Seattle
1 Million Cups Seattle
Kauffman Foundation
6-min pitches + Q&A + networking every Wednesday 9am
Free
Events
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Tacoma
253 Connections Workshops
Pierce County Library System
B2B networking workshops across Pierce County
Free
Events
Visit Pierce County Library System
Seattle
360 Social Impact Studios
360 Social Impact Studios
Nonprofit incubator supporting historically marginalized founders with cohort programs, mentorship, and global fellowship opportunities
Free
Accelerators
Bipoc
Visit 360 Social Impact Studios
Seattle
AI House Seattle
AI2 Incubator + City of …
108K sq ft AI community hub at Pier 70 with coworking and events for 400+ attendees
Events free
Accelerators
Visit AI2 Incubator + City of Seattle
Seattle
Alaska Airlines Environmental Challenge
UW Buerk Center
Environmental innovation prototype competition
Free
Funding
Visit UW Buerk Center
Auburn
Auburn SBDC
WA SBDC Network
Business counseling services in Auburn
Free
Mentorship
Visit WA SBDC Network
Online
AWS Impact Accelerator
Amazon Web Services
10-week virtual program with $125K AWS credits for underrepresented founders
Free
Accelerators
Bipoc
Women
Visit Amazon Web Services
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 Nonprofit
Bainbridge Island
BARN Teen Nights
BARN
Monthly events for teens at Bainbridge makerspace
Free
Events
Visit BARN
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
Visit Bates Technical College
Bellevue
Bellevue College Entrepreneurship Certificate
Bellevue College
30-credit Certificate of Accomplishment in startup business and innovation
Tuition
Education
Visit Bellevue College
Bellevue
Bellevue College Innovation Lab
Bellevue College + Startup425
Business-ready and banking-ready preparation targeting $300K revenue
Free
Accelerators
Visit Bellevue College + Startup425
Bellevue
Bellevue Economic Development
City of Bellevue
Business services, startup resources, and tech sector support
Free
Government
Visit City of Bellevue
Bellevue
Bellevue SBDC
WA SBDC Network
Business counseling services on the Eastside
Free
Mentorship
Visit WA SBDC Network
Olympia
BEST Scholarships Lacey-Olympia-Tumwater
Cities + Thurston EDC
Full scholarships ($399 value) for startup training
Free
Government
Visit Cities + Thurston EDC
Bremerton
BIPOC Business Forum
KEDA + Partners
Business lending panels and expert speakers for BIPOC entrepreneurs
Free
Events
Bipoc
Visit KEDA + Partners
Seattle
Black Founders & Funders
Venture Mechanics
Quarterly meetups, mentors, accelerator access, and funding with 150+ members
Free
Events
Bipoc
Visit Venture Mechanics
Bremerton
Bremerton Economic Development
City of Bremerton
Business support and waterfront development initiatives
Free
Government
Visit City of Bremerton
Seattle
Business Impact NW
Business Impact NW
Microloans and business support for underserved entrepreneurs
Lending terms apply
Funding
Bipoc
Women
Visit Business Impact NW
Online
Business License Wizard
Governor's Office (ORIA)
Interactive platform generating customized checklist of all required licenses
Free
Education
Visit Governor's Office (ORIA)
Online
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)
Seattle
Capital Access Program
Seattle OED + Lenders
Pays down 20% of loan principal (max $30K) for Seattle businesses
Free
Funding
Visit Seattle OED + Lenders
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
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
Seattle
Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator Prizes
CleanTech Alliance + VertueLab
$10K+ prizes from 18-week cleantech accelerator program
$500 application fee
Funding
Visit CleanTech Alliance + VertueLab
Olympia
Center for Business & Innovation
Thurston EDC
Intro to Business Startup course and Resource Hotline (M-F 9:30-3:30)
Free
Mentorship
Visit Thurston EDC
Olympia
Center for Business & Innovation (Thurston)
Thurston EDC
Intro to Business Startup course and Resource Hotline (M-F 9:30-3:30)
Free
Government
Visit Thurston EDC
Online
Choose Washington
WA Dept of Commerce
