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Accelerate Program

Free accelerator for Black-led, AI-native startups and creator-owned digital brands in Seattle, preparing them for growth, scale, and potential venture backing.

Agri-Preneur Program

AI2 Startup Incubator Program

ARC WA – Accelerating Research & Commercialization

Aylin Kim

Art-Preneur Program

Beta Launch & Customer Validation Program

Bilingual Business Accelerator

Yani Cisneros

Biotech Incubation Hub

Biotech incubation hub in downtown Spokane providing wet-lab space, shared equipment, office environments, and mentorship for early-stage life science entrepreneurs and researchers in the Inland Northwest.

Biotech Incubator Program

Nonprofit biotech incubator in downtown Tacoma providing lab space, shared equipment, mentorship, and STEM workforce development to attract and grow biotech companies in Pierce County.

BlueTech/CleanTech Cohort

10-week cohort program for early-stage BlueTech and CleanTech entrepreneurs in northwest Washington to validate ideas and pitch to investors.

Buerk Accelerator (formerly Jones + Foster Accelerator)

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.

Business Academy

Hands-on multi-week course for Clark County entrepreneurs to build operational business systems, manage cash flow, and prepare for loans or grants.

Business Advising & Consulting Program

Business Basics Course

8-week foundational business course covering marketing, sales, financial management, and operations for low-income and underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Business Building Series (Training Classes)

Business Connect Workshops

Monthly workshops and networking events for Clark County entrepreneurs covering practical business skills, competitive analysis, and market positioning.

Business Counseling

We’ll match you with an experienced coach who can help you navigate your specific challenges. (Remember, it’s free.)

Business Education Support & Training (BE$T) Program

Jon King

Business Enterprise Startup Training (BEST)

Self-paced online course teaching business plan creation, accounting setup, licensing, and startup essentials.

Business Foundations Cohort (4-Week Program)

Jennifer English

Business Incubation Program

Business incubation facility in Everett, WA, established by SNBL and SBI Group, supporting startups in AI, advanced manufacturing, climate tech, and healthcare with resources, mentorship, and access to a $40M fund.

Business Individual Development Account (IDA) Program

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.

Business Launch Cohort – 12-Week Business Plan Program

Jennifer English

Business Master Class Series

Workshop series for Black and community entrepreneurs covering practical business topics and growth strategies.

Business Mentoring Program

Free, confidential one-on-one business mentoring from experienced volunteer mentors in the Spokane area, supporting entrepreneurs at all business stages.

Business Mentoring Program

Free, confidential one-on-one business mentoring from experienced volunteer mentors in the Greater Seattle area, available for all stages of business from startup to established companies.

Business Mentoring Program

Free, confidential one-on-one business mentoring from experienced volunteer mentors serving Central Washington entrepreneurs at all business stages.

Business Planning Program (10-Week Training)

Business Training & Mentorship Program

Nafiso Samatar

Business Training & Mentorship Program

Nafiso Samatar

Business Training & Mentorship Program

Nafiso Samatar

Business with Seattle

Free technical assistance helping small, disadvantaged, and BIPOC businesses navigate City of Seattle contracting and government procurement opportunities.

CAMPS Manufacturing Accelerator (Peer-to-Peer CEO Network)

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.

Career Empowerment Academy

Career coaching program providing training, networking, and career planning tools for Black job seekers and entrepreneurs in South Puget Sound.

Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator (12-Week Program)

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.

Catapult Accelerator

Long-term (avg. 24-month), highly selective accelerator for venture-scale startups based in Bellevue, guiding founders through funding rounds with a curated team of 10–15 mentors per company.

CB&I Consulting Services

Direct technical assistance connecting business owners with subject matter experts in e-commerce, accounting, HR, legal, and hospitality.

Chef Partner Food Business Incubator Program

Childcare Business Accelerator

Circular Accelerator (6-Month Cohort Program)

6-month cohort accelerator for circular economy businesses in WA, funded by Ecology, offering multi-day Accelerator Academy, one-on-one consulting, and pitch showcase with $28K–$33K in monetary awards.

CoMotion Labs Climate Tech Incubator

Six-month cohort incubator at Seattle Climate Innovation Hub for clean tech startups tackling climate challenges, with UW resources and expert mentorship.

