Guides

Visit Amazon Web Services

King Auburn

Auburn SBDC

WA SBDC Network

Business counseling services in Auburn

Free Mentorship

Visit WA SBDC Network

King

AWS Activate

Amazon

Up to $100K AWS credits and training for startups

Free Funding

Visit Amazon

King

AWS Impact Accelerator

Amazon Web Services

10-week virtual program with $125K AWS credits for underrepresented founders

Free Accelerators Bipoc Women

Kitsap Bainbridge Island

BARN

Nonprofit

25K sq ft, 11 studios (wood, glass, metal, tech, culinary), free tours, Teen Nights on Bainbridge

$35/mo; $20 day visit Spaces

Visit Bates Technical College

Kitsap Bainbridge Island

BARN Teen Nights

BARN

Monthly events for teens at Bainbridge makerspace

Free Events

Visit BARN

Pierce Tacoma

Bates Technical College Applied Business Management

Bates Technical College

6-quarter AAS-T degree with entrepreneurship track including QuickBooks and small business planning

Tuition Education

King Bellevue

Bellevue College Entrepreneurship Certificate

Bellevue College

30-credit Certificate of Accomplishment in startup business and innovation

Tuition Education

Visit Bellevue College

King Bellevue

Bellevue College Innovation Lab

Bellevue College + Startup425

Business-ready and banking-ready preparation targeting $300K revenue

Free Accelerators

Visit Bellevue College + Startup425

King Bellevue

Bellevue Economic Development

City of Bellevue

Business services, startup resources, and tech sector support

Free Government

Visit City of Bellevue

King Bellevue

Bellevue SBDC

WA SBDC Network

Business counseling services on the Eastside

Free Mentorship

Visit WA SBDC Network

Thurston Olympia

BEST Scholarships (Lacey/Olympia/Tumwater)

Cities + Thurston EDC

Full scholarships ($399 value) for startup training

Free Funding

Visit Cities + Thurston EDC

Thurston Olympia

BEST Scholarships (Lacey/Olympia/Tumwater)

Cities + Thurston EDC

Full scholarships ($399 value) for startup training

Free Government

Visit Cities + Thurston EDC

Kitsap Bremerton

BIPOC Business Forum

KEDA + Partners

Business lending panels and expert speakers for BIPOC entrepreneurs

Free Events Bipoc

Visit KEDA + Partners

King Seattle

Black Founders & Funders

Venture Mechanics

Quarterly meetups, mentors, accelerator access, and funding with 150+ members

Free Events Bipoc

Visit Governor's Office (ORIA)

Kitsap Bremerton

Bremerton Economic Development

City of Bremerton

Business support and waterfront development initiatives

Free Government

Visit City of Bremerton

King Seattle

Business Impact NW

Microloans and business support for underserved entrepreneurs

Lending terms apply Funding Bipoc Women

Visit Business Impact NW

King

Business License Wizard

Governor's Office (ORIA)

Interactive platform generating customized checklist of all required licenses

Free Education

King

Business.wa.gov

Governor's Office (ORIA)

Free workshops, Small Business Guide (10 languages), Information Center (M-F 8am-4:30pm)

Free Education

Visit Governor's Office (ORIA)

King Seattle

Capital Access Program

Seattle OED + Lenders

Pays down 20% of loan principal (max $30K) for Seattle businesses

Free Funding

Visit Seattle OED + Lenders

King Seattle

Capitol Hill Tool Library

Sustainable Capitol Hill

Tools, kitchen appliances, sewing, gardening, outdoor gear

Free/pay-what-you-can Spaces

Visit Sustainable Capitol Hill

King Seattle

Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator

CleanTech Alliance + VertueLab

18-week program with $10K+ prizes and mentorship for PNW cleantech startups

$500 application fee Accelerators

Visit CleanTech Alliance + VertueLab

King Seattle

Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator Prizes

CleanTech Alliance + VertueLab

$10K+ prizes from 18-week cleantech accelerator program

$500 application fee Funding

Visit CleanTech Alliance + VertueLab

Thurston Olympia

Center for Business & Innovation

Thurston EDC

Intro to Business Startup course and Resource Hotline (M-F 9:30-3:30)

Free Mentorship

Thurston Olympia

Center for Business & Innovation (Thurston)

Thurston EDC

Intro to Business Startup course and Resource Hotline (M-F 9:30-3:30)

Free Government

King

Choose Washington

WA Dept of Commerce

Business relocation assistance and Washington state advantages

Free Government

Visit University of Washington

Thurston Olympia

City of Olympia Economic Development

City of Olympia

Business resources, permitting assistance, and downtown development

Free Government

Visit City of Olympia

King Seattle

CleanTech Alliance WECAN

CleanTech Alliance

Washington Entrepreneur Carbon Advancement Network for clean energy entrepreneurs