Business relocation assistance and Washington state advantages
Free
Government
Visit WA Dept of Commerce
Olympia
City of Olympia Economic Development
City of Olympia
Business resources, permitting assistance, and downtown development
Free
Government
Visit City of Olympia
Seattle
CleanTech Alliance WECAN
CleanTech Alliance
Washington Entrepreneur Carbon Advancement Network for clean energy entrepreneurs
Free
Accelerators
Visit CleanTech Alliance
Seattle
CoMotion Advisory Network
UW CoMotion
Access to mentor community for UW affiliates and incubator members
Free
Mentorship
Visit UW CoMotion
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
Visit University of Washington
Bremerton
Contractor Coffee Hour
KEDA
Drop-in Zoom help with government contracting
Free
Mentorship
Visit KEDA
Bremerton
Contractor Coffee Hour (Kitsap)
KEDA
Drop-in Zoom help with government contracting
Free
Government
Visit KEDA
Seattle
Craft3
Craft3
Small business, nonprofit, and clean energy loans from $5K to $10M+
Lending terms apply
Funding
Bipoc
Women
Veterans
Immigrants
Visit Craft3
Online
Creatives Academy
WA Dept. of Commerce
12 free online lessons for creative professionals on IP, negotiation, and global expansion
Free
Education
Visit WA Dept. of Commerce
Lake Stevens
Creator Zone
Nonprofit
Creative makerspace for families in Lake Stevens
Varies
Spaces
Visit Nonprofit
Seattle
Dempsey Startup Competition
UW Buerk Center
Multi-stage competition with up to $25K prize, 28th year in 2025
Free
Funding
Visit UW Buerk Center
Des Moines
Des Moines SBDC (Highline)
WA SBDC/Highline College
Business counseling for South King County at Highline College
Free
Mentorship
Visit WA SBDC/Highline College
Bellevue
Eastside Entrepreneurs
Community
Networking and story sharing for Eastside business owners, 820 members
Free
Events
Visit Community
Everett
Economic Alliance Snohomish County
EASC
Business attraction, retention, minority/women/veteran support, export assistance
Free
Government
Bipoc
Women
Veterans
Visit EASC
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
Tacoma
EDB for Tacoma-Pierce County
EDB (501c6)
Business recruitment, retention, and diverse/veteran business support
Free
Mentorship
Veterans
Visit EDB (501c6)
Bremerton
edg3 Fund
Kitsap Bank
$20,000 small business competition prize for community impact
Free
Funding
Visit Kitsap Bank
Lynnwood
Edmonds College SBDC Partnership
Edmonds College
On-site no-cost advising and The Facility Makerspace access
Free (advising)
Education
Visit Edmonds College
Olympia
Enterprise for Equity
Enterprise for Equity
Microloans and training for rural and microenterprise businesses
Lending terms apply
Funding
Veterans
Visit Enterprise for Equity
Everett
Everett Economic Development
City of Everett
Business retention, expansion, and attraction programs
Free
Government
Visit City of Everett
Everett
Everett SBDC
WA SBDC Network
Business counseling services in Snohomish County
Free
Mentorship
Visit WA SBDC Network
Online
Export Voucher Program (STEP)
WA Dept. of Commerce
Reimbursement for trade show fees, translation, and international marketing
Free (reimbursement)
Funding
Visit WA Dept. of Commerce
Tacoma
FabLab Tacoma
Community
3D printers/scanners, laser, CNC, plasma, metal/wood shop
Public access
Spaces
Visit Community
Seattle
Family Business Exchange (FBX)
Seattle University IEC
Education on succession planning, governance, and generational transitions
Free
Mentorship
Visit Seattle University IEC
Federal Way
Federal Way Economic Development
City of Federal Way
Business attraction and retention programs
Free
Government
Visit City of Federal Way
Seattle
Filipino Founders & Funders
Venture Mechanics
Networking community for Filipino founders
Free
Events
Bipoc
Visit Venture Mechanics
Seattle
Foundations Founder-in-Residence
Foundations Seattle
Mentorship, founder circles, pitch clinics, and office space for early-stage founders
Free
Accelerators
Visit Foundations Seattle
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
Seattle
Founder Fridays (Seattle U)
Seattle University IEC
Public fireside chats with alumni entrepreneurs
