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Fourth Plain Forward

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.

CoMotion at the University of Washington

CoMotion Postdoctoral Entrepreneurship Program

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

Washington State Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program – iCAP

ICAP Launch (Workshops & Technical Assistance)

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

Seattle Startup Accelerator

Investor & Founder Matching Program

AHANA – Multi-Ethnic Business Association

Organization and Business Support (Training & Cohort Programs)

Venture Mechanics

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.

Urban League

Small Business Navigator

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

Life Science Washington Institute

Startup Consulting Program

Aylin Kim

Northwest Innovation Resource Center (NWIRC)

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.

Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises

Washington APEX Accelerator

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