Free Accelerators

Visit CleanTech Alliance

King Seattle

CoMotion Advisory Network

UW CoMotion

Access to mentor community for UW affiliates and incubator members

Free Mentorship

Visit UW CoMotion

King Seattle

CoMotion Labs

University of Washington

Life sciences, hardware, tech lab space hosting 60-90 startups with free lectures

Free lectures; space by application Accelerators

King Seattle

CoMotion Labs

University of Washington

Life sciences, hardware, and tech lab space hosting 60-90 startups

Membership by application Spaces

Visit University of Washington

Kitsap Bremerton

Contractor Coffee Hour

KEDA

Drop-in Zoom help with government contracting

Free Mentorship

Visit KEDA

Kitsap Bremerton

Contractor Coffee Hour (Kitsap)

KEDA

Drop-in Zoom help with government contracting

Free Government

Visit KEDA

King Seattle

Craft3

Small business, nonprofit, and clean energy loans from $5K to $10M+

Lending terms apply Funding Bipoc Women Veterans

Visit Craft3

King

Creatives Academy

WA Dept. of Commerce

12 free online lessons for creative professionals on IP, negotiation, and global expansion

Free Education

Snohomish Lake Stevens

Creator Zone

Nonprofit

Creative makerspace for families in Lake Stevens

Varies Spaces

King Seattle

Dempsey Startup Competition

UW Buerk Center

Multi-stage competition with up to $25K prize, 28th year in 2025

Free Funding

Visit WA SBDC/Highline College

King Des Moines

Des Moines SBDC (Highline)

WA SBDC/Highline College

Business counseling for South King County at Highline College

Free Mentorship

King Bellevue

Eastside Entrepreneurs

Community

Networking and story sharing for Eastside business owners, 820 members

Free Events

Visit EASC (nonprofit ADO)

Snohomish Everett

Economic Alliance Snohomish County

EASC

Business attraction, retention, minority/women/veteran support, export assistance

Free Government Bipoc Women Veterans

Visit EASC

Snohomish Everett

Economic Alliance Snohomish County

EASC (nonprofit ADO)

Business attraction, retention, minority/women/veteran support, and export assistance

Free Mentorship Bipoc Women Veterans

Pierce Tacoma

Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County

EDB Tacoma-Pierce

Business recruitment, retention, diverse and veteran business support

Free Government Veterans

Visit EDB Tacoma-Pierce

Pierce Tacoma

EDB for Tacoma-Pierce County

EDB (501c6)

Business recruitment, retention, and diverse/veteran business support

Free Mentorship Veterans

Visit EDB (501c6)

Kitsap Bremerton

edg3 Fund

Kitsap Bank

$20,000 small business competition prize for community impact

Free Funding

Visit Kitsap Bank

Snohomish Lynnwood

Edmonds College SBDC Partnership

Edmonds College

On-site no-cost advising in Lynnwood

Free Mentorship

Visit Edmonds College

Snohomish Lynnwood

Edmonds College SBDC Partnership

Edmonds College

On-site no-cost advising and The Facility Makerspace access

Free (advising) Education

Visit Edmonds College

Thurston Olympia

Enterprise for Equity

Microloans and training for rural and microenterprise businesses

Lending terms apply Funding Veterans

Visit Enterprise for Equity

Snohomish Everett

Everett Economic Development

City of Everett

Business retention, expansion, and attraction programs

Free Government

Visit City of Everett

Snohomish Everett

Everett SBDC

WA SBDC Network

Business counseling services in Snohomish County

Free Mentorship

Visit WA SBDC Network

King

Export Voucher Program (STEP)

WA Dept. of Commerce

Reimbursement for trade show fees, translation, and international marketing

Free (reimbursement) Funding

King

Export Voucher Program (STEP)

WA Dept of Commerce

Reimbursement for trade shows, translation, international marketing

Free (reimbursement) Government

Pierce Tacoma

FabLab Tacoma

Community

3D printers/scanners, laser, CNC, plasma, metal/wood shop

Public access Spaces

Visit Seattle University IEC

King Seattle

Family Business Exchange (FBX)

Seattle University IEC

Education on succession planning, governance, and generational transitions

Free Mentorship

King Federal Way

Federal Way Economic Development

City of Federal Way

Business attraction and retention programs

Free Government

Visit City of Federal Way

King Seattle

Filipino Founders & Funders

Venture Mechanics

Networking community for Filipino founders

Free Events

Visit Foundations Seattle

King Seattle

Foundations Founder-in-Residence

Foundations Seattle

Mentorship, founder circles, pitch clinics, and office space for early-stage founders

Free Accelerators

King Seattle

Foundations Seattle

Graham & Walker + Community

Weekly events, mentor office hours, pitch clinics, and show & tell in Capitol Hill

Free Events

Visit Graham & Walker + Community

King Seattle

Founder Fridays (Seattle U)

Seattle University IEC

Public fireside chats with alumni entrepreneurs

Free Events

Visit Seattle University IEC

King Seattle

Founders Live Seattle

Founders Live (HQ Seattle)

99-second pitch competitions with audience vote

Free Events

Visit Founders Live (HQ Seattle)

