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title: 'Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center spotlights Silicon Forest opportunity'
date: '2026-01-27T09:07:44-08:00'
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# Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center spotlights Silicon Forest opportunity

We’ve all doomscrolled enough through the “doom loop” jibber jabber about our region. It’s nice to see others taking [a more positive spin on the potential of the Silicon Forest](https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/portland-high-growth-startups-nasdaq-report/). (Especially as we appear to have the early indicators of a [hardware renaissance](https://youtu.be/-oueDhxiEd0) happening around here.)

According to Technically:

> In fact, the new [report published by the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center](https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/strong-startup-regions-nasdaq-arie-report-2025-builders/) featuring analysis by Heartland Forward argues Portland has become one of the country’s best at supporting fast-growth entrepreneurs.
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> …
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> Among smaller regions, Portland’s entrepreneurs attract a relatively higher number of venture capital deals, reflecting repeat founders and adjacency to big capital markets (namely, Seattle and Silicon Valley). State investments in the semiconductor industry aim to generate a wider swath of tech jobs; not just software developers, but machinists too.
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> The takeaway: The same policy pragmatism that pushed Oregon CHIPS over the line can power a faster startup flywheel — if the region’s reputation is further extended, and entrepreneurs continue to love the lifestyle.

For more, read “[The Silicon Forest grew up. Can Portland turn CHIPS momentum into founder speed?](https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/portland-high-growth-startups-nasdaq-report/)“

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