Seattle Climate Innovation Hub
The Seattle Climate Innovation Hub is a downtown home for climate startups, opened in January 2025 by the City of Seattle, UW CoMotion Labs, 9Zero and VertueLab, and the base of CoMotion's Climate Tech Incubator.
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- 2025
Seattle Spotlight: Ten New Inventions Reflect City’s Ongoing Role as an Incubator for Tech, Sustainability, and Quirky Inventions
Seattle has a long history of unexpected and influential inventions—from Boeing and Microsoft to local oddities like a 7-foot Johnny Jetpack—and continues to foster innovation across tech, sustainability, and grassroots tinkering, with institutions like the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub connecting people and resources.
Jeff Nichols interviews Dawn Lindell: Seattle City Light veteran warns grid reliability hinges on people amid rising electrification and market strain
Jeff Nichols interviews Dawn Lindell, former Seattle City Light CEO, about the future electric grid and emphasizes that workforce, planning, and human decisions matter more than technology alone in managing rising demand and power-market stresses.
UW CoMotion Labs announces data center Climate Tech Incubator supported by Microsoft and E8, launching Feb–May 2027
On September 15, 2026, UW CoMotion Labs, supported by Microsoft and E8 with Elemental Impact as advisor, launched a four-month Climate Tech Incubator focused on data center energy, cooling, water, and materials challenges. The February–May 2027 Seattle program targets pre-seed and seed founders, offering commercialization support, technical mentorship, and investor connections to accelerate deployment.
TIME Ranks Northwestern’s The Garage No. 5 as 1 of 21 University-Linked Incubators on America’s 80 Best List
TIME’s inaugural list of America’s 80 Best Incubators and Accelerators includes 21 programs with university ties—five in the top 10—highlighting resources that connect MBA students to broader campus innovation ecosystems. Northwestern’s The Garage ranks No. 5, has supported 1,500+ startups that raised $1.6 billion and engaged about 2,000 students annually.
Remitly launches Remitly Global Card — Visa debit account with preferred FX, USD/USDC balances, instant P2P and 0% APR line
Remitly launched the Remitly Global Card, a Visa debit card and linked account that lets cross-border customers get paid, spend, save, and send money across countries with direct deposits, fee-free local spending, and global ATM access. The card, issued via Lead Bank with a Stripe wallet and funds held at Fifth Third Bank, includes preferred FX rates, support for USD or USDC balances, instant P2P transfers between Remitly cards, and a US 0% APR open-end line of credit for eligible users.
Seattle Announces At Least $110M from 2023 Housing Levy to Fund Affordable Rental Housing Development
Seattle will make at least $110 million available through a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to build, preserve, and acquire affordable rental housing, prioritizing households earning 0–60% of Area Median Income and projects like permanent supportive and family-sized units.
University of Washington’s CoMotion Announces 10 Startups, Eight Focused on Healthcare; CoMotion Firms Raised $1.8B
University of Washington’s CoMotion announced 10 new startups spun out with UW-licensed IP, eight focused on healthcare (diagnostics, devices, therapeutics) and two on K–12 education or climate; CoMotion-backed companies have raised $1.8 billion in five years and 310 deep-tech firms have been formed over three decades.
Seattle High School Teams Secure First and Third in 2026 TiE Young Entrepreneurs Global Pitch Contest
Seattle-area high school teams won first and third place at the 2026 TiE Young Entrepreneurs Global Pitch Competition, marking the Seattle chapter's third consecutive championship. DuggAI took first place with a $3,000 prize for its AI-driven software development tool, while Hydrobin earned third place and $1,000 for creating reusable packaging from ocean-bound plastic.
GeekWire Week in Review (July 12, 2026): Top Stories Include JumpStart Tax Impact, Helion’s Fusion License, and Amazon’s AI Shakeup
A weekly roundup from GeekWire highlights the most-read tech and startup stories for the week of July 12, 2026, including reports on Seattle’s JumpStart tax, Helion Energy’s regulatory fusion license, Amazon’s internal AI changes, Gabe Newell’s Florida real-estate purchase, and several Seattle startup success stories.
Seattle magazine: Roma Roma launches Roman al taglio pizza on Capitol Hill; Friends of Carmela rebrands Michou; Okonomiyaki Jiban-Ya opens in Northlake
Seattle magazine highlights new and reimagined local eateries: Roma Roma on Capitol Hill is reviving Roman al taglio pizza sold by weight, Friends of Carmela at Pike Place rebrands Michou with Italian-American sandwiches and pasta, and Okonomiyaki Jiban-Ya brings Seattle its first okonomiyaki spot.
Seattle Students Compete in TiE Young Entrepreneurs Finals with AI Startup Winning Spot in Global Contest
Over 100 students from 20 teams competed in the TYE Seattle Chapter Finals pitching startups in AI, healthcare, nutrition, and recycling, with an AI-powered email assistant winning first place. The event featured a panel from Amazon, Microsoft, and OpenAI discussing career navigation in the AI era, and Seattle aims for a third consecutive global title next month.
Microsoft Reports $900M Charge for Retirement Program, Azure Growth Exceeds Forecast Amid Elon Musk's Lawsuit Trial
The most popular GeekWire stories for the week of April 26, 2026, include Microsoft announcing a $900 million charge for its voluntary retirement program, positive earnings with Azure growth surpassing expectations, and a high-profile trial involving Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft. Additionally, a Seattle VC firm participated in a $1.1 billion seed round for a startup founded by DeepMind co-creator David Silver.
