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Attention experienced entrepreneurs! Build your next startup around a University of Washington innovation. Applications are open for CASCADE, a new program from UW CoMotion, that matches experienced entrepreneurs with high technology readiness level UW innovations to accelerate startup creation. We seek applications from exceptional founders to launch startups based on innovations in medical devices, hardware, clean tech, agentic AI, and health tech. DEADLINE NOVEMBER 1, 2026.
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