Larta Institute

Larta Institute is a mission-driven innovation hub and accelerator that specializes in the commercialization of science and technology-based startups. Founded in 1993, the organization provides mentoring, market intelligence, and strategic networking to entrepreneurs in the life sciences, agriculture, and energy sectors. Larta is most notably recognized for managing the Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP) for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), helping hundreds of biotech and medtech companies transition from research to the marketplace. Their programs are designed to bridge the gap between laboratory discovery and commercial application, fostering innovations that impact human health and environmental sustainability. To date, the institute has assisted over 6,000 startups in scaling their technologies and securing follow-on funding.