Helping founders find community and connections
A nonprofit accelerator for Black and underserved founders in climate tech, focused on increasing participation in climate solutions and building sustainable, equitable communities in the Portland Metro area.
An OEN program offering early-stage Oregon and SW Washington tech startups investment-readiness education, mentorship, and the opportunity to receive collective angel investment.
Learn more →A 9-month cohort program by Livelihood NW accelerating diverse-owned businesses through the M3 Model (Management, Money & Markets) with procurement access, capital connections, and national network partnerships.
Learn more →A 9-month cohort program by Livelihood NW helping Portland-area diverse entrepreneurs in Food & Beverage and Consumer Products scale through education, capital access, and national procurement partnerships.
Learn more →The nation's first outdoor industry accelerator, offering a 14-week intensive plus 4 monthly sessions of mentorship, e-commerce coaching, branding, accounting, and legal support to outdoor product startups.
Learn more →A COCC SBDC program providing free training, business advising, and grants ($5K–$300K) to help home-based and center-based child care providers in Central Oregon get licensed and launch or expand their businesses.
Learn more →NAYA's cohort-based accelerator building prosperity in Portland's Native American community through 12 workshops with industry specialists, 1:1 business coaching, and peer support for businesses with positive sales.
Learn more →A 10-week tech accelerator empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs in Oregon and Washington with education, mentorship, and connections to capital and the Pacific Northwest innovation ecosystem.
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