King Seattle

Founders Live Seattle

Founders Live (HQ Seattle)

99-second pitches with audience vote and Prime Time advancement

Free Funding

Visit Founders Live (HQ Seattle)

King Bellevue

Global Innovation Exchange (GIX)

UW + Tsinghua University

Tech innovation graduate programs at the UW+Tsinghua Bellevue campus

Tuition Education

Visit UW + Tsinghua University

King Seattle

Graham & Walker Catalyst

Graham & Walker

Fundraising-readiness program for female founders, 638 founders served

Free Accelerators Women

Visit Graham & Walker

King Seattle

Greater Seattle Export Accelerator

Seattle OED + Partners

Fully sponsored export training for STEM/R&D businesses

Free Education

Visit Seattle OED + Partners

King Auburn

Green River College SBDC

Green River College

No-cost 1:1 counseling and market research in Auburn/Enumclaw

Free Mentorship

Visit Green River College

King Auburn

Green River College SBDC

Green River College

No-cost 1:1 counseling and market research in Auburn/Enumclaw

Free Education

Visit Green River College

King Seattle

Harriet Stephenson Competition

Seattle University

Business plan competition with prizes

Free Funding

Visit Seattle University

King Des Moines

Highline College SBDC

Highline College

Business counseling for South King County entrepreneurs

Free Education

Visit Highline College

King Seattle

Hing Hay Coworks

SCIDpda (nonprofit)

Conference rooms, fiber internet, and print center in the ID

$40 trial Spaces

Visit SCIDpda (nonprofit)

King Seattle

Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge

UW Buerk Center

Health prototype competition with prizes up to $15K+

Free Funding

Visit Snohomish County + Partners

Pierce Tacoma

Impactathon Tacoma

Innov8Social

Community brainstorming events for local challenges

Free Events

Visit Innov8Social

Snohomish Everett

Invest Northwest SnoCo

Snohomish County + Partners

4 months free desk space and networking for international businesses

Free Spaces

King Seattle

JASSW Shared Kitchen

JASSW/NVC

Commercial kitchen with WA health-compliant facilities in the ID

Permit-based Spaces

Visit JASSW/NVC

King Seattle

Jones + Foster Accelerator

UW Buerk Center

6-month mentoring and workshops with up to $25K funding (Note: seed funding paused 2025-26)

Free Accelerators

King Bellevue

KCLS DemographicsNow

King County Library System

Customer segmentation and demographic analysis for site selection

Free Libraries

King Bellevue

KCLS FDO Professional

King County Library System

Foundation and grant funding research database

Free Libraries

King Bellevue

KCLS LinkedIn Learning

King County Library System

16,000+ business, tech, and design courses

Free Libraries

Visit King County Library

King Bellevue

KCLS Makerspaces

King County Library

3D printers, laser cutters, sewing, vinyl cutters, recording at Bellevue and Federal Way

Free Spaces

King Bellevue

KCLS Small Business Resources

King County Library System

Sample business plans, counseling connections, and databases

Free Libraries

Visit King County Executive

King Kent

Kent Economic Development

City of Kent

Manufacturing and logistics business support

Free Government

Visit City of Kent

King Seattle

King County Equity Now

King County

Programs supporting BIPOC-owned businesses

Free Government Bipoc

Visit King County

King Seattle

King County OEOCE

King County Executive

Business attraction, retention, and Small Business Awards program

Free Mentorship

King Seattle

King County Office of Economic Development

King County

Business attraction, retention, Small Business Awards program

Free Government

Visit King County

King Seattle

King County Permits

King County

Building permits and land use assistance

Varies Government

Visit King County

Kitsap Bremerton

Kitsap Economic Development Alliance

KEDA

Statistical data, market research, site location, permitting introductions

Free Government

Visit KEDA

Kitsap Bremerton

Kitsap EDA Business Services

KEDA (nonprofit)

Statistical data, market research, site location, and permitting introductions

Free Mentorship

Visit KEDA (nonprofit)

Kitsap Bremerton

Kitsap Regional Library Business Resources

Kitsap Regional Library

Data Axle, Business Plans Handbook, market research, and free meeting rooms at 9 locations

Free Libraries

Visit Kitsap Regional Library

Kitsap Bremerton

Kitsap SBDC

WA SBDC/KEDA

Business counseling services via KEDA

Free Mentorship

Visit WA SBDC/KEDA

King Seattle

Korean Founders & Funders

Venture Mechanics

Networking community for Korean founders

Free Events

Visit City + St. Martin's + Thurston EDC

Thurston Lacey

Lacey MakerSpace

City + St. Martin's + Thurston …

Water jets, 3D printers, laser, embroidery, welding, sewing - FREE via library

$50/mo; FREE via library Spaces

Thurston Olympia

Lacey/Olympia SBDC

WA SBDC/Thurston EDC

Business counseling and video series at Thurston EDC

Free Mentorship

Visit WA SBDC/Thurston EDC

King Seattle

LGBTQ+ Founders & Funders

Venture Mechanics

Networking community for LGBTQ+ founders

Free Events Lgbtq

King Seattle

Library to Business (L2B) Program

Seattle Public Library

1:1 business librarian appointments, premium databases, and workshops

Free Libraries

Visit Life Science Washington

King Seattle

Life Science WA Institute (WIN Mentoring)

