The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) announced a batch of 19 startups that will be taking place in the nonprofit’s 13th WTIA Founder Cohort Accelerator Program on Tuesday.
Part of the WTIA Startup Program, the Founder Cohort is designed to help early stage startups across Washington state grow and scale over the course of four months. Companies gain access to various resources, mentorship, networking opportunities and guidance as they navigate increasing revenue, securing additional investment, and growing their teams.
The 19 selected companies include:
- Aira Security
- Cr3ate.ai
- Devplan
- DrunR
- InnoMat.AI
- Jump
- Koniva
- LemiLeap
- NailedIT
- Nurano Labs / Color42
- Oikyo
- Optimly
- Pilotlight
- REearthable
- Rising Wines Collective
- SkyTax
- Tato
- VRenity
- One stealth startup
The Founder Cohort will run from this month through February.
“This program is about more than just education, it’s about building community,” Koki Sato, program manager of the accelerator, said in a statement. “We’re here to help founders strengthen their companies and connect with peers, mentors, and investors who can accelerate their growth.”
Since its inception, the WTIA Founder Cohort has supported over 300 companies. Alumni from previous cohorts have collectively raised over $400 million, according to WTIA.
