2026 Ascend LA Applications are now open.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Annual Revenue: Minimum of $1 - 2 million+ in annual revenue.

(Viable businesses with <$1 million will be given consideration)

Tech companies will be assessed by capacity and capabilities; $1 - 2 million+ in annual revenue threshold may not apply.

Business Type: Ascend is open to for-profit and nonprofit entities with capacity to secure and fulfill contract opportunities.

Business Location: Must be headquartered, operating and or servicing customers in Los Angeles County.

Business Maturity: At least two years in operation.

Industry Focus:

Industries aligned with government, corporate contracting and scalable opportunities

Legacy Industries: Construction, Professional Services, IT

Emerging Tech: AI, Clean Energy, Aerospace, Defense, Quantum, Logistics

Community Focus: 88 Cities in LA County, priority for businesses serving communities located in low- and moderate-income areas and LA wildfire impacted areas in LA County as well as venue cities (LA, Long Beach, Inglewood, Carson, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Arcadia, Pomona, Culver City).

Contract Readiness:

Capacity to compete for and fulfill government contracts.

Certifications to receive contracts from the federal government preferred but not required.

Financial Documentation: Up-to-date financial records, including P&L statements and tax filings.

Commitment:

Willingness to fully engage in the program for a 3 to 4-month period.

Dedication to leveraging resources to expand operations, increase revenue, and create jobs.

Program Timeline

•Next Information Sessions:  February 12th @ TBA

•Application deadline: Rolling Application through June 2026

•Cohort Selection Notifications: TBD

•Program Start Date: Cohort 1: Thursday February 26, 2026

•Session Dates w/ CMG Alliance:

•3/5 (Kickoff), 3/12, 3/19, 3/26

•1:1 CoachingSession Dates w/ CMG Alliance:

•Scheduled between 3/26 through May 31

AI Training April 9-May 28 (Dates TBA)

•Mid-Program Mixer:  Date/Location: TBA

Cohort 2 - Launch Date: TBA (June 2026)

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•Graduation Event: Date/Location: TBA