What is your role in the innovation economy?
Start with the path that fits where you are today.
I’m building something new
For founders and entrepreneurs with an idea, prototype, or early-stage company who need structure, validation, and the right people around the table.
Explore SpringboardI’m ready to grow or rescale
For startups entering investment or revenue and established organizations that need help growing, adapting, or rescaling.
Explore ScaleI represent a university innovation lab
For research, commercialization, and academic teams connecting innovation with founders, companies, investors, and regional partners.
Partner on CommercializationI want to participate or support
For mentors, investors, sponsors, foundations, venues, service providers, and partners who can contribute resources or expertise.
Get InvolvedA regional network for practical innovation.
The Inland Northwest has research talent, founder energy, established companies, capital, technical expertise, and deep community commitment. InnovateINW connects those assets so ideas move into market and organizations can grow.
This is not innovation as a slogan. It is company-building, commercialization, rescaling, and durable connection across the Inland Northwest.
Innovation is already happening here.
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Built by founders, backed by regional partners.
Founder companies, founding partners, sponsors, and ecosystem supporters should be visible early on the landing page.
Founder companies / alumni
Founding partners
Sponsors and ecosystem partners
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Programs and services built around growth.
Springboard is the main program family: Founder Sprint, Springboard Scale, and Masterclasses.
Springboard Founder Sprint
A 90-day sprint for founders who need clarity, validation, mentorship, and a practical path forward.
Apply to SpringboardSpringboard Scale
Growth and rescale services for startups moving into investment/revenue and established organizations adapting to new markets.
Explore ScaleMasterclasses
Focused working sessions on go-to-market, AI adoption, cybersecurity readiness, investor readiness, commercialization, sales systems, and operations.
View MasterclassesMeet the people building the region’s innovation economy.
Join upcoming InnovateINW masterclasses, network sessions, conference programming, and founder events.
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