LaunchPad INW connects professionals, students, and organizations, with a primary focus on the tech and life science ecosystem, but not limited to it. We provide programs, services, and events aimed at fostering a vibrant culture of innovation in Spokane and the Inland Northwest.

If you’re an innovator, you belong:  Whether a tech, life science professional, or student, you’ll find people who want to help you, funds to fuel your idea, connections to fill gaps, and a community who gets you.

If you’re a leader, you belong:  We promote, connect, and support our community leaders to foster a dynamic, diverse, and creative community. Our goal is to build a successful innovation culture that attracts and retains top talent, creates companies that call the Inland Northwest home, and ensures a thriving innovation economy, right here in the best place on earth. Become a key contributor to the LaunchPad INW community.