
Micah Jackson, Cohort 1
Founder, Esqapes Immersive Relaxation
"I truly feel that the Plug In South LA team is 100% vested in our success beyond the program and living into the organization's mission and vision of bridging the investment and connection gap to help us build and scale our business."
"Working in an intimate environment and receiving feedback directly from my mentors and peers helped reshape and refine my business realities. This was one of the best experiences I've had as an entrepreneur."
Benjamen Janey, Cohort 1
Spooler Inc.

Previous Mentors

Darnell Brisco

BOND

Patria Cabral

Ria Financial

Qiana Patterson

HopSkipDrive

Abraham Jankans

Launchpad Software

Jessica Salinas

State Zero Ventures

Bren Bushnell

Two Bit Circus

Jawhara Tariq

Moonshots Capital

Cody Peterson

Gunderson Dettmer

Jen Loo

Tala

Kevin Kearney

Elephant

Eyana Carballo

BCG Digital Ventures

Danny Brown

MaC Venture Capital
+ Atom Factory

Joe Fernandez

Joymode

Eric Pakravan

Ten One Ten

Shane Kelly

Wolverine Angels,
Crowdsmart

Eric Jaffe

ChowNow

Reagan Sirengo

SAP

Sonya Joo

Disney

Johnathan Schieber

TechCrunch