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Greater Seattle Economic Development

Greater Seattle is a place where innovation is as ordinary as coffee, and ideas grow like rainforests. We're a region of trailblazers. We're a region of uncommon thinkers. Here, you can turn a napkin sketch into a global empire or revolutionize an entire industry from your basement. Our definition of business isn't exactly common.

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Who we are

Welcome to Greater Seattle Partners, where innovation thrives and uncommon thinkers flourish.

As a dynamic public-private partnership, we spearhead initiatives to attract global businesses, facilitate cross-sectoral connections, streamline site selection processes, and nurture investment and trade opportunities. Our mission: to ensure every person in the region has an opportunity to prosper. Join us in shaping a future where uncommon thinkers are welcomed.

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We're dedicated to bringing great jobs and investment to the Greater Seattle region by accelerating the growth of key industry sectors and showcasing our innovative, sustainable way of life.

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Our blueprint for thriving startup ecosystems

Discover how Greater Seattle’s dynamic startup ecosystem is fueling the future - from cutting-edge AI and biotech to clean tech and aerospace. We highlight top startups, emerging founders, and their connections to investors, major employers and universities in the Cascadia region.

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Invest in Greater Seattle

Greater Seattle investors are the engine of regional prosperity. Their investment ensures our community’s future and supports opportunity for all. Together, we are building a globally recognized trade and investment attraction organization that sets a new standard for regional economic development.

Our Investors

"Greater Seattle Partners plays a vital role in fostering equitable and inclusive economic development by bringing together education, industry and government to spur investment and job growth in our region. The UW is proud to be a founding partner as we work together to nurture a culture of innovation, collaboration and discovery leading to transformational impact here and around the world."

Ana Mari Cauce,

President of the University of Washington

"In an increasingly competitive, globalized world, we must collaborate with our public and private partners across the region to ensure Snohomish County is best positioned to achieve its economic potential. Greater Seattle Partners leverages the knowledge, experience, and connections from our local business and civic leaders to support business, attract investment, and expand our jobs base."

Dave Somers,

Snohomish County Executive

"The competitive reality is that other regions are pursuing the same companies and talent as Greater Seattle. For this region to be successful, it must aggressively promote job creation and economic growth. Greater Seattle Partners and its Regional Prosperity Plan will showcase Greater Seattle and the region’s assets to the world."

Holly Sullivan,

Vice President of Worldwide Economic Development, Amazon

Business Climate

Our region has led unprecedented growth in new technologies - including clean tech, the Cloud, artificial intelligence, creative economy, life sciences, maritime, advanced manufacturing, and commercial aerospace.

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Greater Seattle Partners Economic Development News

Latest Artificial Intelligence Investments, Developments, Programs, Grants, in Greater Seattle

Today, the Greater Seattle region ranks as the nation’s second-biggest new AI job hotspot and remains among the top ten overall U.S. job markets for AI roles. Over the past decade, Greater Seattle has attracted more than $6 billion in AI startup funding, advancing the region for artificial intelligence innovation. Tech Ecosystem: Supporting AI Innovation...

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AI Startups Funding in 2025: Who’s Getting the Big Bucks?

Just eight months into 2025, Greater Seattle has already had a prolific year for investment in artificial intelligence startups. Greater Seattle artificial intelligence startups received $679.4 million in 2025 (January – August 31), with the total lifetime funding of $1.5 billion. A deep dive into recent funding rounds reveals a vibrant ecosystem of innovation, with...

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