Startup Friendly
With its affordable office space, top talent, vibrant lifestyle, and business support resources, Tacoma is the perfect place to launch your startup.
Connect with Other Startups
Tacoma’s close-knit, collaborative community is one of its biggest attractions for employers. From hackathons to startup weekends and pitch fests, there are plenty of opportunities to meet other startups, find investors, and connect with customers.
Startup 253 provides valuable connections and networking opportunities, along with coworking spaces for your new Tacoma entrepreneurial adventure.
For a broader resource to starting a business, please visit: SCORE – Startup Roadmap
Find Affordable Real Estate
Tacoma offers high-quality, competitively priced real estate throughout the city, so whether you’re looking for a high-rise office space, downtown storefront, or industrial warehouse, Tacoma has it. Check out our user-friendly real estate tool to find the right office or property for you.
Building Ecosystems of Opportunity
Tacoma’s proximity to large military bases and longstanding collaborative and entrepreneurial culture supported by the city’s several higher learning institutions, creates a rich environment for startups of all kinds. The city houses several incubators including those targeted towards creative, maritime/marine, minority business, internet of things, and makers among others.
Join Forces with Higher Education
The University of Washington Tacoma, located in the heart of downtown, offers training programs, internships, and networking events that are perfect for startups wanting to connect with the community. UW Tacoma offers programs and experts in cybersecurity, healthcare, computer science, finance, insurance, urban planning, and more. Build Your Talent Pipeline with UWT
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