Helping founders find community and connections
A registered apprenticeship program by Oregon Life Sciences connecting individuals from underrepresented communities with bioscience manufacturers for paid on-the-job training leading to nationally recognized credentials.
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Portland
Oregon Life Sciences
An open-access 80,000 sq ft facility at OSU providing incubator space for startup companies — primarily OSU spinouts — with advanced manufacturing labs and co-housed OSU Advantage Accelerator and ONAMI.
Incubator
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Corvallis
Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Institute (ATAMI)
A co-founder model incubator for early-stage tech entrepreneurs in Central Oregon, providing tailored services, equity participation, legal/accounting/comms support, and coworking space from inception through seed round close.
Incubator
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Bend
Bend Entrepreneur Lab
Oregon's largest and longest-standing angel investment conference, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders annually for pitch competitions and networking in Central Oregon.
Community/Networking
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Bend
EDCO – Economic Development for Central Oregon (Bend)
Oregon's largest and longest-standing angel investment conference, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders annually for pitch competitions and networking in Central Oregon.
Community/Networking
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Bend
EDCO – Economic Development for Central Oregon (Bend)
A private merchant bank-led incubation program in Lake Oswego working hands-on with early-stage technical founders to commercialize technology from national labs and research institutions, with $1B+ capital network access.
Incubator
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Lake Oswego
BridgeWorks Capital
Bohemia Food Hub's multilingual food business training program offered in English, Spanish, and Mam, providing 6-week cohort-based education for aspiring food entrepreneurs in Cottage Grove and Lane County.
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Cottage Grove
Bohemia Food Hub
A non-profit tech business accelerator in Newberg providing free creative workspace, coaching, industry partnerships, and funding assistance to startups in wine, agriculture, manufacturing, medicine, and education.
Incubator
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Newberg
Chehalem Valley Innovation Accelerator (ChehalemVIA)
Adelante Mujeres' 10-week Spanish-language small business development program for Latinx entrepreneurs in Washington County, providing training, 1:1 coaching, workshops, and access to a shared commercial kitchen.
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Forest Grove
Adelante Mujeres – Forest Grove
Adelante Mujeres' 10-week Spanish-language small business development program for Latinx entrepreneurs in Washington County, providing training, 1:1 coaching, workshops, and access to a shared commercial kitchen.
Training/Course
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Hillsboro
Adelante Mujeres – Hillsboro
UO Lundquist College program providing students and researchers with access to experienced entrepreneur mentors and EIRs for one-on-one guidance on ventures, commercialization, and startup strategy.
Coaching/Consulting
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Eugene
University of Oregon – Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Labs
A cohort-based mentorship program by Entrepreneurs' Organization Portland for founders who are 'all in' on their business and working toward $250K in annual revenue, offering monthly facilitated peer groups and learning events.
Coaching/Consulting
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Portland
Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) – Portland
A PSU Center for Entrepreneurship program open to all PSU students to explore and test unique business ideas with peer learning, mentorship, and a path to a live pitch competition for prizes.
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Portland
Portland State University – Center for Entrepreneurship
A nonprofit business incubator and coworking space in Eugene, Oregon empowering the Lane County entrepreneurial community with access to facilities, lab space, equipment, mentorship, and educational programming.
Incubator
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Springfield
Fertilab Thinkubator – Springfield
Oregon's only SBDC center specialized in international trade, hosted at Portland Community College, offering no-cost one-on-one trade advising and expert-led training on exporting, importing, and global business.
Service
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Portland
Portland SBDC
Oregon APEX Accelerator's flagship free one-on-one counseling service helping Oregon businesses navigate federal, state, and local government contracting processes, registrations, certifications, and marketing strategies.
Service
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Coos Bay
Oregon APEX Accelerator
OSU Small Farms' multi-session workshop series providing beginning farmers with the tools and knowledge to manage the biological and financial risks of farming.
Training/Course
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Corvallis
OSU Small Farms Program (Oregon State University Extension Service)
A 10-session entrepreneurship training course by WSCAT for Warm Springs Tribal members, covering business planning, bookkeeping, HR, marketing, and access to capital using ONABEN's Native American curriculum.
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Warm Springs
Warm Springs Community Action Team (WSCAT)
Oregon's only deep-tech focused accelerator with an investment component, providing pre-accelerator coaching, EIR mentoring, and equity investment for Oregon science-based startups.
Accelerator
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Corvallis
ONAMI – Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute
ONAMI's Entrepreneurs-in-Residence provide expert 1:1 guidance to Oregon science-based startups and university inventors, helping with funding, business strategy, and scaling from invention to business.
Coaching/Consulting
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Corvallis
ONAMI – Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute
A 12-week UO program open to all students, supporting ventures at any stage through workshops, mentor access, and alumni guidance, with funding available for top teams and an 8-week summer fellowship.
Accelerator
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Eugene
University of Oregon – Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Labs
A federally-funded Minority Business Development Agency center operated by Business Impact NW, providing free technical assistance, business coaching, financing, and contracting support to established minority-owned businesses in Oregon.