Free
Events
Visit Seattle University IEC
Seattle
Founders Live Seattle
Founders Live (HQ Seattle)
99-second pitch competitions with audience vote
Free
Events
Visit Founders Live (HQ Seattle)
Bellevue
Global Innovation Exchange (GIX)
UW + Tsinghua University
Tech innovation graduate programs at the UW+Tsinghua Bellevue campus
Tuition
Education
Visit UW + Tsinghua University
Seattle
Graham & Walker Catalyst
Graham & Walker
Fundraising-readiness program for female founders, 638 founders served
Free
Accelerators
Women
Visit Graham & Walker
Seattle
Greater Seattle Export Accelerator
Seattle OED + Partners
Fully sponsored export training for STEM/R&D businesses
Free
Education
Visit Seattle OED + Partners
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
Seattle
Harriet Stephenson Competition
Seattle University
Business plan competition with prizes
Free
Funding
Visit Seattle University
Des Moines
Highline College SBDC
Highline College
Business counseling for South King County entrepreneurs
Free
Education
Visit Highline College
Seattle
Hing Hay Coworks
SCIDpda (nonprofit)
Conference rooms, fiber internet, and print center in the ID
$40 trial
Spaces
Visit SCIDpda (nonprofit)
Seattle
Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge
UW Buerk Center
Health prototype competition with prizes up to $15K+
Free
Funding
Visit UW Buerk Center
Tacoma
Impactathon Tacoma
Innov8Social
Community brainstorming events for local challenges
Free
Events
Visit Innov8Social
Everett
Invest Northwest SnoCo
Snohomish County + Partners
4 months free desk space and networking for international businesses
Free
Spaces
Immigrants
Visit Snohomish County + Partners
Seattle
JASSW Shared Kitchen
JASSW/NVC
Commercial kitchen with WA health-compliant facilities in the ID
Permit-based
Spaces
Visit JASSW/NVC
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
Visit UW Buerk Center
Bellevue
KCLS DemographicsNow
King County Library System
Customer segmentation and demographic analysis for site selection
Free
Libraries
Visit King County Library System
Bellevue
KCLS FDO Professional
King County Library System
Foundation and grant funding research database
Free
Libraries
Visit King County Library System
Bellevue
KCLS LinkedIn Learning
King County Library System
16,000+ business, tech, and design courses
Free
Libraries
Visit King County Library System
Bellevue
KCLS Makerspaces
King County Library
3D printers, laser cutters, sewing, vinyl cutters, recording at Bellevue and Federal Way
Free
Spaces
Visit King County Library
Bellevue
KCLS Small Business Resources
King County Library System
Sample business plans, counseling connections, and databases
Free
Libraries
Visit King County Library System
Kent
Kent Economic Development
City of Kent
Manufacturing and logistics business support
Free
Government
Visit City of Kent
Seattle
King County Equity Now
King County
Programs supporting BIPOC-owned businesses
Free
Government
Bipoc
Visit King County
Seattle
King County OEOCE
King County Executive
Business attraction, retention, and Small Business Awards program
Free
Mentorship
Visit King County Executive
Seattle
King County Office of Economic Development
King County
Business attraction, retention, Small Business Awards program
Free
Government
Visit King County
Seattle
King County Permits
King County
Building permits and land use assistance
Varies
Government
Visit King County
Bremerton
Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
KEDA
Statistical data, market research, site location, permitting introductions
Free
Government
Visit KEDA
Bremerton
Kitsap EDA Business Services
KEDA (nonprofit)
Statistical data, market research, site location, and permitting introductions
Free
Mentorship
Visit KEDA (nonprofit)
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
Bremerton
Kitsap SBDC
WA SBDC/KEDA
Business counseling services via KEDA
Free
Mentorship
Visit WA SBDC/KEDA
Seattle
Korean Founders & Funders
Venture Mechanics
Networking community for Korean founders
Free
Events
Bipoc
Visit Venture Mechanics
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
