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Investor Speed Dating

This event is by invitation only. Invitations are non-transferable. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Condon Hall (CDH). Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM.

Innovation Meets Opportunity: Tech Career Connections

Ready to make meaningful connections in Seattle's booming AI tech scene? Join Computing for All, the WA Tech Workforce Coalition, and WTIA as we bring together employers looking for fresh talent and job seekers ready to break into tech. Our federally funded network of 14 tech training partners, community and technical colleges, and community-based organizations is actively connecting diverse, skilled candidates with entry-level opportunities at companies and startups throughout Washington state. This is your chance to meet face-to-face, build real relationships, and discover what's possible when great talent meets great opportunities through genuine in-person networking! Register here or at the link. ​Who should attend? ​Employers, startups, job seekers seeking entry-level tech roles ​Questions? ​​If you have any questions, please email Mandira at mandira@computingforall.org. ​Hosted By ​Computing for All, in partnership with the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), is a 501(c)(3) technology… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Condon Hall (CDH). Accessibility Contact: mandira@computingforall.org. Event Types: Information Sessions. Lectures/Seminars. Meetings. Workshops. Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit luma.com.

I-Corps Workshop 4 Fall

This NSF funded program teaches participants how to perform customer discovery, focusing on customer segments and value proposition. The program consists of four weekly, virtual sessions. In addition to attending all workshops, participants are expected to conduct a minimum of 20 customer discovery interviews. Click here to learn more about participating in our Innovation Training programs. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Thursday, October 30, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Virtual.

IGF: Pitch Practice 1

The CoMotion Innovation Gap Fund provides more than $1 million per year in grants of up to $75K per project team to move University of Washington innovations to the next stage of commercial development and investment. The program supports proof-of-concept and go-to-market strategy activities to advance promising innovations that have the potential to enable new products and services. Successful projects have used funds to research customer demand, research and validate markets, create prototypes, and initiate beta testing. Basic research is not supported. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Thursday, October 30, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

IGF: Pitch Practice 1

The CoMotion Innovation Gap Fund provides more than $1 million per year in grants of up to $75K per project team to move University of Washington innovations to the next stage of commercial development and investment. The program supports proof-of-concept and go-to-market strategy activities to advance promising innovations that have the potential to enable new products and services. Successful projects have used funds to research customer demand, research and validate markets, create prototypes, and initiate beta testing. Basic research is not supported. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Thursday, October 30, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Partnering with CoMotion to Turn Ideas into Impact

In one hour, get the playbook to move your University of Washington idea from lab to market. You'll learn how to: Protect inventions, software, digital materials, and databases , Choose a path such as licensing, starting a company, end-user licensing, or open source , Access funding, training, mentors, and other resources , Generate revenue and plan next steps , Get started with CoMotion, You’ll leave with a concise checklist, key contacts, and the know-how to begin your UW commercialization journey.Key Details, Hosts: UW Tacoma Office of Community Partnerships & Office of Research , When: Thursday, October 30, 2025, 12:30–1:30 PM , Where: Hybrid (in-person + online). The room and webinar link will be sent to registrants before the event. , Recording: Session will be recorded and shared with registrants. , Registration: https://forms.gle/rxqywRgTzxUmcS8x5. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Information Sessions. Workshops. Thursday, October 30, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Hybrid (in-person + online). The room and webinar link will be sent to registrants before the event. For more info visit forms.gle.

Fundamentals for Startups: Panel- AI: What Could Go Wrong?

CoMotion Labs Members Lecture: ​Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, unlocking new possibilities—and raising serious questions. In this panel discussion led by the team at Wilson Sonsini, we’ll explore the risks, legal challenges, and ethical dilemmas that startups and technologists must consider when building and deploying AI. Join legal experts alongside startup founders and AI industry leaders, for a candid discussion on emerging legal framework and regulatory risks; IP and data privacy concerns; and bias, fairness, and unintended consequences. Whether you’re developing AI tools or integrating them into your business, this session will help you understand the potential pitfalls and what founders really need to know before launching AI-powered products. Speaker: Information coming soon! About Fundamentals for Startups: Fundamentals for Startups is a weekly one-hour lecture series featuring notable experts who share startup-related information, experience, and insights with our entrepreneurial community. From… Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: Condon Hall, 2nd floor (take elevator). Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Friday, October 31, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Startup Hall - 1100 NE Campus Parkway, 2nd floor (take elevator).

