Helping founders find community and connections
$695 screening and preparation program for startups applying to the Catapult Accelerator, including structured framework completion and a 2-hour Mini-Conclave with 4–6 mentors.
Aylin Kim
Learn more →Matched savings program for Clark County trades entrepreneurs: save $500 over 6 months to unlock $2,500 in matched funds for tools, equipment, or licensing.
Learn more →Program enabling UW postdoctoral researchers to explore commercialization and entrepreneurship pathways for their research and innovations.
Learn more →Free, confidential government contracting technical assistance for businesses in the Tri-Cities area, provided by the Tri-City Regional Chamber as a WA APEX Accelerator host.
Learn more →Free, confidential one-on-one government contracting technical assistance for Washington businesses, hosted by Thurston EDC as the statewide lead for the WA APEX Accelerator network.
Learn more →Pilot grant program supporting development of early-stage industry ecosystems and innovation clusters in rural and underserved Washington communities.
Learn more →Support program for Black and urban entrepreneurs to expand businesses through capital access, government contracts, and technical assistance.
Learn more →Susan Yirku
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