Biotech company seeks viral disease therapies.

Aug 5, 2015 | Life Science/Global Health

Finding cures and improving global health is the focus of a wide range of biotech companies in Washington State. Seattle-based Kineta has just received a contract with the National Institutes of Health to develop immunotherapy for several viral diseases such as flu...

MRJ taps into Washington’s aerospace expertise.

Aug 4, 2015 | Aerospace

Mitsubishi Aircraft is doing certification flights with their new commercial regional jet aircraft at a test center facility in Moses Lake. To take advantage of the state’s century of aerospace know-how and the wide range of supply chain companies and...

Manufacturing on a very small scale.

Aug 3, 2015 | Advanced Manufacturing

The Washington Nanofabrication Lab at the University of Washington helps startups who need to manufacture really tiny products requiring very expensive machinery. Scientists and engineers can rent equipment and access the expertise they need in a  state-of-the-art...

Amazon launches new innovation showcase – Launchpad.

Jul 28, 2015 | Innovation

Getting a product to market can be a tough road to go for many startups. But Amazon thinks it has a better way, creating a new initiative called Amazon Launchpad. The company is working with some of the top startup programs and investors in the country to source...

World Bus tour in developing countries.

Jul 26, 2015 | Clean Energy, Small Businesses

Pangea Motors is on tour in the Mideast and Africa promoting their electric bus to ease transportation and pollution problems in the world’s most crowded cities. This 11-person Vancouver, Washington company sees a strong market for their 16-passenger electric...

A building boom of epic proportions.

Jul 23, 2015 | Growth & Expansion

In a recent report, the Downtown Seattle Association identified 106 projects underway in the downtown core. The booming economy is historic and a new City of Seattle online map shows just how far reaching the building boom is. Users can view each project individually,...

Technology makes trucking more efficient.

Jul 13, 2015 | Technology

Over the last several years we’ve seen the connected car coming online with benefits for the car owner. Commercial trucks are now using internet-enabled connectivity to improve their ability to manage a whole fleet of vehicles. Monitoring fuel usage, maintenance...

Washington-made engines guide spacecraft headed for Pluto.

Jul 9, 2015 | Space

Washington State has an international reputation as an aerospace leader. Now the foundation is in place for Washington companies pioneering the exploration of outer space.  Managing the flight of a spacecraft through the solar system requires an engine propulsion...

Wood waste will soon fuel tomorrow’s aircraft.

Jul 8, 2015 | Clean Energy

In the early days of Washington State history timber and wood products were a major economic driver. Then, aerospace became the primary force in Washington’s success. Today the two industries are teaming up to create a new technology that uses wood waste...