Initiatives & Organizations
Washington Interactive Network
A program of enterpriseSeattle, Washington Interactive Network has as its mission four key objectives:
- To promote the region as a major center for interactive media
- To nurture and create opportunities for entrepreneurial and expanding businesses
- To develop and recruit talent to WA
- To educate government about the interactive media business.
Game Industry Start-up 101 Workshop Series
This series of workshops is held throughout the year with the sole purpose of assisting this entrepreneurial industry with tools they can use to be successful.
The Northwest Entrepreneur Network
The Northwest Entrepreneur Network, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs succeed. NWEN’s activities and programs are focused on building the entrepreneurial community in the Northwest and providing access to resources needed to accelerate business growth.
The Washington Technology Industry Association
The alliance focuses on helping Washington state technology innovators succeed. They are a catalyst for sharing expertise, delivering key business services and leading the advocacy of issues necessary to keep Washington a leader in the digital economy.
MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest
One of 28 worldwide chapters, the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest is an all-volunteer non-profit organization, the goal of which is to “inspire, connect and educate entrepreneurs,” who are part of the business and technology sector in Puget Sound. The organization is managed by Technology Review, an independent media company owned by MIT.
The Washington Technology Center
The Washington Technology Center is a statewide economic development agency focused on technology and innovation. WTC channels state, federal and private resources to help companies develop and commercialize new products and technologies.
Technology Alliance
A consortium of Washington state technology businesses, their trade associations and research institutions, offers members the opportunity to network and learn from each other.
American Electronics Association
AeA, founded in 1943, is a nationwide trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry.
TiE Seattle
TiE, which stands for “talent, ideas and enterprise,” is a global nonprofit network of entrepreneurs and professions dedicated to developing entrepreneurial ecosystems and free-market economies around the world.
LOGIN
LOGIN is an annual conference for developers in the online game industry. The conference brings local and international industry leaders together to discuss, collaborate, and share advancements about technology, design, business, community and legal areas of online game development. Networking activities, parties, keynote lunches, and an exhibition area are also part of the event.