Life Science Washington

Milestone-based mentoring and pro-bono consulting for biotech and medtech startups

Free Accelerators

King Seattle

Life Science Washington

Life sciences industry support and advocacy

Free/membership Government

Visit Life Science Washington

Kitsap Bremerton

Matchstick Lab Accelerator

KEDA (WSMA grant)

Mentorship, education, networking for 24 early-stage businesses per cohort

Free Accelerators

Visit KEDA (WSMA grant)

King

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub

Microsoft

Up to $150K Azure, GitHub Enterprise, and OpenAI credits

Free Funding

Visit Microsoft

King

MyStartup365

WA Dept of Commerce

Free startup resources and government pathways for Washington entrepreneurs

Free Government

King

MyStartup365

WA Dept. of Commerce

Online business school alternative with tools, resources, and the Entrepreneur Academy

Free Education

Visit North Seattle College

King Bellevue

New Tech Eastside

New Tech Northwest

Monthly tech community events on the Eastside

$20-27 Events

Visit New Tech Northwest

King Seattle

New Tech Seattle

New Tech Northwest

Monthly tech community events with networking

$20-27 Events

Visit New Tech Northwest

Pierce Tacoma

New Tech Tacoma

New Tech Northwest

Monthly tech community events in Tacoma

$20-27 Events

Visit New Tech Northwest

King Seattle

North Seattle College Entrepreneurship Certificate

North Seattle College

3-quarter certificate program covering business planning, marketing, and financing

Tuition Education

Snohomish Everett

NW Innovation Resource Center

NWIRC

Support for innovators and inventors with The Lab Network and Project Reinvent

Free Mentorship

Visit NWIRC

Snohomish Everett

NW Innovation Resource Center - The Lab Network

NWIRC

Cohort programs in BlueTech/CleanTech and Agricultural Tech for Snohomish County

Free Education

Visit NWIRC

King Olympia

Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE)

WA State OMWBE

State certification for minority and women-owned businesses

Free Government Bipoc Women

Visit WA State OMWBE

Thurston Olympia

OlyMEGA

Nonprofit

3D printing, laser, sewing, woodworking with free Thursday Open House in Olympia

Free open house Thursdays Spaces

Visit Pierce County Government

Thurston Olympia

OlyMEGA Thursday Open House

OlyMEGA

Free open house every Thursday at Olympia makerspace

Free Events

Visit OlyMEGA

Pierce Tacoma

Pierce County Business Accelerator (PCBA)

Pierce County EDD

6-week training cohort with grants for graduates, BIPOC focus

Free Accelerators Bipoc

Visit Pierce County EDD

Pierce Tacoma

Pierce County Business Accelerator Workshops

PCBA

Spring workshop series on growth, social media, and mindset

Free Events

Visit PCBA

Pierce Tacoma

Pierce County Economic Development

Pierce County

Site planning, financing guidance, and permit assistance

Free Government

Visit Pierce County

Pierce Tacoma

Pierce County Economic Development

Pierce County Government

Site planning, financing guidance, and permit assistance

Free Mentorship

Pierce Tacoma

Pierce County Library Job+Business Center

Pierce County Library System

Technology skills, certifications (MS/Adobe/QuickBooks), and databases

Free Libraries

Visit Pierce County Library System

Pierce Tacoma

Pierce County Library Microsoft Certifications

Pierce County Library System

Free Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification training

Free Libraries

Visit Pierce County Library System

Pierce Tacoma

Pierce County Permits

Pierce County

Permitting and land use services

Varies Government

Visit Pierce County

Snohomish Everett

Plug and Play Seattle

Plug and Play

12-week virtual accelerator with free Everett office space

Free Accelerators

Visit Plug and Play

King Seattle

Port of Seattle Port Gen Accelerator

Port of Seattle

Innovation accelerator for WMBE businesses with mentoring and port resources

Free Accelerators Bipoc Women

Visit Port of Seattle

King Seattle

Puget Sound Regional Council

PSRC

Regional planning and economic development coordination

Free resources Government

Visit PSRC

King Seattle

Rainier Valley Community Development Fund

RVCDF

Micro to commercial loans for SE Seattle businesses

Lending terms apply Funding Bipoc

Visit RVCDF

King Redmond

Redmond Economic Development

City of Redmond

Tech corridor support and business assistance

Free Government

Visit City of Redmond

King Renton

Renton Economic Development

City of Renton

Business licensing and development assistance

Free Government

Visit City of Renton

King

Restart Academy

WA Dept. of Commerce

Training for rebuilding or pivoting a business, including fresh start modules

Free Education

Visit U.S. Small Business Administration

King Seattle

SBA Community Navigator Program

U.S. Small Business …

Reach underserved entrepreneurs with federal resources

Free Government Bipoc Women Veterans

King Seattle

SBA Seattle District Office

U.S. Small Business …

Funding guidance, counseling, federal contracting certifications (8(a), HUBZone)