CoMotion Labs Technology Incubator

Multi-industry tech incubator at UW's Startup Hall supporting early-stage startups in IT, software, AI/ML, fintech, and edtech with affordable workspace and mentorship.

CoMotion Postdoctoral Entrepreneurship Program

Program enabling UW postdoctoral researchers to explore commercialization and entrepreneurship pathways for their research and innovations.

Construction Business Accelerator Program

Yani Cisneros

Dempsey Startup Competition

Annual multi-stage student startup competition open to students across the Cascadia region, with millions in seed funding awarded since 1998.

Digital Transformation Training Workshops

Empréndete Business Center (Technical Assistance & Incubator)

Entrepreneur Academy

Free self-paced online academy with 11 expert-led video courses teaching essential skills for starting and running a business in Washington State.

Entrepreneur Workshops & Training

Free and low-cost entrepreneur workshops and training events for Central Washington businesses covering business planning, operations, finance, marketing, and more.

Entrepreneur Workshops & Training

Free and low-cost entrepreneur workshops and training events in the Spokane area covering business planning, marketing, operations, finance, and startup essentials.

Entrepreneur Workshops & Training

Free and low-cost entrepreneur workshops and training events hosted by SCORE Seattle covering business planning, marketing, finance, legal, fundraising, and industry-specific topics.

Entrepreneurs' Roadmap Series

Workshop series for entrepreneurs and small business owners covering business planning, marketing, pricing, and company culture across Eastside communities.

Entrepreneurs' Roadmap Series

Entrepreneurship Fellows Program

Entrepreneurship fellowship at William Factory providing dedicated mentorship, business development resources, and investor pitch preparation for Tacoma startups.

Entrepreneurship Training Program (16-Week Cohort)

Chris Rhodes

Farm Business Incubator

Bilingual farm incubator providing land, infrastructure, technical assistance, and capital access for independent organic farm businesses in King County.

Farm Business Incubator

Bilingual farm incubator in Skagit County providing land, infrastructure, equipment, and capital for beginning farmers launching independent organic farm businesses.

Farm Business Incubator

Bilingual farm incubator providing certified organic land, infrastructure, technical assistance, and capital for independent farm businesses in King County.

Financial Literacy Training

Self-paced online series covering bookkeeping, recordkeeping, cash flow, creditworthiness, and financial management for small business owners.

Fledge Impact Accelerator

7-8 week intensive accelerator for mission-driven, conscious-company founders worldwide, providing $15,000–$20,000 investment, MBA-level education, and 1-on-1 mentorship.

Food Business Incubation and Shared Kitchen

Food business incubation and shared kitchen program supporting Japanese and immigrant food entrepreneurs in Washington state.

Food Business Incubator

Food business program providing training, permitting support, commissary kitchen access, and a $4,000 completion grant for Clark County food entrepreneurs.

Food Business Incubator (Commercial Kitchen & Food Truck)

Founder Education Program

Founder Workshops Series

Annual series of 40+ workshops for venture-scale founders covering fundability, pitch strategy, team building, investor readiness, and key startup skills.

Fundamentals for Startups (Lecture Series)

Free workshop and lecture series for UW-affiliated innovators covering startup fundamentals including customer development, IP, and financing strategies.

GIX Professional Learning Programs

Professional development programs for managers and executives at GIX Bellevue, covering emerging technologies, data science, and digital transformation.

Government Contracting Technical Assistance & Training

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.

Government Contracting Technical Assistance & Training

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.

Government Contracting Technical Assistance & Training

Free, confidential government contracting technical assistance for Eastern Washington businesses, hosted by Greater Spokane Inc. as a regional WA APEX Accelerator partner.

Government Contracting Technical Assistance & Training

Free, confidential government contracting technical assistance for Southwest Washington businesses, hosted by Clark County's CREDC as a regional WA APEX Accelerator partner.

Government Contracting Technical Assistance & Training

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.

Greater Seattle Export Accelerator (GSEA)

Vern Jenkins

Green Equity Accelerator

Michelle Pruden

Groundswell Business Incubator (Women Entrepreneurs)

Michelle Pruden

GroundWork Accelerator

3-month pre-seed accelerator using the GroundWork Growth Framework, providing up to $150K investment for 5–7% equity with 100% founder/investor mentors and 3 in-person Seattle visits.