Service
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Nampa
Business Impact NW
A free 4-session remote program training early-stage teams with disruptive innovations to define value propositions and identify customers through discovery, with a pathway to the national NSF I-Corps and a $50K grant.
Training/Course
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Corvallis
Oregon State University Advantage Accelerator
An annual daylong conference hosted by OSU Small Farms for farmers, agricultural professionals, food policy advocates, students, and market managers, featuring diverse sessions led by farmers and OSU faculty.
Community/Networking
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Corvallis
OSU Small Farms Program (Oregon State University Extension Service)
An incubator at OSU-Cascades in Bend providing startups and established companies with coworking space, student consultancy teams, expert advising, and access to OSU resources to launch new products and services.
Incubator
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Bend
OSU-Cascades Innovation District
Portland's pioneering startup accelerator run by Wieden+Kennedy, connecting early-stage founders (SaaS, hardware, consumer products) with mentors and established organizations for mutual collaboration and growth.
Accelerator
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Portland
PIE – Portland Incubator Experiment
Oregon's leading university-linked business incubator supporting tech, bioscience, and cleantech startups with affordable office and lab space, mentors, CEO programming, and deep connectivity to PSU research and student talent.
Incubator
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Portland
Portland State Business Accelerator (PSU Accelerator)
PSU's premier 10-week prototype competition for students from all disciplines tackling environmental and social challenges through design thinking, business modeling, and market research, culminating in a live pitch and prototype exhibition.
Training/Course
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Portland
Portland State University – Center for Entrepreneurship
A part-time paid farming fellowship in Central Point, OR for Rogue Valley residents seeking an accessible entry into regenerative agriculture, combining on-farm training with the Beginning Farmer Educational Event Series.
Training/Course
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Portland
Oregon Farm Corps
Designed for artists, designers, makers, and creative entrepreneurs. Build business foundations & clarity; Gain practical skills in pricing, marketing, and systems; Increase confidence in selling & visibility; Prepare for peak seasons & financial resilience; Connect with peers, mentors, and community resources.
Accelerator
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Wilsonville
RAIN Catalysts
Oregon SBDC's flagship multi-month program combining classroom learning, one-on-one business advising, and peer networking to help established small business owners strengthen operations, financials, HR, and strategy.
Training/Course
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Oregon City
Clackamas SBDC
Oregon SBDC's flagship multi-month program combining classroom learning, one-on-one business advising, and peer networking to help established small business owners strengthen operations, financials, HR, and strategy.
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Tillamook
Tillamook Bay SBDC
Oregon SBDC's flagship multi-month program combining classroom learning, one-on-one business advising, and peer networking to help established small business owners strengthen operations, financials, HR, and strategy.
Training/Course
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The Dalles
Columbia Gorge SBDC
Oregon SBDC's flagship multi-month program combining classroom learning, one-on-one business advising, and peer networking to help established small business owners strengthen operations, financials, HR, and strategy.
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La Grande
Eastern Oregon University SBDC
Oregon SBDC's flagship multi-month program combining classroom learning, one-on-one business advising, and peer networking to help established small business owners strengthen operations, financials, HR, and strategy.
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Coos Bay
Southwestern SBDC
Oregon SBDC's flagship multi-month program combining classroom learning, one-on-one business advising, and peer networking to help established small business owners strengthen operations, financials, HR, and strategy.
Training/Course
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Ontario
Treasure Valley SBDC
Oregon SBDC's flagship multi-month program combining classroom learning, one-on-one business advising, and peer networking to help established small business owners strengthen operations, financials, HR, and strategy.
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Medford
Jackson County SBDC
Oregon SBDC's flagship multi-month program combining classroom learning, one-on-one business advising, and peer networking to help established small business owners strengthen operations, financials, HR, and strategy.
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Lincoln City
Oregon Coast SBDC
Oregon SBDC's flagship multi-month program combining classroom learning, one-on-one business advising, and peer networking to help established small business owners strengthen operations, financials, HR, and strategy.
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Pendleton
Blue Mountain SBDC
A free 8-week in-person entrepreneurship program at COCC for veterans and military family members, providing business education, 1:1 advising, and a pitch competition with $10,000 in shared funding.
Training/Course
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Bend
Central Oregon SBDC
For entrepreneurs who want to get the most out of their online presence. Local Visibility Basics; Creating Simple Systems to Enhance Your Credibility; Performance, lead flow, and launch readiness; Visibility cleanup, seasonal readiness, and year-end reset.
Training/Course
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Wilsonville
RAIN Catalysts
A WSCAT-operated Native-owned business incubator in Warm Springs, OR, providing shared office space, retail storefronts, a food cart pod, and wraparound business support to Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs entrepreneurs.
Incubator
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Warm Springs
Warm Springs Community Action Team (WSCAT)
A PSU Center for Entrepreneurship incubator for current students and recent alumni with prototypes and initial market selection, offering a 4-month intensive sprint with mentorship, workspace, and go-to-market preparation.
Incubator
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Portland
Portland State University – Center for Entrepreneurship