Free Government

Visit U.S. Small Business Administration

King Seattle

SBA Seattle District Office

U.S. SBA

Funding guidance, counseling, federal contracting certifications (8(a), HUBZone)

Free Mentorship

Visit U.S. SBA

King

SBA THRIVE Program

U.S. Small Business …

Free executive-level strategic growth planning for established small businesses

Free Government

Visit U.S. Small Business Administration

King

SBA THRIVE Program

U.S. SBA

Free executive-level strategic growth planning for established small businesses

Free Mentorship

Visit U.S. SBA

King

ScaleUp Washington

WA Dept. of Commerce

35-hour intensive training curriculum for established businesses targeting seven-figure revenue

Free Education

Visit SCORE Greater Seattle

King Seattle

SCORE Greater Seattle

SCORE (501c3)

Confidential 1:1 counseling with 160+ mentors across 62 industries

Free Mentorship

Visit SCORE (501c3)

King Seattle

SCORE Local Workshops

SCORE Greater Seattle

Workshops on AI, taxes, pricing, marketing, and grant writing

Free (most) Mentorship

King Seattle

SCORE Women's Pitch Contest

SCORE Greater Seattle

Annual pitch contest with coaching and cash prizes

Free Funding Women

Visit SCORE Greater Seattle

King Seattle

SEA619

PACE

Multi-stage pathway from Association to Incubator to Accelerator for Black founders

Free (year 1) Accelerators Bipoc

Visit PACE

King Seattle

Seattle Angel Conference

Mossy Ventures

12-week competition with $150-200K investment to winner, SAC 25 active

Symbolic fee Accelerators

Visit Mossy Ventures

King Seattle

Seattle Angel Conference

Mossy Ventures

12-week competition with $150-200K investment to winner

Symbolic fee Funding

Visit Mossy Ventures

King Seattle

Seattle Business Licensing

City of Seattle

Business license assistance and compliance resources

Varies Government

Visit City of Seattle

King Seattle

Seattle Capital Access Program

Seattle OED + Lenders

Pays down 20% of loan principal (max $30K) for Seattle businesses

Free Government

Visit Seattle OED + Lenders

King Seattle

Seattle Central College Continuing Ed - Entrepreneurship

Seattle Central College

Non-credit online courses on small business start and social media in business

Course fees Education

Visit Seattle Central College

King Seattle

Seattle Climate Innovation Hub

Seattle OED + CoMotion + 9Zero

Climate tech incubation and networking events launched January 2025

Free Accelerators

Visit Seattle OED + CoMotion + 9Zero

King Seattle

Seattle Commercial Affordability Program

City of Seattle OED

Assistance for small businesses facing rent increases

Free Government

Visit Community Makers NW

King Seattle

Seattle Makers

Community Makers NW

Laser cutting, 3D printing, woodshop, and metal shop in Wallingford

$125-$245/mo Spaces

King Seattle

Seattle Makers Maketeer Program

Community Makers NW

4 hrs/week volunteering = free membership + $120 credits at Wallingford makerspace

Free (volunteer) Spaces

Visit Community Makers NW

King Seattle

Seattle Makers Scholarship

Community Makers NW

Full membership for economically disadvantaged individuals

Free Spaces

Visit Community Makers NW

King Seattle

Seattle OED Legal Assistance

City of Seattle OED

Free counseling on corporate/IP, commercial leasing, and operations

Free Mentorship

King Seattle

Seattle OED Small Business Consulting

City of Seattle OED

Up to 10 free hours covering accounting, commercial space, legal, and permit coaching

Free Mentorship

King Seattle

Seattle Office of Economic Development

City of Seattle

Business support, capital access programs, storefront repair fund, and entrepreneur resources

Free Government

Visit City of Seattle

King Seattle

Seattle Permit Coaching

Seattle OED + SDCI

Research support, permit strategy, and expedited review assistance

Free Mentorship

Visit Seattle OED + SDCI

King Seattle

Seattle Restored

City of Seattle OED

Pop-up spaces in vacant storefronts with $2,500 stipend, free rent, insurance

Free Spaces

King Seattle

Seattle Startup Founder 101

Community

Best practices, AI governance, and feedback sessions

Free Events

King Seattle

Seattle Startup Friends

Community

Founder-to-founder networking and mentorship at Fremont Brewing

Free Events

King Seattle

Seattle Startups Open Coffee

Community

Weekly virtual/hybrid networking with 5,000+ members

Free Events

King Seattle

Seattle Storefront Repair Fund

City of Seattle OED

Grants to cover costs associated with property damage

Free grant Government

King Seattle

Seattle Tech Week

Community

100+ community events and networking, July 27-31, 2026

Free (most) Events

Visit Seattle University IEC

King Seattle

Seattle U Family Business Exchange (FBX)

