The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) named the 21 startups that will be participating in its 14th Founder Cohort Accelerator Program.
The early stage companies from across Washington state are working in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, healthcare, enterprise software, and other emerging technologies, the WTIA said Tuesday.
The four-month accelerator is designed to help founders with mentorship, peer learning, and connections to investors and industry leaders.
Selected companies include:
- 7thGear
- Ahmi
- bulkshare.ai
- Citaria
- Credential Network
- Dork Labs
- empathium
- Groforma
- InsurPal
- Kednus
- Makko AI
- Moe
- Ngentix
- Ocko Navigation
- Qinsay
- Rhonda
- Securim
- SmartVerify
- Somnistics Research Labs
- Two stealth startups
“With Seattle leading the way as a world-class hub for AI and advanced technology, this diverse group of founders perfectly captures the immense technical depth and entrepreneurial drive thriving across our entire ecosystem,” Randa Minkarah, chief operating executive of WTIA, said in a statement.
Since its inception, the WTIA Founder Cohort has supported more than 350 companies, and alumni from previous cohorts have collectively raised more than $500 million, according to WTIA.
Cohort sponsors include Accenture, Clark Nuber, Edward Jones, Fenwick, KBF, Madrona Venture Group, MeeBoss, and Seed IP.
