Startup425 Accelerator Program
- Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce
- Sep 16, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 25, 2024
Startup425 is proud to announce the launch of the S425 accelerator program, in partnership with the Founder Institute! This intensive program offers two tracks: one for startup founders who plan to seek venture capital investment; the other for traditional entrepreneurs building sustainable small businesses.
This pilot program is presented in partnership with the Founder Institute, one of the world’s premier startup accelerators. The program is entirely free to admitted entrepreneurs based in one of the Startup425 partner cities (Bellevue, Bothell, Renton, Redmon, Kirkland, and Issaquah).
The S425 Accelerator kickoff session is on Monday, September 30th, 6-8pm on Zoom. All subsequent sessions will be held on Tuesdays, 6-8pm via Zoom. All required sessions will be virtual though we plan to offer some optional in-person events as well.
The program will include both a Startup track based on the standard Founder Institute curriculum for founders building venture-scale startups that will seek VC funding, as well as a Traditional Business track designed for entrepreneurs building small- to medium-size companies funded through debt or other means.
Sessions will be held virtually with optional in-person events from the end of September until late January with breaks for holidays, final dates TBD.
Sign up for more information at startup425.org/accelerator!
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