Seattle University IEC

Education on succession planning, governance, and generational transitions

Free Education

King Seattle

Seattle U IEC Coaching

Seattle University

Connections to startup community and experiential learning since 1990

Free Mentorship

Visit Seattle University

King Seattle

Seattle U Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (IEC)

Seattle University

Venture support, student consulting, and micro-enterprise support since 1990

Free Education

Visit Seattle University

King Seattle

Seattle WMBE Priority Program

City of Seattle

Priority contracting for women and minority-owned businesses

Free Government Bipoc Women

Visit City of Seattle

King Seattle

She's Coding Seattle

She's Coding

Monthly meetups, codeathons, and interview prep

Free Events Women

Visit She's Coding

Snohomish Everett

Sno-Isle Business Tools

Sno-Isle Libraries

Data Axle, ABI/INFORM, Business Plans Handbook with remote access

Free Libraries

Snohomish Everett

Sno-Isle Gale Business Entrepreneurship

Sno-Isle Libraries

Business planning templates and entrepreneurship resources

Free Libraries

Snohomish Lynnwood

Sno-Isle SCORE Partnership

Sno-Isle Libraries

1-hour free counseling appointments at Lynnwood Library

Free Libraries

Snohomish Lynnwood

Sno-Isle SCORE Partnership

Sno-Isle Libraries

1-hour free counseling appointments at Lynnwood Library

Free Mentorship

Snohomish Everett

SnoCo Makerspace

Nonprofit

3D printers, laser, woodshop, electronics with free Maker Tuesday tours in South Everett

Membership; free tours Spaces

Visit Snohomish County + Ventures

Snohomish Everett

Snohomish County Planning

Snohomish County

Development permits and planning services

Varies Government

Visit Snohomish County

Snohomish Everett

Snohomish County SBIA Program

Snohomish County + Ventures

8-week Business Basics course with microloans and food/childcare incubation

Free Accelerators

Snohomish Arlington

SnoWorks Community Workspace

SnoWorks

Community workspace in downtown Snohomish and Arlington with fiber internet

Membership/Drop-in Spaces

Visit SnoWorks

King Federal Way

South King Tool Library

Nonprofit

Tools, sewing, pressure washers, composting workshops in Federal Way

Free Spaces

Visit buildJUSTLY + Partners

Pierce Tacoma

South Sound Entrepreneurship Week

buildJUSTLY + Partners

Five-day panels, workshops, and networking with 1,000+ attendees

Free Events

Pierce Tacoma

Spaceworks Black Business Accelerator

Spaceworks Tacoma

Business plan development and networking for Black-owned businesses

Free Accelerators Bipoc

Visit Spaceworks Tacoma

King Tukwila

Spice Bridge/FIN Kitchen

Food Innovation Network

Commercial kitchen, coaching, permits/licensing, marketing for food entrepreneurs

Free Spaces Bipoc Women

Visit Food Innovation Network

King Seattle

SPL Business Databases

Seattle Public Library

ABI/INFORM, Data Axle, SimplyAnalytics, RMA eStatement Studies

Free Libraries

King Seattle

SPL Mergent Intellect

Seattle Public Library

Detailed data on millions of US businesses for competitor research

Free Libraries

King Seattle

SPL PitchBook Access

Seattle Public Library

Venture capital deal flow, valuations, and investor profile database

Free Libraries

Visit South Puget Sound CC

Thurston Olympia

SPSCC Entrepreneur Academy

South Puget Sound CC

Tuition-free year-long program with diverse mentor network

Free Education

King Seattle

Startup Grind Seattle

Startup Grind/Google

Monthly fireside chats with founders and investors, 5,255 members

Free Events

Visit Startup Grind/Google

Kitsap Bremerton

Startup Kitsap

Community

Tech on Tap, Female Founders Power Hour, and startup community on the peninsula

Free Events

King

StartUp Washington Portal

WA Dept. of Commerce

Clearinghouse for funding, training, technical assistance, mentorship, and SizeUp tool

Free Education

Visit Founders Live + WTIA

King Seattle

Startup World Cup Seattle Regional

Founders Live + WTIA

Regional competition where winner advances to global finals for $1M

Free Funding

Pierce Tacoma

Startup253

Community

Tacoma startup community hub and networking

Free Events

Visit Eastside Cities Coalition

King Bellevue

Startup425

Eastside Cities Coalition

Free coworking sessions, accelerator, and workshops for Eastside entrepreneurs

Free Events

King Bellevue

Startup425 Accelerator

Startup425 + Founder Institute

15-week program with mentorship, no equity taken, 39 graduates to date

Free Accelerators

Visit Startup425 + Founder Institute

King Seattle

Storefront Repair Fund

City of Seattle OED

Grants to cover costs associated with property damage

Free Funding

Visit Tacoma Public Library

King Seattle

SURF Incubator

SURF Inc.

