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CANCELLED - IGF Pitch Practice: Session #2, Part 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. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

IGF Pitch Practice: Session #2, Part 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. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

I-Corps

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, May 1, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Fundamentals for Startups- The national interest: Practical strategies for breaking into defense tech

CoMotion Labs Members Lecture: Bringing technology into the military can feel like navigating a maze of bureaucracy, but it doesn’t have to be. In this talk, US Air Force veteran and longtime defense tech advisor Chris Pavel will break down practical strategies for startups looking to translate their innovations through the US Department of Defense. He’ll share real-world stories about what works (and what doesn’t) when engaging with military customers, securing funding, and scaling technology for national security needs. Speaker:  Chris Pavel, deputy director, Pacific Northwest Mission Acceleration Center, 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 raising capital to scaling to exit strategies, these seasoned guest speakers deliver valuable content designed to help startups and entrepreneurs thrive. Lectures are typically 30-40 mins, followed by… Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: Condon Hall, 2nd floor (take elevator). Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Friday, May 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Startup Hall - 1100 NE Campus Parkway, 2nd floor (take elevator).

IGF Pitch Practice: Session #3, Part 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, May 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

IGF Pitch Practice: Session #3, Part 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. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Thursday, May 8, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Fundamentals for Startups- Accountant panel: Entity formation and other early-stage tax considerations

CoMotion Labs Members Lecture: Join a panel of accountants from the venerable Moss Adams professional services firm to learn more about entity formation and tax considerations for early-stage startups. These choices have long-term, significant impacts for all involved, including downstream events like after-tax cash flows for financing rounds, transactions, and other liquidity events. This group of experts will talk about the different types of entities and their tax implications and how to weigh the critical decision. Speaker: Carolyn Gile, assurance senior manager; Gary Zhang, tax managing director; and Kate Walter, tax senior manager, all at Moss Adams, 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 raising capital to scaling to exit strategies, these seasoned guest speakers deliver valuable content designed to help startups and entrepreneurs… Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: Condon Hall, 2nd floor (take elevator). Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Friday, May 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Startup Hall - 1100 NE Campus Parkway, 2nd floor (take elevator).

IGF Pitch Practice: Session #4

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, May 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Plan to Launch

This program aims to support teams who have already participated in other CoMotion programs and have demonstrated a clear interest in starting a company. The program consists of two in-person/hybrid sessions and five virtual workshops.  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: Lectures/Seminars. Workshops. Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Husky PitchFest

Husky PitchFest is a matchmaking event for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, including founders, aspiring founders, and collaborators who want to share their talent and skills. This new event kicks off in May during UW Innovation Month. Register for this event HERE. Deadline to register to pitch is April 18, 2025. For those who want to attend as fans, the deadline to register is May 9, 2025. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Kane Hall (KNE). Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Workshops. Thursday, May 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Idea to Plan

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, May 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:30 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. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Wednesday, June 4, 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. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Thursday, June 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Innovation Roundtable

The UW Innovation Roundtable aims to optimize UW’s technology transfer effectiveness, enhance an already vibrant innovation ecosystem, expand startup creation, and identify opportunities for private/public partnerships to advance the UW’s economic and societal impact. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Condon Hall (CDH). Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Plan to Launch

This program aims to support teams who have already participated in other CoMotion programs and have demonstrated a clear interest in starting a company. The program consists of two in-person/hybrid sessions and five virtual workshops.  Click here to learn more about participating in our Innovation Training programs. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Workshops. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 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, June 12, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Big Time Brewery.

CoMotion Innovates Celebration

Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Condon Hall (CDH). Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Workshops. Monday, June 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Entrepreneurial Faculty Forum

In over 150 years of history, the UW has demonstrated an extraordinary track record of inventions and discoveries that have saved and improved lives across the globe. Much of this impact has been driven by the vision and tenacity of entrepreneurial faculty, and their commitment to translating game-changing research from the laboratory to the marketplace in service of the greater good. In licensing inventions, scaling discoveries, and launching startups, these entrepreneurial faculty have acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience that makes them uniquely suited to advise and support colleagues who consider embarking on the innovation journey. The CoMotion Entrepreneurial Faculty Forum aims to tap this expertise to further grow UW’s impact as a public university. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Condon Hall (CDH). Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Plan to Launch

This program aims to support teams who have already participated in other CoMotion programs and have demonstrated a clear interest in starting a company. The program consists of two in-person/hybrid sessions and five virtual workshops.  Click here to learn more about participating in our Innovation Training programs. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Workshops. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Plan to Launch

This program aims to support teams who have already participated in other CoMotion programs and have demonstrated a clear interest in starting a company. The program consists of two in-person/hybrid sessions and five virtual workshops.  Click here to learn more about participating in our Innovation Training programs. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Workshops. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.