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SEA619

Accelerate Program

Free accelerator for Black-led, AI-native startups and creator-owned digital brands in Seattle, preparing them for growth, scale, and potential venture backing.

Northwest Innovation Resource Center (NWIRC)

BlueTech/CleanTech Cohort

10-week cohort program for early-stage BlueTech and CleanTech entrepreneurs in northwest Washington to validate ideas and pitch to investors.

Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator

Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator (12-Week Program)

12–18 week non-dilutive accelerator for early-stage cleantech startups in the Pacific Northwest, powered by CleanTech Alliance and VertueLab, offering mentorship, curriculum, customer discovery, and funding connections.

Venture Mechanics

Catapult Accelerator

Long-term (avg. 24-month), highly selective accelerator for venture-scale startups based in Bellevue, guiding founders through funding rounds with a curated team of 10–15 mentors per company.

Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE)

Childcare Business Accelerator

University of Washington – Arthur W. Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship

Dempsey Startup Competition

Annual multi-stage student startup competition open to students across the Cascadia region, with millions in seed funding awarded since 1998.

William Factory Small Business Incubator

Entrepreneurship Fellows Program

Entrepreneurship fellowship at William Factory providing dedicated mentorship, business development resources, and investor pitch preparation for Tacoma startups.

Fledge

Fledge Impact Accelerator

7-8 week intensive accelerator for mission-driven, conscious-company founders worldwide, providing $15,000–$20,000 investment, MBA-level education, and 1-on-1 mentorship.

Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE)

Green Equity Accelerator

Michelle Pruden

Startup Haven

GroundWork Accelerator

3-month pre-seed accelerator using the GroundWork Growth Framework, providing up to $150K investment for 5–7% equity with 100% founder/investor mentors and 3 in-person Seattle visits.