Former Microsoft Quantum Lead Jeff Henshaw Joins IonQ; Heptio Co-founder Joe Beda Named CTO of Stacklok
Jeff Henshaw, former Microsoft quantum lead, joined IonQ as senior VP of quantum compute products, while Joe Beda, Heptio co-founder and Kubernetes pioneer, became CTO of AI startup Stacklok. Additionally, Harshit Shah took the CTO role at LiveView Technologies after previous leadership at Amazon and other health tech firms.
2026 GeekWire CEO of the Year Finalists Announced Across Fintech, Climate, Real Estate, and AI
The 2026 GeekWire Awards CEO of the Year finalists include Tony Huang of Possible Finance and others leading innovations in fintech, climate tech, real estate, and AI. The awards event takes place on May 7, with voting open through April 16.
University of Washington’s CoMotion Labs Announces Eight Startups in Second Climate Tech Incubator Cohort
University of Washington’s CoMotion Labs has launched its second Climate Tech Incubator cohort, supporting eight startups focused on diverse sustainability challenges such as EV adoption and sustainable packaging. The six-month program, based at the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub, helps startups develop business plans and partnerships, culminating in a demo day in September.
Seattle Startup Accelerator Foundations Expands to San Francisco with New 5,000-Sq-Ft Location in Q2 2024
Seattle-based startup accelerator Foundations is opening a new 5,000-square-foot location in San Francisco to support founders who split time between the two tech hubs, responding to shifting market dynamics and growing startup momentum in the Bay Area. The expansion aims to bridge Seattle and San Francisco communities without abandoning Seattle, enabling members to access both spaces starting in Q2 2024.
GeekWire Highlights Rad Power Bikes’ New CEO Amid Bankruptcy, Seattle Biotech’s AI Drug Venture, and $5.2M Acquisition Lawsuit in Week of Dec. 28, 2025
GeekWire's most popular stories for the week of Dec. 28, 2025, include leadership changes at Rad Power Bikes amid bankruptcy, Seattle biotech startups innovating in drug discovery, and discussions of AI market risks. Other highlights cover Microsoft's AI strategies in Windows, a Seattle tech lawsuit over a $5.2M acquisition, and forthcoming moon missions in 2026.
HandsRing Health Acquires Seattle’s Joon Care to Expand Digital Youth Mental Health Services
Seattle-based Joon Care, a mental health startup serving youth with evidence-based online therapy, was acquired by New York-based Handspring Health, which also offers virtual mental health services. The acquisition aims to build a leading digital platform for youth and family mental healthcare, though financial terms were not disclosed.
Seattle Startup Govstream.ai Raises $3.6M Seed Round to Accelerate City Permitting with AI
Seattle-based startup Govstream.ai raised $3.6 million in seed funding to enhance city permitting processes using AI, initially deploying their platform with the City of Bellevue. Their AI-driven tool assists city staff by answering questions, checking documents, and accelerating application reviews to support housing development and urban planning.
Seattle Service Providers Launch Service Provider Capital's New Pacific Northwest Fund to Invest in Early-Stage Tech Startups
Seattle service providers Minh Le, Craig Sherman, and David Wickwire are leading a new Pacific Northwest fund for Service Provider Capital, which invests in early-stage tech startups by co-investing alongside venture firms. SPC's unique model pools professionals from startup support sectors to back a broad array of local companies across multiple U.S. regions.
Seattle's Founders' Co-op Raises $50M Sixth Fund to Back Early-Stage Pacific Northwest Tech Startups
Seattle venture firm Founders' Co-op has raised a $50 million sixth fund, focusing on early-stage Pacific Northwest tech startups with initial investments of $1 million to $1.5 million. Founded in 2008, the firm has backed billion-dollar companies like Remitly, Outreach, and Auth0 and aims to invest in about 30 new companies without targeting specific verticals.
Founders’ Co-op announces $50M Fund VI to continue first-check investments in regional technical founders
Founders’ Co-op announced a new $50 million venture fund, Founders’ Co-op VI, managed by the same two partners, focused on early first-check investments in ambitious technical founders within their regional talent network rather than positioning as an AI-specific or larger fund.
GeekWire's Top Stories for Week of Oct. 5, 2025: Nobel Prize Wins, $80M AI2 Fund, Amazon Pharmacy Kiosks, and Seattle Tech Shifts
The most popular GeekWire stories for the week of Oct. 5, 2025, highlight breakthrough biotech research linked to Microsoft co-founders, a young tech prodigy entering politics, tech companies shifting focus from Seattle to Bellevue, Amazon Pharmacy's new medication kiosks, and Seattle scientists winning Nobel Prizes. Additionally, AI2 Incubator secured $80 million in funding to advance AI startups focusing on practical 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.
Seattle Startup Community Foundations Doubles Capitol Hill Space, Plans Bellevue Expansion to Support Growing Members
Seattle startup community Foundations, founded by Aviel Ginzburg, is doubling its Capitol Hill office space and planning an expansion in Bellevue to support its 236 members, including 55 founders-in-residence. The community offers a no-equity, no-fee environment that helps startups grow together, with recent graduates choosing to remain engaged as the program evolves.
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