Resources for Founders

230+ free resources for every founder in Greater Seattle. From accelerators to funding, mentorship to workspaces.

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Browse all 230+ free resources. Accelerators, funding, mentorship, coworking spaces, events, and government programs. Filter by city, category, or startup stage.

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Programs for Specific Founder Communities

Seattle's startup ecosystem includes programs specifically designed to support underrepresented founders.

BIPOC Founders

Programs supporting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color entrepreneurs.

  • • SEA619 Black Founder Accelerator
  • • Urban League Seattle
  • • Tacoma Urban League
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Women Founders

Resources dedicated to women entrepreneurs across all five counties.

  • • WA Center for Women in Business
  • • SCORE Women's Pitch Contest
  • • Graham & Walker Catalyst
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Veteran Founders

Programs honoring military service with business support.

  • • VIBE at UW Tacoma
  • • Washington APEX Accelerator
  • • Enterprise for Equity
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LGBTQ+ Founders

Supporting the LGBTQ+ entrepreneurial community.

  • • GSBA (Seattle's LGBTQ+ Chamber)
  • • StartOut Seattle
  • • Pride Foundation Grants
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Immigrant & Refugee Founders

Resources for New Americans building businesses.

  • • Craft3 Immigrant Lending
  • • Business Impact NW
  • • Multilingual SBDC Services
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