Visit City + St. Martin's + Thurston EDC
Olympia
Lacey-Olympia SBDC
WA SBDC/Thurston EDC
Business counseling and video series at Thurston EDC
Free
Mentorship
Visit WA SBDC/Thurston EDC
Seattle
LGBTQ+ Founders & Funders
Venture Mechanics
Networking community for LGBTQ+ founders
Free
Events
Lgbtq
Visit Venture Mechanics
Seattle
Library to Business (L2B) Program
Seattle Public Library
1:1 business librarian appointments, premium databases, and workshops
Free
Libraries
Visit Seattle Public Library
Seattle
Life Science WA Institute (WIN Mentoring)
Life Science Washington
Milestone-based mentoring and pro-bono consulting for biotech and medtech startups
Free
Accelerators
Visit Life Science Washington
Seattle
Life Science Washington
Life Science Washington
Life sciences industry support and advocacy
Free/membership
Government
Visit Life Science Washington
Bremerton
Matchstick Lab Accelerator
KEDA (WSMA grant)
Mentorship, education, networking for 24 early-stage businesses per cohort
Free
Accelerators
Visit KEDA (WSMA grant)
Online
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub
Microsoft
Up to $150K Azure, GitHub Enterprise, and OpenAI credits
Free
Funding
Visit Microsoft
Online
MyStartup365
WA Dept of Commerce
Free startup resources and government pathways for Washington entrepreneurs
Free
Government
Visit WA Dept of Commerce
Bellevue
New Tech Eastside
New Tech Northwest
Monthly tech community events on the Eastside
$20-27
Events
Visit New Tech Northwest
Seattle
New Tech Seattle
New Tech Northwest
Monthly tech community events with networking
$20-27
Events
Visit New Tech Northwest
Tacoma
New Tech Tacoma
New Tech Northwest
Monthly tech community events in Tacoma
$20-27
Events
Visit New Tech Northwest
Seattle
North Seattle College Entrepreneurship Certificate
North Seattle College
3-quarter certificate program covering business planning, marketing, and financing
Tuition
Education
Visit North Seattle College
Everett
NW Innovation Resource Center
NWIRC
Support for innovators and inventors with The Lab Network and Project Reinvent
Free
Mentorship
Visit NWIRC
Everett
NW Innovation Resource Center - The Lab Network
NWIRC
Cohort programs in BlueTech/CleanTech and Agricultural Tech for Snohomish County
Free
Education
Visit NWIRC
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
Olympia
OlyMEGA
Nonprofit
3D printing, laser, sewing, woodworking with free Thursday Open House in Olympia
Free open house Thursdays
Spaces
Visit Nonprofit
Olympia
OlyMEGA Thursday Open House
OlyMEGA
Free open house every Thursday at Olympia makerspace
Free
Events
Visit OlyMEGA
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
Tacoma
Pierce County Business Accelerator Workshops
PCBA
Spring workshop series on growth, social media, and mindset
Free
Events
Visit PCBA
Tacoma
Pierce County Economic Development
Pierce County
Site planning, financing guidance, and permit assistance
Free
Government
Visit Pierce County
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
Tacoma
Pierce County Library Microsoft Certifications
Pierce County Library System
Free Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification training
Free
Libraries
Visit Pierce County Library System
Tacoma
Pierce County Permits
Pierce County
Permitting and land use services
Varies
Government
Visit Pierce County
Everett
Plug and Play Seattle
Plug and Play
12-week virtual accelerator with free Everett office space
Free
Accelerators
Visit Plug and Play
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
Seattle
Puget Sound Regional Council
PSRC
Regional planning and economic development coordination
Free resources
Government
Visit PSRC
Seattle
Rainier Valley Community Development Fund
RVCDF
Micro to commercial loans for SE Seattle businesses
Lending terms apply
Funding
Bipoc
Visit RVCDF
Redmond
Redmond Economic Development
City of Redmond
Tech corridor support and business assistance
Free
Government
Visit City of Redmond
Renton
Renton Economic Development
City of Renton
Business licensing and development assistance
Free
Government
Visit City of Renton
