Metro Region Innovation Hub facilitated a delegation of Portland-based edtech and workforce startups to LearnLaunch in Boston for a three-day business development trip.

Launching a deep-tech startup in Oregon? Discover tailored support, funding, lab space, and mentorship across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. From Hillsboro to Wilsonville, this guide connects you to the resources you need to start, scale, and thrive in Oregon’s innovation ecosystem.

Thinking about leaving your 9–5 to build your startup full-time? Oregon’s innovation ecosystem offers unique opportunities—and challenges. This guide walks you through the financial planning, business validation, and support systems you’ll need to confidently make the leap from employee to entrepreneur.

Starting a new venture can be both exciting and overwhelming. As an entrepreneur or startup founder, you encounter many challenges,...