Seattle Startup Resources
100+ free resources for Seattle founders. Accelerators, funding, coworking, mentorship in the city that built Amazon, Microsoft, and Starbucks.
Seattle
The Pacific Northwest’s startup capital. Home to Amazon, Microsoft, Zillow, Redfin, and hundreds of venture-backed companies.
Seattle founders have access to 100+ free resources. No excuses.
Why Seattle
- $4.8B venture capital invested in 2023
- Top 10 U.S. startup ecosystem by volume
- Zero state income tax keeps more in your pocket
- Tech talent density second only to SF
Where Founders Build
South Lake Union — Amazon HQ, biotech corridor, AI House Seattle at Pier 70
Capitol Hill — SURF Incubator, indie startups, creative tech
University District — UW CoMotion Labs, student founders, research spinoffs
Pioneer Square — Galvanize, Techstars alumni, co-working density
Key Programs
- AI House Seattle — AI-focused workspace and community at Pier 70
- SURF Incubator — 8,000 sq ft for early-stage hardware and software
- CoMotion Labs — UW’s startup accelerator for research commercialization
- Techstars Seattle — 13-week accelerator, $120K investment
- Seattle Angel Conference — 12-week competition, $150-200K prize