Programs

• Supporter Community Supporter Seattle-based

  

  Washington Technology Industry Association

  washingtontechnology.org ↗

  Washington Technology Industry Association is a nonprofit trade association that connects, supports, and advocates for technology companies, founders, and leaders across Washington state. It provides resources, policy advocacy, events, and programs for startups, established companies, investors, academia, and policymakers to address industry challenges and foster growth. Its mission is to build a collaborative and inclusive technology ecosystem where people from all backgrounds can thrive.

  • Community

• Seattle-based

  

  Foundations

  fndtns.org ↗

  Foundations is a startup community that provides in-person, invite-only networking, workspace, and programming for technical founders and early-stage startups. It offers access to office spaces, mentorship, events, and resources to help founders connect, collaborate, and succeed. Its mission is to bridge the gap between founders' home regions and major startup hubs, fostering a supportive environment for building successful companies.

  • Community

• Seattle-based

  

  Founder Nexus

  foundernexus.com ↗

  A community exclusively for venture-scale founders.

  • Community

• Seattle-based

  

  Founders Live

  founderslive.com ↗

  Founders Live organizes pitch competitions and networking events for early-stage founders, offering opportunities for exposure, resources, and community connection. Its platform enables founders worldwide to present their ideas, receive audience feedback, and access tools to support their entrepreneurial journey. The organization aims to elevate and connect founders globally.

  • Community

• Seattle-based

  

  Maritime Blue

  maritimeblue.org ↗

  Washington Maritime Blue is a nonprofit alliance for ocean and maritime innovation that runs a startup accelerator and a Seattle incubator.

  • Accelerator

• Seattle-based

  

  New Tech Northwest

  newtechnorthwest.com ↗

  New Tech Northwest is a tech career growth community that connects technologists, founders, leaders, and investors through events, coaching, mastermind groups, and networking opportunities. It serves people building or advancing tech careers and companies, including those navigating ADHD, by providing resources, education, and support to foster professional growth and meaningful relationships. Its mission is to help people in the Pacific Northwest technology community learn, connect, and grow together.

  • Community

• Seattle-based

  

  Startup Haven

  startuphaven.com ↗

  Startup Haven is a membership-based network for full-time founders of venture-scale startups and active investors. It offers programs, events, an accelerator, and a fund to support founders in building high-growth companies and to facilitate meaningful connections between founders and investors. Its mission is to provide a supportive community where founders and investors can share experience, advice, and resources.

  • Community

• Seattle-based

  

  Startup425

  startup425.org ↗

  Startup425 is a free accelerator and startup support programme for Eastside founders, backed by the cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Renton and Bothell.

  • Accelerator

• Seattle-based

  

  Technology Alliance

  technology-alliance.com ↗

  Technology Alliance is a nonprofit organization that brings together leaders from technology-based businesses and research institutions to advance education, research, and entrepreneurship. It offers programs, events, data analysis, and policy activities to support high-impact industries, create high-wage jobs, and promote economic prosperity. Its initiatives focus on building inclusive talent pipelines, supporting innovation, and addressing challenges in education and workforce development.

  • Community

• Seattle-based

  

  Venture Black

  venture-black.org ↗

  Venture Black is a nonprofit that helps Black founders and funders build venture-backable companies through founder education, investor training and partnerships.

  • Community

• Seattle-based

  

  Venture Mechanics

  venturemechanics.com ↗

  Venture Mechanics is a Bellevue and Seattle community of founders, investors and mentors, with events, founder workshops, mentoring and the Catapult Accelerator.

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