Downtown Seattle coworking at 999 3rd Ave with gym, podcast studio, 300+ annual events

$99-$1,700/mo Spaces

Visit SURF Inc.

King Seattle

SURF Incubator Free Wednesdays

SURF Incubator

Full coworking 9am-5pm every Wednesday with networking

Free Spaces

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King Seattle

SURF Startups in Action

SURF Incubator

Weekly networking at SURF Incubator with 300+ annual events

Free Events

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Pierce Tacoma

SURGEtacoma

SURGE Coworking

Tacoma coworking with $199/mo dedicated desk, enterprise-ready

$199/mo Spaces

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Pierce Tacoma

Tacoma Community & Economic Development

City of Tacoma

Business licensing, permitting, and small business development resources

Free Government

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Pierce Tacoma

Tacoma Maritime Blue Incubator

Maritime Blue

Free rent incubator for maritime and clean energy startups with mentorship

Free Accelerators

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Pierce Tacoma

Tacoma Public Library Business Resources

Tacoma Public Library

Business databases and research assistance

Free Libraries

Pierce Tacoma

Tacoma Public Library Maker Labs

Tacoma Public Library

Memory Lab, 3D printers, LEGOs, Raspberry Pi at Moore, Wheelock, Main branches

Free Spaces

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Pierce Tacoma

Tacoma SBDC (Bates)

WA SBDC/Bates Technical

Business counseling and orientation sessions at Bates Technical College

Free Mentorship

Visit WA SBDC/Bates Technical

Pierce Tacoma

Tacoma Small Business Enterprise Program

City of Tacoma

Small and disadvantaged business support

Free Government Bipoc

Visit City of Tacoma

Pierce Tacoma

Tacoma Urban League - Small Business Navigator

Tacoma Urban League

Coaching, workshops, networking, and credit support for Black entrepreneurs

Free Mentorship Bipoc

Visit Tacoma Urban League

King Seattle

Technology Alliance

Tech industry advocacy and policy support

Membership Government

Visit Technology Alliance

Pierce Tacoma

Techstars Startup Week Tacoma

Techstars + Partners

Annual startup week with panels, workshops, and networking

Free Events

Visit Techstars + Partners

Snohomish Lynnwood

The Facility (Edmonds College)

Edmonds College

Laser, 3D printers, CNC, metal/wood shop with pay-as-you-go access

Pay-per-use Spaces

Visit Edmonds College

Snohomish Everett

TheLab@Everett

NWIRC (nonprofit)

FREE advisory services, 3D printers, and workspaces for inventors and entrepreneurs

Free Accelerators

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Snohomish Everett

TheLab@Everett

NWIRC (nonprofit)

FREE advisory services, 3D printers, and workspaces for inventors

Free Spaces

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Thurston Olympia

Thurston Economic Development Council

Thurston EDC

Business retention, expansion, startup programs, regional data

Free Government

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Thurston Olympia

Thurston EDC

Thurston EDC (nonprofit)

Business retention, expansion, startup programs, and regional data

Free Mentorship

Thurston Olympia

Thurston EDC Center for Business & Innovation

Thurston EDC

Intro to Business Startup course and Resource Hotline (M-F 9:30-3:30)

Free Education

Visit TiE (global nonprofit)

King Seattle

TiE Seattle

TiE (global nonprofit)

Mentoring, networking, and Investment Outlook Panels

Events free Events

King Seattle

TiE Seattle Z5 Catalyst

TiE Seattle

Access to Z5 Catalyst funding through TiE network

Free events Funding

Visit TiE Seattle

Thurston Olympia

Timberland Regional Library Resources

Timberland Regional Library

Gale Business, Data Axle, Legal Forms, Expanded Access Hours (7am-8pm)

Free Libraries

Visit Timberland Regional Library

Pierce Tacoma

Tinkertopia TinkerSpace

Tinkertopia

Upcycling, sculpture, and STEAM activities in downtown Tacoma

$10/90-min session Spaces

Visit Tinkertopia

King Seattle

Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle - Entrepreneurship

Urban League of Metropolitan …

Intake program, technical assistance, and business directory for Black entrepreneurs

Free Mentorship Bipoc

Visit Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle

King Seattle

UW Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship

UW Foster School

Business plan competitions, mentor network, and entrepreneurship courses

Free Education

Visit UW Foster School

King Seattle

UW Climate Tech Incubator

UW CoMotion + Partners

8-month cohort with mentorship and investor network for climate tech startups

Free Accelerators

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King Seattle

UW CoMotion

University of Washington

IP licensing, venture creation, and innovation hub bridging research to commercialization

Free (core programs) Education

Visit University of Washington

King Seattle

UW CoMotion Fundamentals for Startups

UW CoMotion

Free lecture series on customer development, financing, and startup knowledge every Friday

