DeskCycle Under Desk Bike Pedal Exerciser
This bike has nearly ten thousand five-star reviews on amazon. It works with nearly any desk/chair setup. It is quiet, sturdy and allows up to 40 pounds of resistance. If you are looking for an under-desk bike this is a fantastic option.
Type: Under-Desk Bike
Price: $180 - $200Sunny Health & Fitness Dual Function Under Desk Pedal Exerciser
This under-desk bike is extremely quiet due to the magnetic resistance making it an ideal option if you work in a shared space. It doesn’t slip, has eight levels of resistance, and the option to work legs and arms. It’s about half the price of the DeskCycle bike making it a solid mid-range option for those looking to increase their daily activity.
Type: Under-Desk Bike
Price: $100 - $110Sunny Health & Fitness Sitting Under Desk Elliptical
This under-desk elliptical comes in multiple colors if you really want to underscore that you are a quirky individual, in case an under-desk elliptical isn’t enough. This model is a bit heavy (very sturdy), has eight different resistance levels, and has more than nine thousand 5-star reviews.
Type: Under-Desk Elliptical
Price: $120 - $230
DeskCycle Ellipse Leg Exerciser
This under-desk elliptical is another great option. It is a bit pricey but it’s quiet, well-made and has eight resistance levels. It also syncs with your apple watch or fitbit which is a very large perk for those office-wide “step” challenges. Get ready to win.
Type: Under-Desk Elliptical
Price: $220 - $230Daeyegim Quiet LED Remote Treadmill
If you have a standing desk and are looking to walk and work this is a fantastic option. This walking-only treadmill allows you to walk between 0.5 to 5 mph (or jog unless you have the stride length of an NBA forward). It is very quiet, which is perfect if you want to use it near others or during a meeting. You can’t change the incline or fold it in half but it is great for simply getting in some extra steps during the work day.
Type: Under-Desk Treadmill
Price: $220 - $230Sunny Health & Fitness Foldable Manual Treadmill
This under-desk treadmill isn’t the most premium model but it is affordable and has an impressive array of features. It is a manual treadmill meaning it doesn’t need to be plugged in; it is foldable and offers an incline up to 13%. I personally can’t imagine working and walking up a 13% incline but if that sounds like your cup of tea, then I truly respect the hustle.
Type: Under-Desk Treadmill
Price: $150 - $200
Techstars Los Angeles
Techstars is a global outfit with a chapter in Los Angeles that opened in 2017. It prioritizes local companies but will fund some firms based outside of LA.
Location: Culver City
Type of Funding: Pre-seed, early stage
Focus: Industry Agnostic
Notable Past Companies: StokedPlastic, Zeno Power
Grid110
Grid110 offers no-cost, no-equity programs for entrepreneurs in Los Angeles, including a 12-week Residency accelerator for early-stage startups, an Idea to Launch Bootcamp for pre-launch entrepreneurs, and specialized programs like the PledgeLA Founders Fund and Friends & Family program, all aimed at providing essential skills, resources, and support to help founders develop and grow their businesses.
Location: DTLA
Type of Funding: Seed, early stage
Focus: Industry Agnostic
Notable Past Companies: Casetify, Flavors From Afar
Idealab
Idealab is a renowned startup studio and incubator based in Pasadena, California. Founded in 1996 by entrepreneur Bill Gross, Idealab has a long history of nurturing innovative technology companies, with over 150 startups launched and 45 successful IPOs and acquisitions, including notable successes like Coinbase and Tenor.
Location: Pasadena
Type of Funding: Stage agnostic
Focus: Industry Agnostic, AI/Robotics, Consumer, Clean Energy
Notable Past Companies: Lumin, Coinbase, Tenor
Plug In South LA
Plug In South LA is a tech accelerator program focused on supporting and empowering Black and Latinx entrepreneurs in the Los Angeles area. The 12-week intensive program provides early-stage founders with mentorship, workshops, strategic guidance, potential pilot partnerships, grant funding, and networking opportunities to help them scale their businesses and secure investment.
Location: Los Angeles
Type of Funding: Pre-seed, seed
Focus: Industry Agnostic, Connection to South LA and related communities
Notable Past Companies: ChargerHelp, Peadbo
Cedars-Sinai Accelerator
The Cedars-Sinai Accelerator is a three-month program based in Los Angeles that provides healthcare startups with $100,000 in funding, mentorship from over 300 leading clinicians and executives, and access to Cedars-Sinai's clinical expertise and resources. The program aims to transform healthcare quality, efficiency, and care delivery by helping entrepreneurs bring their innovative technology products to market, offering participants dedicated office space, exposure to a broad network of healthcare entrepreneurs and investors, and the opportunity to pitch their companies at a Demo Day.
Location: West Hollywood
Type of Funding: Seed, early stage, convertible note
Focus: Healthcare, Device, Life Sciences
Notable Past Companies: Regard, Hawthorne Effect
MedTech Innovator
MedTech Innovator is the world's largest accelerator for medical technology companies, based in Los Angeles, offering a four-month program that provides selected startups with unparalleled access to industry leaders, investors, and resources without taking equity. The accelerator culminates in showcase events and competitions where participating companies can win substantial non-dilutive funding, with the program having a strong track record of helping startups secure FDA approvals and significant follow-on funding.
Location: Westwood
Type of Funding: Seed, early stage
Focus: Health Care, Health Diagnostics, Medical Device
Notable Past Companies: Zeto, Genetesis
KidsX
The KidsX Accelerator in Los Angeles is a 10-week program that supports early-stage digital health companies focused on pediatric care, providing mentorship, resources, and access to a network of children's hospitals to help startups validate product-market fit and scale their solutions. The accelerator uses a reverse pitch model, where participating hospitals identify focus areas and work closely with selected startups to develop and pilot digital health solutions that address specific pediatric needs.
Location: East Hollywood
Type of Funding: Pre-seed, seed, early stage
Focus: Pediatric Health Care Innovation
Notable Past Companies: Smileyscope, Zocalo Health
Disney Accelerator
Disney Accelerator is a startup accelerator that provides early-stage companies in the consumer media, entertainment and technology sectors with mentorship, guidance, and investment from Disney executives. The program, now in its 10th year, aims to foster collaborations and partnerships between innovative technology companies and The Walt Disney Company to help them accelerate their growth and bring new experiences to Disney audiences.
Location: Burbank
Type of Funding: Growth stage
Focus: Technology and entertainment
Notable Past Companies: Epic Games, BRIT + CO, CAMP
Techstars Space Accelerator
Techstars Space Accelerator is a startup accelerator program focused on advancing the next generation of space technology companies. The three-month mentorship-driven program brings together founders from across the globe to work on big ideas in aerospace, including rapid launch services, precision-based imaging, operating systems for complex robotics, in-space servicing, and thermal protection.
Location: Los Angeles
Type of Funding: Growth stage
Focus: Aerospace
Notable Past Companies: Pixxel, Morpheus Space