Online
Restart Academy
WA Dept. of Commerce
Training for rebuilding or pivoting a business, including fresh start modules
Free
Education
Visit WA Dept. of Commerce
Seattle
SBA Community Navigator Program
U.S. Small Business …
Reach underserved entrepreneurs with federal resources
Free
Government
Bipoc
Women
Veterans
Visit U.S. Small Business Administration
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
Online
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
Online
ScaleUp Washington
WA Dept. of Commerce
35-hour intensive training curriculum for established businesses targeting seven-figure revenue
Free
Education
Visit WA Dept. of Commerce
Seattle
SCORE Greater Seattle
SCORE (501c3)
Confidential 1:1 counseling with 160+ mentors across 62 industries
Free
Mentorship
Visit SCORE (501c3)
Seattle
SCORE Local Workshops
SCORE Greater Seattle
Workshops on AI, taxes, pricing, marketing, and grant writing
Free (most)
Mentorship
Visit SCORE Greater Seattle
Seattle
SCORE Women's Pitch Contest
SCORE Greater Seattle
Annual pitch contest with coaching and cash prizes
Free
Funding
Women
Visit SCORE Greater Seattle
Seattle
SEA619
PACE
Multi-stage pathway from Association to Incubator to Accelerator for Black founders
Free (year 1)
Accelerators
Bipoc
Visit PACE
Seattle
Seattle Angel Conference
Mossy Ventures
12-week competition with $150-200K investment to winner, SAC 25 active
Symbolic fee
Accelerators
Visit Mossy Ventures
Seattle
Seattle Business Licensing
City of Seattle
Business license assistance and compliance resources
Varies
Government
Visit City of Seattle
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
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
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
Seattle
Seattle Commercial Affordability Program
City of Seattle OED
Assistance for small businesses facing rent increases
Free
Government
Visit City of Seattle OED
Seattle
Seattle Makers
Community Makers NW
Laser cutting, 3D printing, woodshop, and metal shop in Wallingford
$125-$245/mo
Spaces
Visit Community Makers NW
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
Seattle
Seattle Makers Scholarship
Community Makers NW
Full membership for economically disadvantaged individuals
Free
Spaces
Visit Community Makers NW
Seattle
Seattle OED Legal Assistance
City of Seattle OED
Free counseling on corporate/IP, commercial leasing, and operations
Free
Mentorship
Visit City of Seattle OED
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
Visit City of Seattle OED
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
Seattle
Seattle Permit Coaching
Seattle OED + SDCI
Research support, permit strategy, and expedited review assistance
Free
Mentorship
Visit Seattle OED + SDCI
Seattle
Seattle Restored
City of Seattle OED
Pop-up spaces in vacant storefronts with $2,500 stipend, free rent, insurance
Free
Spaces
Visit City of Seattle OED
Seattle
Seattle Startup Founder 101
Community
Best practices, AI governance, and feedback sessions
Free
Events
Visit Community
Seattle
Seattle Startup Friends
Community
Founder-to-founder networking and mentorship at Fremont Brewing
Free
Events
Visit Community
Seattle
Seattle Startups Open Coffee
Community
Weekly virtual/hybrid networking with 5,000+ members
Free
Events
Visit Community
Seattle
Seattle Storefront Repair Fund
City of Seattle OED
Grants to cover costs associated with property damage
Free grant
Government
Visit City of Seattle OED
Seattle
Seattle Tech Week
Community
100+ community events and networking, July 27-31, 2026
Free (most)
Events
Visit Community
Seattle
Seattle U Family Business Exchange (FBX)
Seattle University IEC
Education on succession planning, governance, and generational transitions
Free
Education
Visit Seattle University IEC
Seattle
Seattle U IEC Coaching
Seattle University
Connections to startup community and experiential learning since 1990
Free
Mentorship
Visit Seattle University
Seattle
Seattle U Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (IEC)
Seattle University
Venture support, student consulting, and micro-enterprise support since 1990