Free Education

Visit UW CoMotion

Pierce Tacoma

UW Tacoma Entrepreneurship Center

UW Tacoma

Community resources and entrepreneurship support

Free Education

Visit UW Tacoma

Pierce Tacoma

UW Tacoma Free Consultations

UW Tacoma Milgard School

Expert consultations via PLU, Asia Pacific Center, BINW, Mi Centro

Free Mentorship

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Pierce Tacoma

UW Tacoma Milgard Center for Business

UW Tacoma

Business advising and student consulting for regional businesses

Free Education

Visit UW Tacoma

King Seattle

Venture Mechanics Events

Venture Mechanics

Venture Saturday, pitch practice, Scalathon, and diversity groups

Free Events

Visit Ventures (nonprofit)

King Seattle

Ventures Kitchen Incubator

Ventures (nonprofit)

Sub-market rate kitchen, coaching, and storage

Below-market Spaces

King Seattle

Ventures Microloans

Ventures (nonprofit)

Microloans for low-income entrepreneurs with business training

Lending terms apply Funding

Visit Ventures (nonprofit)

King Seattle

Veteran Founders & Funders

Venture Mechanics

Networking community for veteran founders

Free Events Veterans

Pierce Tacoma

VIBE (Veterans Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship)

UW Tacoma

Applied training and incubation for veteran entrepreneurs

Free Education Veterans

Visit UW Tacoma

Kitsap Poulsbo

Vibe Coworks

Community coworking in Poulsbo with Tech on Tap and Female Founders Power Hour events

Membership/Day Pass Spaces

Visit Vibe Coworks

King Olympia

WA Center for Women in Business

Thurston EDC

Free coaching, Let's Talk Business webinars with focus on women entrepreneurs

Free Mentorship Women

King Olympia

WA Center for Women in Business - HER-Commerce Edition

WCWB/Thurston EDC

Quick Startup training to help women launch online stores

Free Education Women

Visit WCWB/Thurston EDC

King Seattle

WA Clean Technology Alliance

CleanTech Alliance

Clean tech industry resources and networking

Free/membership Government

Visit CleanTech Alliance

King Seattle

WA Maritime Blue

Maritime sector support, innovation accelerator, blue economy resources

Free Government

Visit WA Maritime Blue

King

WA SSBCI Programs

WA Dept of Commerce

State Small Business Credit Initiative for underserved communities

Free Government Bipoc Women

King

WA State SSBCI Programs

WA Dept. of Commerce

State Small Business Credit Initiative for underserved communities

Various Funding

Visit Thurston EDC (statewide)

King Olympia

Washington APEX Accelerator

Thurston EDC (statewide)

Free counseling for government contracts and certifications statewide

Free Government

King Olympia

Washington APEX Accelerator

Thurston EDC (statewide)

Free counseling for government contracts and certifications statewide

Free Mentorship

Visit Thurston EDC (statewide)

King

Washington Creatives Academy

WA Dept of Commerce

Free business training for creative entrepreneurs

Free Government

King Seattle

Washington Maritime Blue Accelerator

Maritime Blue

4-month mentor program with global network for maritime startups, 30+ graduates

Free Accelerators

Visit Maritime Blue

King

Washington SBDC Network

WSU + SBA

No-cost 1:1 advising on all business phases, training, and market research

Free Mentorship

Visit WSU + SBA

King Olympia

Washington State Department of Commerce

WA Dept of Commerce

Statewide business assistance, financing programs, export support

Free Government

Visit WA Dept of Veterans Affairs

King Olympia

Washington State DVA Veteran Business

WA Dept of Veterans Affairs

Veteran-owned business certification and resources

Free Government Veterans

King Seattle

WE Lead Mentoring Program

UW Buerk Center

1:1 mentoring for women entrepreneurs in the UW community

Free Mentorship Women

King Seattle

West Seattle Tool Library

Nonprofit

3,300+ tools, Fix-It Night Wednesdays, classes with 1,500+ members

Free membership Spaces

Visit West Seattle Tool Library

King Seattle

West Seattle Tool Library Fix-It Night

West Seattle Tool Library

Repair clinics every Wednesday evening

Free Events

Kitsap Bremerton

West Sound CoderDojo

Free open-source coding education for youth (ages 7-18) and adults

Free Education

Visit West Sound CoderDojo

Pierce Tacoma

William Factory Incubator

William Factory (nonprofit)

Workshops, mentors, coaches, networking, and capital access since 1986

Free Accelerators

Visit William Factory (nonprofit)

King Seattle

Women Who Code Seattle

Women Who Code

Networking, mentorship, and career advice for women in tech (Note: organization transitioning)

Free Events Women

Visit Women Who Code

Pierce Tacoma

WorkSource Pierce County

WorkSource

Workforce development and business services

Free Government

King Seattle

WorkSource Seattle-King County

WorkSource

Small business resource directory and SEAP program

Free Government

King Seattle

WorkSource Seattle-King County

WorkSource

Small business resource directory and SEAP program

Free Mentorship

Snohomish Everett

WorkSource Snohomish County

WorkSource

Employment and training resources for businesses

Free Government