It’s that time of year again. PIE applications are open. And this class, the nearly 15-year-old, early-stage startup accelerator is focused specifically on Portland-based startups that have at least one BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or other Person of Color) founder. Applications are due March 14, 2023. But don’t stress. There’s still plenty of time to apply. Because applications are pretty straightforward.
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Startups for All applications are due March 1, 2023
Unlike some startup accelerators, Startups for All doesn’t require you to have a cofounder. Or an MVP. Or traction. It just needs you to have motivation and a concept. And if that description matches you, then you’re going to want to hustle to submit your application for the next cohort of startups in the program.
Read MoreApplications are now open for the Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator
Working on technology that will help with climate change or reducing environmental impact? First off, thank you. Second, there is a Pacific Northwest startup accelerator program designed especially for your startup. And applications for the program are currently open. Meet the Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator.
Read MoreInterested in joining a startup accelerator? PIE applications are now open
It’s that time of year. Time for the PIE startup accelerator to open its annual application period. And time for you, founder of a product-based startup, to decide if a startup accelerator could be beneficial for your company at this juncture.
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Questions about startup accelerators? Here are some lengthy, often meandering answers
I had the opportunity to host an AMA session for my day job PIE, yesterday. And what was scheduled to be an hour-long Q&A session wound up going almost twice that long. Lots of good questions. Lots of not-so-direct answers. But if you’re interested in the world of startup accelerators, I sincerely hope you find some value in it.
Read MoreTime to apply: Y Combinator applications are currently open; two other startup accelerator programs open for submissions soon
While they’re not for everybody, startup accelerator programs can be an important support mechanism for founders, providing them with the mentorship and support they need as they work to build their businesses. And when it comes to programs like Y Combinator, it can mean a whole lot more financial support, these days. So with that in mind, here are three accelerator programs worth considering that have either an open application period or that will in the next few weeks.
Read MoreThree Portland area startups set sail in Washington Maritime Blue Innovation Accelerator
New year, new accelerator programs. And to kick things off, three Portland area startups have been selected to participate in the Washington Maritime Blue Innovation Accelerator, a nonprofit startup accelerator program focused on driving inclusive innovation in the “blue economy.”
Read MoreNeed support building your startup in 2022? Apply to Startups for All EPIC!
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times: Being a founder is hard. And lonely. And challenging on any number of fronts. So I’m always a huge fan of organizations that help founders feel empowered and connected. Like Startups for All and their EPIC! program.
Read MoreVancouver startup Suggestion Ox selected for TinySeed Accelerator
Over the history of startup accelerators, any number of models for accelerators and the startups they support have emerged. Among them, the TinySeed Accelerator stands out as a leader in the accelerating bootstrapped startups. And now, another local startup — Suggestion Ox — is taking advantage of that program.
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