Innovation Ecosystems intends to grow collaboration and beneficial relationships between startups, nonprofits, corporations, investors, academia and residents—to foster innovation that impacts the entire community and drives digital equity and economic growth.
Short-Term Goals
- Establish Community Partnerships
- Increase Forum Participation
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer to Mentor, Event Planning, Organizing, and Communications, Sponsorship Introductions, Volunteer for Talks and Demos, Youth Engagement, Programming Ideas and Brainstorming
Long-Term Goals
- Create a self-sustaining innovation hub, including small business support, digital learning, and field testing, where all community members can participate and benefit from innovation.
Volunteer Opportunities: Sponsorship Introductions, Thought Leadership and Advice, Programming Ideas
Input and Support
Bellevue needs your input and support. Submit your answers for the following questions to innovation@bellevuewa.gov.
- What are your initial impressions on innovation partnerships?
- How can the city collaborate with private and public entities to support the hub?
- How do we ensure the innovation hub keeps equity and inclusion at the core of it mission?
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