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A creative space for innovation to thrive

The NW Innovation Resource Center (NWIRC) has been assisting entrepreneurs and inventors in NW Washington for nearly a decade by bringing the resources entrepreneurs need to succeed in the communities where they live. The NW Innovation Lab or “TheLab” is the newest addition to our expanding set of resources that will help to build a stronger entrepreneurial community in a dynamic environment where entrepreneurs, inventors and innovators access resources and support that are essential for transforming ideas into successful businesses.  Contact us to see how we can help you!

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Connect

TheLab has what you need to get your ideas moving forward, within its co-working space, private offices, community collaboration space, Design Thinking workshop, mini makerspace and more.

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COLLABORATE

TheLab is more than just a desk – you will find mentorship and business advising, as well as a myriad of programs and events to help improve your entrepreneurial skills at every level.

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THRIVE

TheLab helps foster innovation by bringing you together with other entrepreneurs, subject matter experts, mentors and business advisors in building a community that supports entrepreneurship at all levels.

TheLab@everett is open and ready for entrepreneurs.

We are open Monday -Friday 11:30am-7pm

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Transforming Ideas

With its regional network, TheLab offers great opportunities to network with fellow innovators who use new technologies as well as experts in industries such as clean tech, manufacturing, healthcare, and agriculture.

Community and Collaboration

Working side-by-side, whether in-person or across the region, innovative minds work together and challenge each other, sharing different perspectives to create bigger and better solutions to today’s challenges.

Accelerating Innovation

Through programs across the region and skilled mentorship, entrepreneurs will have access to programs that help them move their business ideas ahead further, faster.

READY TO JOIN US? FILL OUT AN APPLICATION TODAY.

Upcoming Events

Events at TheLab are more than just talking heads, we have developed a wide range of programs and events that will help any lab community member advance their entrepreneurial skills, connect with subject matter experts and network with others who can help them work through the challenges every entrepreneur faces. Space is usually limited with these events, so register early to secure your spot.

TheLab Members Only

(Check out the JOIN page for a full list of member benefits, and for access to these member only events.)

There are no upcoming events at this time.

All NWIRC Events

(These events are open to members of TheLab and the general public.)

  • Intellectual Property – Trade Secrets

    October 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

    The secret is out! Every business has trade secrets. Learn how to identify, protect, and leverage your trade secret assets for your business and to assure employees don’t take valuable trade secrets from your compa...

  • Clean Energy Technology Center: SnoPUD Microgrid Project

    October 31 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

    Snohomish County Public Utility District is building a microgrid in Arlington that will include a Clean Energy Technology Center. The microgrid will demonstrate how various clean energy technologies – such as solar, ba...