GSBA Business Academy (Consulting & Education)

Toraya Miller

GSBA Business Accelerator Program

Toraya Miller

ICAP Launch (Workshops & Technical Assistance)

Pilot grant program supporting development of early-stage industry ecosystems and innovation clusters in rural and underserved Washington communities.

Incubate Program

Free incubator program for Black founders in Seattle's idea-stage or early-build phase, including tech startups, artists, and creators — anchored at The Union, powered by PACE.

Incubation Program (Pike Place Marketplace & Commercial Kitchen)

Retail and food business incubation program giving entrepreneurs access to Pike Place Market storefront and affordable commercial kitchen space.

Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program (ICAP)

State program supporting industry-led innovation clusters in Washington to accelerate economic development, tech transfer, and startup growth.

Innovation Friday Mentorship Program

Walt Nelson

Intro to Business Program

Free monthly introductory webinar on business basics, planning fundamentals, and startup resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Investor & Founder Matching Program

Latino Leadership Program

Year-long leadership development program for Latinos in private, public, and nonprofit organizations to advance management and leadership skills.

Lavin Entrepreneurship Program

Multi-year undergraduate entrepreneurship program at UW combining coursework, experiential learning, and community connections for students from all majors.

Maritime Blue Innovation Accelerator

Joshua Berger

Master of Science in Entrepreneurship

12-month graduate program at UW Foster School that guides students through the full entrepreneurial process of launching a high-impact startup.

Mentorship & Founder Education Programs

Mentorship and founder education programs at Create33, Seattle's innovation resource hub, connecting seed-funded tech entrepreneurs with experienced mentors and educational programming.

Mentorship Program (Coffee Shop & Comadres)

Micro Business Assistance Program (Training & Coaching)

MS in Technology Innovation (MSTI)

15-month interdisciplinary master's program at UW's Global Innovation Exchange in Bellevue, combining hardware/software development, design thinking, and entrepreneurship.

OMWBE Academy

Online training platform helping minority- and women-owned businesses navigate OMWBE certification and maximize contracting opportunities.

One Ocean International Accelerator

One-on-One Business Advising

Free, confidential one-on-one business advising from certified advisors across Washington State's SBDC network, covering all phases of small business development from startup to growth.

One-on-One Business Advising & Training

Free, confidential one-on-one business advising and training from certified SBDC advisors at the Vancouver location, serving SW Washington entrepreneurs at all stages.

One-on-One Business Advising & Training

Free, confidential one-on-one business advising and training from certified SBDC advisors at the Moses Lake location, serving the Columbia Basin region entrepreneurs at all stages.

One-on-One Business Advising & Training

Free, confidential one-on-one business advising and training from certified SBDC advisors at the Spokane location, serving Eastern WA entrepreneurs at all business stages.

One-on-One Business Advising & Training

Free, confidential one-on-one business advising and training from certified SBDC advisors at the Tacoma location, serving Pierce County and South Sound entrepreneurs at all stages.

One-on-One Business Advising & Training

Free, confidential one-on-one business advising and training from certified SBDC advisors at the Ellensburg location, serving Central Washington entrepreneurs at all stages.

One-on-One Business Advising & Training

Free, confidential one-on-one business advising and training from certified SBDC advisors at the Wenatchee location, serving North Central Washington entrepreneurs at all stages.

One-on-One Business Advising & Training

Free, confidential one-on-one business advising and training from certified SBDC advisors at the Bellevue location, serving Eastside King County entrepreneurs at all stages.

One-on-One Business Advising & Training

Free, confidential one-on-one business advising and training from certified SBDC advisors at the Tukwila location, serving South King County entrepreneurs at all business stages.

OneEastside SPARK

Redmond-based small business resiliency program coordinating regional partners to provide free technical assistance, recovery resources, and workshops.

OneEastside SPARK

East King County program coordinating regional partners to provide free technical assistance, workshops, and resiliency resources to small businesses and nonprofits.

