
UNIQUELY ENTREPRENEURIAL--Space Northwest connects, educates, and inspires people, companies, and communities to advance space innovation for life on Earth and our future in space.
We Focus on Closing Key Gaps
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Breaking down silos between startups, academia, mature tech firms, and the broader space community
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Building, attracting, and retaining a strong and diverse STEM workforce—from technicians to researchers and entrepreneurs
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Expanding resources to testing and accelerated product and company growth
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
Academic & Corporate Development
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Foster collaboration among space-focused institutions and individuals
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Build a robust innovation ecosystem through public-private partnerships
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Provide a unified voice on key regional and national issues
Workforce Development
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Grow a skilled, diverse, and cross-functional space workforce
Entrepreneurship
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Support incubators, accelerators, and early-stage ventures
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Develop or partner on shared testing and prototyping facilities
Marketing & Public Relations
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Attract federal programs like NASA and Space Force
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Position the region as a leading space innovation hub
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Promote regional strengths for industry retention, growth, and recruitment