Bixel Exchange is an incubator and SPECIALTY SBDC (Small Business Development Center) offering free mentorship and advising for entrepreneurs at every stage and any industry, regardless of whether you’re in tech or not in the Los Angeles Region.  Bixel Exchange focuses on leveling the playing field in entrepreneurship and innovation by helping under resourced and under represented entrepreneurs gain access to the financial and social capital needed to succeed.

We accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, since we work with entrepreneurs on an individual and customized basis. Founders drive their progress using our OKR framework. 

Everyone is required to fill out our application and non-disclosure agreement (641 Form). All applicants are required to submit a pitch deck and/or business model canvas. Your pitch deck and/or business model canvas is essential to better understand you, your company, the problem you're solving and your current company stage. 

Due to federal funding, we cannot work with the following startups:

THIS IS A 2 STEP PROCESS:
1. Fill out the application.
2. Sign our non-disclosure agreement (ensure all your information is confidential and private). Click here to fill out: https://lasbdcnet.ecenterdirect.com/?home=98

This 2 step application, allows you to receive FREE advising, mentorship and business support to accelerate your growth as a founder/business owner!

After you've filled out the application and non-disclosure agreement, you'll receive an email from our team for next steps. Final step in the process is an assessment call to better understand if our program and community is a good match for the current stage you are in.

Learn more about our program and experience via our FAQ page HERE.