Free
Education
Visit Seattle University
Seattle
Seattle WMBE Priority Program
City of Seattle
Priority contracting for women and minority-owned businesses
Free
Government
Bipoc
Women
Visit City of Seattle
Seattle
She's Coding Seattle
She's Coding
Monthly meetups, codeathons, and interview prep
Free
Events
Women
Visit She's Coding
Everett
Sno-Isle Business Tools
Sno-Isle Libraries
Data Axle, ABI/INFORM, Business Plans Handbook with remote access
Free
Libraries
Visit Sno-Isle Libraries
Everett
Sno-Isle Gale Business Entrepreneurship
Sno-Isle Libraries
Business planning templates and entrepreneurship resources
Free
Libraries
Visit Sno-Isle Libraries
Lynnwood
Sno-Isle SCORE Partnership
Sno-Isle Libraries
1-hour free counseling appointments at Lynnwood Library
Free
Libraries
Visit Sno-Isle Libraries
Everett
SnoCo Makerspace
Nonprofit
3D printers, laser, woodshop, electronics with free Maker Tuesday tours in South Everett
Membership; free tours
Spaces
Visit Nonprofit
Everett
Snohomish County Planning
Snohomish County
Development permits and planning services
Varies
Government
Visit Snohomish County
Everett
Snohomish County SBIA Program
Snohomish County + Ventures
8-week Business Basics course with microloans and food/childcare incubation
Free
Accelerators
Visit Snohomish County + Ventures
Arlington
SnoWorks Community Workspace
SnoWorks
Community workspace in downtown Snohomish and Arlington with fiber internet
Membership/Drop-in
Spaces
Visit SnoWorks
Federal Way
South King Tool Library
Nonprofit
Tools, sewing, pressure washers, composting workshops in Federal Way
Free
Spaces
Visit Nonprofit
Tacoma
South Sound Entrepreneurship Week
buildJUSTLY + Partners
Five-day panels, workshops, and networking with 1,000+ attendees
Free
Events
Visit buildJUSTLY + Partners
Tacoma
Spaceworks Black Business Accelerator
Spaceworks Tacoma
Business plan development and networking for Black-owned businesses
Free
Accelerators
Bipoc
Visit Spaceworks Tacoma
Tukwila
Spice Bridge-FIN Kitchen
Food Innovation Network
Commercial kitchen, coaching, permits/licensing, marketing for food entrepreneurs
Free
Spaces
Bipoc
Women
Immigrants
Visit Food Innovation Network
Seattle
SPL Business Databases
Seattle Public Library
ABI/INFORM, Data Axle, SimplyAnalytics, RMA eStatement Studies
Free
Libraries
Visit Seattle Public Library
Seattle
SPL Mergent Intellect
Seattle Public Library
Detailed data on millions of US businesses for competitor research
Free
Libraries
Visit Seattle Public Library
Seattle
SPL PitchBook Access
Seattle Public Library
Venture capital deal flow, valuations, and investor profile database
Free
Libraries
Visit Seattle Public Library
Olympia
SPSCC Entrepreneur Academy
South Puget Sound CC
Tuition-free year-long program with diverse mentor network
Free
Education
Visit South Puget Sound CC
Seattle
Startup Grind Seattle
Startup Grind/Google
Monthly fireside chats with founders and investors, 5,255 members
Free
Events
Visit Startup Grind/Google
Bremerton
Startup Kitsap
Community
Tech on Tap, Female Founders Power Hour, and startup community on the peninsula
Free
Events
Visit Community
Online
StartUp Washington Portal
WA Dept. of Commerce
Clearinghouse for funding, training, technical assistance, mentorship, and SizeUp tool
Free
Education
Visit WA Dept. of Commerce
Seattle
Startup World Cup Seattle Regional
Founders Live + WTIA
Regional competition where winner advances to global finals for $1M
Free
Funding
Visit Founders Live + WTIA
Bellevue
Startup425
Eastside Cities Coalition
Free coworking sessions, accelerator, and workshops for Eastside entrepreneurs
Free
Events
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Bellevue
Startup425 Accelerator
Startup425 + Founder Institute
15-week program with mentorship, no equity taken, 39 graduates to date
Free
Accelerators
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Seattle
Storefront Repair Fund
City of Seattle OED
Grants to cover costs associated with property damage
Free
Funding
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Seattle
SURF Incubator
SURF Inc.
