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Supporting student entrepreneurs and the entre-curious since 1991. Proudly part of @uwfosterschool at the University of Washington.
Students interested in climate tech, sustainability and/or innovations that impact our planet should enroll in the Environmental Innovation Practicum (ENTRE 443/543, ENGR 498A, ENVIR 495) for fall quarter 2025! Learn more at eic.washington.edu under the PRACTICUM tab.
August 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Students medical devices, biotech, public health, and other related innovations should enroll in the Health Innovation Practicum (ENTRE 445/545, PHARM 595) for fall quarter 2025! Learn more at eic.washington.edu under the PRACTICUM tab.
August 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Students interested in climate tech, sustainability and/or innovations that impact our planet should enroll in the Environmental Innovation Practicum (ENTRE 443/543, ENGR 498A, ENVIR 495) for fall quarter 2025! Learn more at eic.washington.edu under the PRACTICUM tab.
August 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Undergraduate and graduate students interested in medical devices, biotech, public health, and other related innovations should enroll in the Health Innovation Practicum (ENTRE 445/545, PHARM 595) for fall quarter 2025. Learn more at hic.washington.edu under the PRACTICUM tab.
August 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Students interested in climate tech, sustainability and/or innovations that impact our planet should enroll in the Environmental Innovation Practicum (ENTRE 443/543, ENGR 498A, ENVIR 495) for fall quarter 2025! Learn more at eic.washington.edu under the PRACTICUM tab.
August 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Two University of Washington students are taking on a tech giant with an AI-powered browser -- and they just landed a spot in Y Combinator to do it. Meet Meteor, a startup rethinking how we interact with the internet, one automated task at a time. Read more at geekwire.com

#Startup
August 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
After five decades of inspiring and empowering student entrepreneurs and innovators, Ed Lazowski opens up to Geekwire about his future and the ever-changing landscape of innovation coursework. This is a must-read for students, alumni, and the community.

#UW #Entrepreneurship #UWAllen
August 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Smaller, cheaper, and more scalable? Sounds like an incredible innovation coming out of the University of Washington! Read about the amazing new startup based on research at UW in this piece by @Geekwire 

#ICYMI #UW #UWEngineering #Innovation #Startup
August 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Students interested in climate tech, sustainability and/or innovations that impact our planet should enroll in the Environmental Innovation Practicum (ENTRE 443/543, ENGR 498A, ENVIR 495) for fall quarter 2025! Learn more at eic.washington.edu under the PRACTICUM tab.
August 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This UW Mechanical Engineering article highlights recent projects that aim to make manufacturing processes more environmentally friendly, improve renewable energy technologies and reduce plastic waste. Read the full story at www.me.washington.edu/news/...
  
#ICYMI #UW #UWEngineering #Sustainability
August 9, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Students medical devices, biotech, public health, and other related innovations should enroll in the Health Innovation Practicum (ENTRE 445/545, PHARM 595) for fall quarter 2025! Learn more at eic.washington.edu under the PRACTICUM tab.
August 8, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Check out the latest news in the world of startups in this Business Wire release highlighting Kotoba Technologies, co-founded by UW alum Jungo Kasai, for their impressive capital funding. Read the full article at www.businesswire.com/news/h...
 
#ICYMI #UW #Seattle #Tech #AI #Startup
August 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Students interested in climate tech, sustainability and/or innovations that impact our planet should enroll in the Environmental Innovation Practicum (ENTRE 443/543, ENGR 498A, ENVIR 495) for fall quarter 2025! Learn more at eic.washington.edu under the PRACTICUM tab.
August 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A generational opportunity? We saw 35% of finalist teams across three major Buerk Center competitions in 2025 use AI-driven innovations as part of their primary focus. Check out this article on how Seattle can own the AI era: www.geekwire.com/2025/can-s...

#ICYMI #UW #Seattle #Tech #AI #Startup
August 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Undergraduate and graduate students interested in medical devices, biotech, public health, and other related innovations should enroll in the Health Innovation Practicum (ENTRE 445/545, PHARM 595) for fall quarter 2025. Learn more at hic.washington.edu under the PRACTICUM tab.
August 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The next step of their journey begins now: bit.ly/2025AcceleratorCohort

Read about the 2025 cohort of the Buerk Accelerator and how after 15 years, we're refreshing one of the most successful entrepreneurship programs in the history of our Center.
Buerk Accelerator 2025 Cohort Begins Path to Successful Launch
Six early-stage startups accepted into 2025–26 program ready to grow their businesses through mentorship and milestone-based achievements.
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August 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
This event is great for any students interested in ClimateTech, the Environmental Innovation Practicum this fall, or next year's Environmental Innovation Challenge. Learn more at washington.startuptree.co
July 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Students interested in climate tech, sustainability and/or innovations that impact our planet should enroll in the Environmental Innovation Practicum (ENTRE 443/543, ENGR 498A, ENVIR 495) for fall quarter 2025! Learn more at eic.washington.edu under the PRACTICUM tab.
July 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This event is great for any students interested in ClimateTech, the Environmental Innovation Practicum this fall, or next year's Environmental Innovation Challenge. Learn more at washington.startuptree.co
July 15, 2025 at 2:11 AM
This event is great for any students interested in ClimateTech, the Environmental Innovation Practicum this fall, or next year's Environmental Innovation Challenge. Learn more at washington.startuptree.co
July 14, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Students interested in climate tech, sustainability and/or innovations that impact our planet should enroll in the Environmental Innovation Practicum (ENTRE 443/543, ENGR 498A, ENVIR 495) for fall quarter 2025! Learn more at eic.washington.edu under the PRACTICUM tab.
July 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
PNW Climate Week takes place this July with events in ten cities, as well as at the University of Washington! These events are great for students interested in the Environmental Innovation Practicum this fall, or next year's Environmental Innovation Challenge.
July 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Students medical devices, biotech, public health, and other related innovations should enroll in the Health Innovation Practicum (ENTRE 445/545, PHARM 595) for fall quarter 2025! Learn more at eic.washington.edu under the PRACTICUM tab.
July 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Students interested in climate tech, sustainability and/or innovations that impact our planet should enroll in the Environmental Innovation Practicum (ENTRE 443/543, ENGR 498A, ENVIR 495) for fall quarter 2025! Learn more at eic.washington.edu under the PRACTICUM tab.
July 8, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Undergraduate and graduate students interested in medical devices, biotech, public health, and other related innovations should enroll in the Health Innovation Practicum (ENTRE 445/545, PHARM 595) for fall quarter 2025. Learn more at hic.washington.edu under the PRACTICUM tab.
July 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM