AI Wins Big at 2023 Dempsey Startup Competition
Students using artificial intelligence for good captured multiple prizes in the 26th Annual Dempsey Startup Competition at the University of Washington. Judges awarded the $25,000... Read More
Stage Set for ’22 Jones + Foster Accelerator Graduates
Every startup journey takes place on a timeline unique to itself. A rushed launch, an ill-defined customer base, or a too-early fundraising cycle can lead... Read More
Meet the 2022 Jones + Foster Accelerator Cohort
Judging the potential of an early-stage startup means you sometimes must go beyond the numbers alone. Are they dedicated to really solving a problem? Do... Read More
Historic Finish to 25th Dempsey Startup Competition
The Dempsey Startup Competition celebrated its 25th anniversary with surprise announcements and $90,000 in seed funding awarded to twelve student-created startups (detailed below). Surrounded by... Read More
Momentum for Jones + Foster Accelerator Graduates
They described the Jones + Foster Accelerator experience at the University of Washington as “transformative.” Now, five student-created startups can count themselves among the storied... Read More
2021 Jones + Foster Accelerator Cohort Revealed
An incredible opportunity awaits the seven early-stage startups accepted into the 2021 cohort of the Jones + Foster Accelerator at the University of Washington. The... Read More
Historic Journey for Jones + Foster Accelerator Cohort
The 2020-21 cohort of the Jones + Foster Accelerator stand as proof that with a strong foundation and committed mentors, you can overcome anything—even the... Read More
2020 Jones + Foster Accelerator Cohort Announced
Startup founders embrace new ideas and unknown circumstances almost as a rule. That kind of boldness to forge ahead during challenging times makes the 2020... Read More
Discovery Health MD COVID Response Helps UW Research Vessels
The crew sat in Port Louis, Mauritius, an island east of Madagascar, thousands of miles from the University of Washington, when word of the coronavirus... Read More
Student Startup Spotlight: Kadama Offers a Helping Hand
Being able to trace your startup development year-to-year alongside your progress through school is a rare feat. Then again, the team behind the student startup Kadama is anything but ordinary. Kadama graduated in... Read More