Downtown Seattle coworking at 999 3rd Ave with gym, podcast studio, 300+ annual events
$99-$1,700/mo
Spaces
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Seattle
SURF Incubator Free Wednesdays
SURF Incubator
Full coworking 9am-5pm every Wednesday with networking
Free
Spaces
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Seattle
SURF Startups in Action
SURF Incubator
Weekly networking at SURF Incubator with 300+ annual events
Free
Events
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Tacoma
SURGEtacoma
SURGE Coworking
Tacoma coworking with $199/mo dedicated desk, enterprise-ready
$199/mo
Spaces
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Tacoma
Tacoma Community & Economic Development
City of Tacoma
Business licensing, permitting, and small business development resources
Free
Government
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Tacoma
Tacoma Maritime Blue Incubator
Maritime Blue
Free rent incubator for maritime and clean energy startups with mentorship
Free
Accelerators
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Tacoma
Tacoma Public Library Business Resources
Tacoma Public Library
Business databases and research assistance
Free
Libraries
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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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Tacoma
Tacoma SBDC (Bates)
WA SBDC/Bates Technical
Business counseling and orientation sessions at Bates Technical College
Free
Mentorship
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Tacoma
Tacoma Small Business Enterprise Program
City of Tacoma
Small and disadvantaged business support
Free
Government
Bipoc
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Tacoma
Tacoma Urban League - Small Business Navigator
Tacoma Urban League
Coaching, workshops, networking, and credit support for Black entrepreneurs
Free
Mentorship
Bipoc
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Seattle
Technology Alliance
Technology Alliance
Tech industry advocacy and policy support
Membership
Government
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Tacoma
Techstars Startup Week Tacoma
Techstars + Partners
Annual startup week with panels, workshops, and networking
Free
Events
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Lynnwood
The Facility (Edmonds College)
Edmonds College
Laser, 3D printers, CNC, metal/wood shop with pay-as-you-go access
Pay-per-use
Spaces
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Everett
TheLab Everett
NWIRC (nonprofit)
FREE advisory services, 3D printers, and workspaces for inventors and entrepreneurs
Free
Accelerators
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Olympia
Thurston Economic Development Council
Thurston EDC
Business retention, expansion, startup programs, regional data
Free
Government
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Olympia
Thurston EDC
Thurston EDC (nonprofit)
Business retention, expansion, startup programs, and regional data
Free
Mentorship
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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
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Seattle
TiE Seattle
TiE (global nonprofit)
Mentoring, networking, and Investment Outlook Panels
Events free
Events
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Seattle
TiE Seattle Z5 Catalyst
TiE Seattle
Access to Z5 Catalyst funding through TiE network
Free events
Funding
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Olympia
Timberland Regional Library Resources
Timberland Regional Library
Gale Business, Data Axle, Legal Forms, Expanded Access Hours (7am-8pm)
Free
Libraries
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Tacoma
Tinkertopia TinkerSpace
Tinkertopia
Upcycling, sculpture, and STEAM activities in downtown Tacoma
$10/90-min session
Spaces
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Seattle
Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle - Entrepreneurship
Urban League of Metropolitan …
Intake program, technical assistance, and business directory for Black entrepreneurs
Free
Mentorship
Bipoc
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Seattle
UW Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship
UW Foster School
Business plan competitions, mentor network, and entrepreneurship courses
Free
Education
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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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Seattle
UW CoMotion
University of Washington
IP licensing, venture creation, and innovation hub bridging research to commercialization
Free (core programs)
Education
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Seattle
UW CoMotion Fundamentals for Startups
UW CoMotion
Free lecture series on customer development, financing, and startup knowledge every Friday
Free
Education
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Tacoma
UW Tacoma Entrepreneurship Center
UW Tacoma
Community resources and entrepreneurship support
Free
Education
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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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Tacoma
UW Tacoma Milgard Center for Business
UW Tacoma
Business advising and student consulting for regional businesses
Free
Education
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Seattle
Venture Mechanics Events
Venture Mechanics
Venture Saturday, pitch practice, Scalathon, and diversity groups
Free
Events
