Helping founders find community and connections
10-week business planning cohort specifically for artists, musicians, dancers, writers, makers, and creatives — same rigorous curriculum as the Business Planning Program but with industry-specific coaching and a peer community of fellow creatives.
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Enterprise for Equity
Six-month accelerator for early-stage student-led startups at UW, providing mentorship, milestone-based funding up to $25,000, and connections to Seattle's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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University of Washington – Arthur W. Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship
Free peer-to-peer CEO network and accelerator for manufacturing owners and executives across Washington State, with three in-person meetings annually and online resources to drive growth and competitiveness.
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CAMPS – Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound
12–18 week non-dilutive accelerator for early-stage cleantech startups in the Pacific Northwest, powered by CleanTech Alliance and VertueLab, offering mentorship, curriculum, customer discovery, and funding connections.
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Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator
Free bilingual business fundamentals program for Latina and women-identifying entrepreneurs in rural Washington, combining group learning sessions, site visits to local businesses, networking with volunteer mentors and Latinx business resources, and a graduation pitch and closing dinner — with priority given to entrepreneurs from marginalized communities with limited resources.
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Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE)
Free, confidential government contracting technical assistance for Kitsap and North Mason County businesses, hosted by Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) as a regional WA APEX Accelerator.
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Washington APEX Accelerator – Kitsap Economic Dev Alliance (KEDA)
InBusiness advisors provide training workshops and one-on-one coaching. We help launch new enterprises and support existing businesses with business planning, financial projections, and marketing support among others.
Coaching/Consulting
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Latino Economic Development Center - Washington D.C.
Flexible, multi-format mentorship program connecting CIE clients with volunteer mentors through the Coffee Shop (an exclusive online community for informal peer and mentor connections) and through more structured mentorship integrated into Comadres and accelerator programs — designed around each entrepreneur's unique needs rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
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Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE)
Free, ongoing, individualized business advising from local bilingual CIE Business Advisors embedded in rural Washington communities — open to Start Simple graduates and to existing business owners seeking help overcoming specific growth challenges, with participants setting their own pace and priorities.
Coaching/Consulting
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Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE)
4-week S.O.S. (Start OutStanding) foundational course for aspiring business owners, covering business basics through interactive lectures and activities, leading directly to assignment of a free SBDC advisor.
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Washington SBDC
Free six-session group course building on Start Simple, using Business Model Canvas and lean startup methodology to help participants bring a Minimum Viable Product or Service to market, test assumptions, and validate a business model that generates consistent, repeatable, and predictable revenue — with 1:1 Business Advisor support throughout.
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Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE)
Provides small-group courses and one-on-one advising to help participants learn business fundamentals, assess feasibility, and develop sustainable business models, with special support for women and marginalized entrepreneurs.
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Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE)
Free 6-month cohort accelerator for 20 early-stage WA technology startups, providing curriculum across growth/financing/product tracks, individual mentorship, peer networking, investor introductions, and $10K AWS credits.
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Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA)
AEDP offers a variety of workshops and training programs designed to support and empower small businesses. From marketing and branding to financial management and business planning, our workshops provide practical insights and strategies to help entrepreneurs succeed. Led by industry experts, these interactive sessions offer valuable networking opportunities and equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to navigate the challenges of running a small business. Whether you’re just starting or looking to grow your business, our workshops are tailored to meet your specific needs and fuel your entrepreneurial journey.
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Alexandria Economic Development Partnership