CoMotion
CoMotion Labs is a multi-industry incubator program at the University of Washington that provides early-stage startups with physical workspace, mentoring, and networking resources across specialized sectors like life sciences, hardware, and technology.
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Facts
- HQ
- Seattle
- Sectors
- University innovation/technology transfer, Incubation, Climate tech
Community
Home for Startups, Entrepreneurs & Innovators
- Workspace
- Online forum
- Events
- Membership program
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Workspaces
- Startup Hall, 1100 NE Campus Pkwy, Seattle, WA 98105
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CoMotion provides PDF fact sheets, multiple logo files, and a downloadable photo gallery of HQ, labs, events, and incubators
A resource page providing downloadable PDF fact sheets, official CoMotion logos in multiple color/print variants, and a web-only photo gallery showing CoMotion HQ, Labs, events, people, and various incubator spaces.
CoMotion: University of Washington founders linked to 143 startups, second to Microsoft’s 161 on Washington Tech Universe Map 2026
The Washington Tech Universe Map 2026 shows 625 Washington companies traced by founder lineage, with the University of Washington linked to 143 startups—second only to Microsoft’s 161—and together with Amazon and Google accounting for over half of the map. The visualization emphasizes founder mobility, collaborations (44% worked at two or more Washington organizations), and UW’s role in launching and supporting innovation through CoMotion.
UW College of Engineering Retrospective Highlights CoMotion-Supported Innovations in Health, Transit, and Materials
The UW College of Engineering highlighted transformative technologies developed by researchers supported by CoMotion, including smartphone health screening tools and the OneBusAway app, with ongoing innovations like Healionics' dialysis grafts. These advances have impacted health care, transportation, computing, and materials.
University of Washington Launches 2026 CoMotion Labs Climate Tech Incubator Supporting Eight Startups Across Critical Climate Sectors
The University of Washington’s CoMotion Labs has launched the 2026 Climate Tech Incubator, a six-month program supporting eight startups focused on scalable climate solutions in sectors vital to Washington State. Based at the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub, the program connects founders with mentors, capital, and partners to accelerate market-ready technologies that enhance climate resilience.
CoMotion Announces Centralized News, Events, Resources, and Newsletter for UW Innovation Community
CoMotion provides news, press releases, blogs, event listings, rental requests, fact sheets and logos, and a newsletter subscription to connect the UW innovation community and highlight spinoffs and supported researchers.
University of Washington and Kobe University Forge Innovation Partnership to Boost Cross-Border Startups in 2023
The University of Washington and Kobe University have formalized a collaboration focused on innovation and startups through a new memorandum of understanding signed in 2023, aiming to support cross-border entrepreneurial activities and strengthen regional innovation ecosystems.
University of Washington CoMotion Spinoffs Launch AI, Biotech, and Mobility Innovations in Early 2025
In the first half of 2025, multiple University of Washington spinoff companies supported by CoMotion licensed UW technology to enter markets with innovations in biotech, AI education tools, and smart parking solutions. These startups benefited from CoMotion’s development programs and grants to advance their technologies from lab research to commercial applications.
CoMotion Labs Launches Climate Tech Incubator with Six Startups at Seattle Climate Innovation Hub Starting July 2024
CoMotion Labs announced the inaugural cohort of its Climate Tech Incubator, selecting six startups focused on various green technologies from over 30 applicants. These startups, moving into the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub in July 2024, will participate in an eight-month program offering mentorship, workspace, and resources aimed at scaling their climate tech solutions by February 2026.
University of Washington Hosts First Husky PitchFest with 27 Teams Pitching Innovative Ideas in One Minute
The first-ever Husky PitchFest at the University of Washington brought together students, researchers, and faculty for one-minute pitches to showcase innovative ideas, with prizes awarded and valuable networking opportunities. The event highlighted diverse projects, including a food redistribution initiative and a personalized food delivery platform.
CoMotion Releases Startup Licensing Handbook to Clarify Husky FAST Start License for UW Startups
The Startup Licensing Handbook is a new, plain-language guide helping researchers understand and navigate the Husky FAST Start license, a simplified, pre-negotiated agreement launched in 2020 for University of Washington startups. It aims to clarify key licensing terms, reduce legal confusion, and support effective negotiation to set startups up for success.
Curinos and UW’s CoMotion Relaunch Fintech Incubator at Startup Hall to Drive Innovation
Curinos and the University of Washington's CoMotion have partnered to relaunch a fintech incubator at Startup Hall, providing mentorship, data licensing, and fintech expertise to support innovation. The incubator focuses on various financial sub-verticals including AI-driven automation, data analytics, and digital banking.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell Launches Climate Innovation Hub to Boost Green Economy and Downtown Revitalization
Mayor Bruce Harrell has launched the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub, a collaborative space in downtown Seattle focused on advancing climate technology and supporting green economy growth. The hub is a partnership among the City of Seattle, University of Washington’s CoMotion Labs, 9Zero, and VertueLab, aiming to foster innovation and contribute to downtown revitalization.
UW Researchers in NSF I-Corps Fall 2024 Cohort Develop AI Model for Carbon Emission Accounting
Researchers and entrepreneurs in the fall 2024 NSF Innovation Corps program, including Forrest Fabian Jesse, are developing AI models like the 'uncircularity' model to calculate carbon emissions and assist in emission reduction using clean energy. The CoMotion I-Corps program supports these innovators in translating their academic research into market-ready solutions.
UW Community News roundup: faculty elected to Washington State Academy of Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Sciences; four proof-of-concept grants awarded
A roundup of recent UW community news highlighting research and honors, including faculty elected to major academies, new grants for interdisciplinary teams, advances in protein design computing, and updates on vaccine trials and medical research.
Panaxium Research Partners with University of Washington for Stroke Therapy IP, Curinos and UW Relaunch Fintech Incubator
The University of Washington and its partners, including Panaxium Research and Curinos, are advancing innovations such as a neurostimulation therapy for stroke recovery and a relaunch of a fintech incubator, as announced in recent press releases.
CoMotion Highlights 10 UW Startups Led by Healthcare and $92,500 Ag Tech Prize Winner
The article highlights various news stories about CoMotion and University of Washington (UW) spinoffs and innovations, including 10 new startups mainly focused on healthcare and an ag tech startup that won a $92,500 prize in the UW Dempsey competition.
