Guiding, Piloting, and Promoting Solutions for a Net Positive Future
We’re speeding adoption of vital solutions in the built environment.
We’re not your typical accelerator. With a focus on piloting projects in real world, trackable implementations, we aim to rapidly drive measurable adoption of net zero solutions, today. We pair our Cohort companies with experts to encourage scalable solutions, promote awareness of their solutions to the right audience, and focus a strong emphasis on placing technology pilots with building partners that support a net positive future.
WE BRIDGE THE GAP between net zero building policy and current technology in use for both commercial and affordable housing sectors.
WE BUILD AWARENESS of viable solutions and market innovations through marketing, media, events and curated networking.
WE GET TECH TO MARKET through onsite pilots with committed green building leaders.
We achieve this by pairing our cohort members with expert advisors, promoting their solutions to high value prospects, and placing pilot projects to help these growing companies better prepare for scaled adoption. All to make net zero carbon, energy, water, and waste a reality for LA, and beyond. Join us and become a net positive part of our net zero future.
Watch the Replay of NZA Demo Day from January 29
Net Zero Accelerator cohort members shined brightly at Greenbuild 2025!
THANK YOU all who joined us for Fast Pitches at Greenbuild, where our latest innovators showcased what boots on ground really looks like: practical, proven solutions that make buildings smarter, healthier, and more valuable.
Ampd
Further
PRM
Atrium
HempCement
Qflow
Wayside
CaptureH2O
Digne
Verdant
BuildSmartr
Verv
“Operators of building types of all kinds across the state have raised their hands to provide pilot sites and their expertise to help us get to net zero with increased focus on resilience, clean construction, and occupant health. Our goal is to work with our advisors to fine tune the technical and business models of these technologies helping to deliver solutions today in a way that they can scale at an accelerated rate going forward.”
— Ben Stapleton, USGBC California
Current Pilot Flight Manual
The 3rd Edition of our Net Zero Accelerator Pilot Flight Manual, released in 2025 and featuring our 2024 cohort alumni, spotlights current pilot opportunities ready for development and implementation.
This 24-page brochure features current pilot project opportunities with recent NZA alumni. It also highlights key aspects of the program, spotlights our alumni companies, links out to case studies and company sites, and of course gives thanks to our community of advisors, sponsors, and other partners. Download the PDF here!
“I’ve guided the success of hundreds of entrepreneurs, and I can say that the caliber and commitment of the people and companies this program engages is truly top shelf. Plus, the focus on real world pilots getting vital solutions right to market makes our work all the more fulfilling. I’m excited to guide and learn from these change makers.”
— Colin Mangham, USGBC California
100+ Alumni Companies
We’ve had an amazing ride since our inaugural cohort in 2019, with over a hundred alumni companies covering every aspect of sustainable innovation for the built environment. Check them out!
