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
Finalists Announced for 25th Dempsey Startup Competition
The 25th anniversary of the Dempsey Startup Competition is off to an impressive start. Students from 15 different colleges and universities from across the Pacific... 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
2021 Dempsey Startup Competition Prizes Awarded
When planning for an end, you’ve got to know where to start. Just ask the winners of the $25,000 Herbert B. Jones Foundation Grand Prize... Read More
Sweet 16 Chosen in 2021 Dempsey Startup Competition
The most diverse field in Dempsey Startup Competition history is down to just 16 teams following an exciting all-virtual Investment Round. Thirty teams showcased their... Read More
2021 Dempsey Startup Competition Finalists Selected
In a year like no other, the Dempsey Startup Competition made history once again. Students representing 23 different colleges from across the Cascadia Corridor and Alaska... Read More
Prize Pool Grows for 2021 Dempsey Startup Competition
The Pacific Northwest’s premiere student business plan competition just got even better. The UW Foster School’s Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship will offer additional prize awards... Read More
Finalists Selected for 2021 Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge
The roster is set for the 6th annual Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge (HIC) at the University of Washington. Judges selected 21 student finalist teams (detailed... Read More
2020 Dempsey Startup Competition Prizes Awarded
A son’s innovative, entrepreneurial mindset paired with his father’s expertise produced the grand prize winning idea at this year’s all-virtual Dempsey Startup Competition. Judges awarded... Read More