IGF: Pitch Practice 2 (AM)

The CoMotion Innovation Gap Fund provides more than $1 million per year in grants of up to $75K per project team to move University of Washington innovations to the next stage of commercial development and investment. The program supports proof-of-concept and go-to-market strategy activities to advance promising innovations that have the potential to enable new products and services. Successful projects have used funds to research customer demand, research and validate markets, create prototypes, and initiate beta testing. Basic research is not supported. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

IGF: Pitch Practice 2 (PM)

The CoMotion Innovation Gap Fund provides more than $1 million per year in grants of up to $75K per project team to move University of Washington innovations to the next stage of commercial development and investment. The program supports proof-of-concept and go-to-market strategy activities to advance promising innovations that have the potential to enable new products and services. Successful projects have used funds to research customer demand, research and validate markets, create prototypes, and initiate beta testing. Basic research is not supported. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

IGF: Pitch Practice 3 (AM)

The CoMotion Innovation Gap Fund provides more than $1 million per year in grants of up to $75K per project team to move University of Washington innovations to the next stage of commercial development and investment. The program supports proof-of-concept and go-to-market strategy activities to advance promising innovations that have the potential to enable new products and services. Successful projects have used funds to research customer demand, research and validate markets, create prototypes, and initiate beta testing. Basic research is not supported. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Thursday, November 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

IGF: Pitch Practice 3 (PM)

The CoMotion Innovation Gap Fund provides more than $1 million per year in grants of up to $75K per project team to move University of Washington innovations to the next stage of commercial development and investment. The program supports proof-of-concept and go-to-market strategy activities to advance promising innovations that have the potential to enable new products and services. Successful projects have used funds to research customer demand, research and validate markets, create prototypes, and initiate beta testing. Basic research is not supported. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Thursday, November 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

IGF: Pitch Practice 4 (AM)

The CoMotion Innovation Gap Fund provides more than $1 million per year in grants of up to $75K per project team to move University of Washington innovations to the next stage of commercial development and investment. The program supports proof-of-concept and go-to-market strategy activities to advance promising innovations that have the potential to enable new products and services. Successful projects have used funds to research customer demand, research and validate markets, create prototypes, and initiate beta testing. Basic research is not supported. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Idea to Plan- Fall

This program introduces participants to CoMotion's innovation services, commercialization pathways, and the beginnings of customer discovery. The program is a one-day, in-person workshop. Click here to learn more about participating in our Innovation Training programs. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Condon Hall (CDH). Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

IGF: Art and Science of Visual Design Workshop

The CoMotion Innovation Gap Fund provides more than $1 million per year in grants of up to $75K per project team to move University of Washington innovations to the next stage of commercial development and investment. The program supports proof-of-concept and go-to-market strategy activities to advance promising innovations that have the potential to enable new products and services. Successful projects have used funds to research customer demand, research and validate markets, create prototypes, and initiate beta testing. Basic research is not supported. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Thursday, November 20, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

IGF Final Pitches: Day 1

The CoMotion Innovation Gap Fund provides more than $1 million per year in grants of up to $75K per project team to move University of Washington innovations to the next stage of commercial development and investment. The program supports proof-of-concept and go-to-market strategy activities to advance promising innovations that have the potential to enable new products and services. Successful projects have used funds to research customer demand, research and validate markets, create prototypes, and initiate beta testing. Basic research is not supported. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Condon Hall (CDH). Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

IGF Final Pitches: Day 2

The CoMotion Innovation Gap Fund provides more than $1 million per year in grants of up to $75K per project team to move University of Washington innovations to the next stage of commercial development and investment. The program supports proof-of-concept and go-to-market strategy activities to advance promising innovations that have the potential to enable new products and services. Successful projects have used funds to research customer demand, research and validate markets, create prototypes, and initiate beta testing. Basic research is not supported. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Condon Hall (CDH). Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Thursday, December 4, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Innovation Gap Fund Celebration

The CoMotion Innovation Gap Fund provides more than $1 million per year in grants of up to $75K per project team to move University of Washington innovations to the next stage of commercial development and investment. The program supports proof-of-concept and go-to-market strategy activities to advance promising innovations that have the potential to enable new products and services. Successful projects have used funds to research customer demand, research and validate markets, create prototypes, and initiate beta testing. Basic research is not supported. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. TBD.