OneEastside SPARK

Organization and Business Support (Training & Cohort Programs)

Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture

8-month bilingual (English/Spanish) hands-on course in certified organic farming and farm business management for aspiring farmers in Skagit County.

Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture

8-month bilingual hands-on course in certified organic farming and small farm business management for aspiring farmers in King County.

Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture

8-month bilingual hands-on course in certified organic farming and small farm business management for aspiring farmers in King County.

Pre-Catapult Program

$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.

Quick Startup: HER-Commerce Edition

6-week cohort program for women-owned businesses to build and launch online sales capabilities and e-commerce presence.

Ready Set Raise Accelerator

Multi-week fundraising accelerator for women and non-binary founders, now operating as Graham & Walker, with mostly remote programming, childcare support, no equity taken, and Founder Day events nationwide.

S.O.S. (Start OutStanding) – Entrepreneur Foundations Course

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.

S425 Accelerator

Free 15-week accelerator program for first-time entrepreneurs in Eastside cities, offering Silicon Valley-level training in two tracks: startups and small businesses.

Seattle Maritime Blue Incubator

Small Business Advising (SBDC at OneRedmond)

Free one-on-one confidential business advising through the SBDC for East King County entrepreneurs looking to start, grow, or sell a business.

Small Business Development Program

Free bilingual technical assistance for Latino-owned businesses in Oregon and SW Washington, covering startup, expansion, and business planning.

Small Business Empowerment Academy (SBEA)

Monthly webinar series providing business education, accounting guidance, and technical assistance to Japanese and Japanese-American small business owners.

Small Business EV Launchpad

Cohort-based training program helping small businesses with up to 10 vehicles transition to electric vehicle fleets, with emphasis on BIPOC-owned businesses.

Small Business Incubator (12-Month Program)

Small Business Incubator Program

Tacoma-based incubator for early-stage entrepreneurs offering free workshops, one-on-one counseling, mentor matchmaking, and on-demand video training.

Small Business Navigator

Support program for Black and urban entrepreneurs to expand businesses through capital access, government contracts, and technical assistance.

Small Business Resiliency Network (SBRN) Training & Technical Assistance

Small Business Services (Servicios para Pequeños Negocios)

Free bilingual (English/Spanish) small business services helping Latino entrepreneurs in Redmond access capital, resources, and technical assistance.

Small Business Training & Development Workshops

Susan Yirku

Small Business Training Workshops & Webinars

Free and low-cost workshops and webinars on a wide variety of business topics, available live and on demand statewide through the Washington SBDC network.

Specialized Services (Coaching & Training)

Advanced coaching, training, workshops, and legal clinics for entrepreneurs who have completed Business Basics, including financial management and packaged food courses.

Start Simple Course

Startup Consulting Program

Aylin Kim

Startup Incubator & Accelerator Programs (Workshops & One-on-One Advising)

One-on-one advising and workshops for innovative entrepreneurs in northwest Washington, focusing on idea validation and customized business strategy development.

Startup Success Program (BIPOC Founders Accelerator)

6-month accelerator in partnership with Microsoft for Startups, exclusively for Black, Brown, and Indigenous tech founders in the PNW, providing workshops, coaching, mentorship, and Demo Day with investors.

Tacoma Maritime Blue Incubator

Technical Assistance Program

Free one-on-one technical assistance for minority-owned small businesses in Washington, covering business development, accounting, marketing, and operations.

The Liberty Project

One-year cohort program for established Black-owned Seattle businesses providing consulting, financial support, and market access in partnership with UW and Seattle University.

Thrive! Second-Stage Business Program

Program for second-stage companies generating $1M+ in revenue, providing tools to grow revenues 10–20%, refine business models, and break through profit plateaus.

Washington APEX Accelerator

Free one-on-one technical assistance helping Washington businesses win federal, state, and local government contracts.

WCWB Business Counseling

Free one-on-one business coaching for women entrepreneurs covering business planning, marketing, finance, and operations.

WIN Mentoring Program (Washington Innovation Network)

Aylin Kim

Workshops and Trainings

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.

WTIA Founder Cohort Program

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.

Young Entrepreneur Academy (YEA)

Free self-guided online business curriculum co-designed by young adults for ages 16–30 exploring self-employment and entrepreneurship.