The WTIA Startup Program’s Founder Cohort is a four-month program designed to assist early-stage startups in Washington state in growing and scaling their businesses. The program provides access to resources, mentorship, networking opportunities, and guidance to help companies increase revenue, secure additional investment, and expand their teams.
The 19 selected companies for the 13th WTIA Founder Cohort Accelerator Program 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 13th WTIA Founder Cohort Accelerator Program will be ongoing from this month until February. According to Koki Sato, the program manager of the accelerator, the program is not just about education but also about fostering a community where founders can strengthen their companies and connect with peers, mentors, and investors to accelerate their growth.
Since its establishment, the WTIA Founder Cohort has supported over 300 companies, with alumni from previous cohorts collectively raising over $400 million, as reported by WTIA.