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Seattle
Ventures Kitchen Incubator
Ventures (nonprofit)
Sub-market rate kitchen, coaching, and storage
Below-market
Spaces
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Seattle
Ventures Microloans
Ventures (nonprofit)
Microloans for low-income entrepreneurs with business training
Lending terms apply
Funding
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Seattle
Veteran Founders & Funders
Venture Mechanics
Networking community for veteran founders
Free
Events
Veterans
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Tacoma
VIBE (Veterans Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship)
UW Tacoma
Applied training and incubation for veteran entrepreneurs
Free
Education
Veterans
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Poulsbo
Vibe Coworks
Vibe Coworks
Community coworking in Poulsbo with Tech on Tap and Female Founders Power Hour events
Membership/Day Pass
Spaces
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Olympia
WA Center for Women in Business
Thurston EDC
Free coaching, Let's Talk Business webinars with focus on women entrepreneurs
Free
Mentorship
Women
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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
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Seattle
WA Clean Technology Alliance
CleanTech Alliance
Clean tech industry resources and networking
Free/membership
Government
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Seattle
WA Maritime Blue
WA Maritime Blue
Maritime sector support, innovation accelerator, blue economy resources
Free
Government
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Online
WA SSBCI Programs
WA Dept of Commerce
State Small Business Credit Initiative for underserved communities
Free
Government
Bipoc
Women
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Online
WA State SSBCI Programs
WA Dept. of Commerce
State Small Business Credit Initiative for underserved communities
Various
Funding
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Olympia
Washington APEX Accelerator
Thurston EDC (statewide)
Free counseling for government contracts and certifications statewide
Free
Government
Visit Thurston EDC (statewide)
Online
Washington Creatives Academy
WA Dept of Commerce
Free business training for creative entrepreneurs
Free
Government
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Seattle
Washington Maritime Blue Accelerator
Maritime Blue
4-month mentor program with global network for maritime startups, 30+ graduates
Free
Accelerators
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Online
Washington SBDC Network
WSU + SBA
No-cost 1:1 advising on all business phases, training, and market research
Free
Mentorship
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Olympia
Washington State Department of Commerce
WA Dept of Commerce
Statewide business assistance, financing programs, export support
Free
Government
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Olympia
Washington State DVA Veteran Business
WA Dept of Veterans Affairs
Veteran-owned business certification and resources
Free
Government
Veterans
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Seattle
WE Lead Mentoring Program
UW Buerk Center
1:1 mentoring for women entrepreneurs in the UW community
Free
Mentorship
Women
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Seattle
West Seattle Tool Library
Nonprofit
3,300+ tools, Fix-It Night Wednesdays, classes with 1,500+ members
Free membership
Spaces
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Seattle
West Seattle Tool Library Fix-It Night
West Seattle Tool Library
Repair clinics every Wednesday evening
Free
Events
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Bremerton
West Sound CoderDojo
West Sound CoderDojo
Free open-source coding education for youth (ages 7-18) and adults
Free
Education
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Tacoma
William Factory Incubator
William Factory (nonprofit)
Workshops, mentors, coaches, networking, and capital access since 1986
Free
Accelerators
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Seattle
Women Who Code Seattle
Women Who Code
Networking, mentorship, and career advice for women in tech (Note: organization transitioning)
Free
Events
Women
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Tacoma
WorkSource Pierce County
WorkSource
Workforce development and business services
Free
Government
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Seattle
WorkSource Seattle-King County
WorkSource
Small business resource directory and SEAP program
Free
Government
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Everett
WorkSource Snohomish County
WorkSource
Employment and training resources for businesses
Free
Government
Visit WorkSource
Online
WSU Business Plan Competition
WSU Center for …
Pitch competition with $10K grand prize
Free
Funding
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Online
WSU Center for Entrepreneurship
Washington State University
Business plan competition and entrepreneurship programs
Free
Education
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Online
WSU Jones Milestone Accelerator
WSU
6-month program with stipends, legal credit, and coworking for student ventures
Free
Accelerators
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Seattle
WTIA Founder Cohort
WTIA
6-month curriculum, mentorship, and investor connections for seed-stage WA tech startups
Free
Accelerators
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