Portland State University Business Accelerator

The PSU Business Accelerator is an entrepreneurial community like none other in Oregon. Home to promising local startups, including spinouts from all major Oregon research universities, the Accelerator provides office space plus a menu of services designed with fast-growing startup needs in mind. The 100+ people who work for Accelerator companies are on a mission. Located in Portland's central business district, the Accelerator draws the region's top technology startups with turn-key affordable work space; conference room access; monthly CEO meetings and topic-related Lunch & Learns, plus ready information on business basics, raising funds and managing people. The Accelerator is also a connection point to PSU resources, linking companies to research and development capabilities of university faculty and the talent and energy of student project teams. Informal socials, pitch practice and office hours by skilled mentors and investors round out the exceptional offerings at PSU Business Accelerator. PROGRAMS ▪ PSU Connections: work with PSU students on capstone projects and as interns, learn about faculty research, tap into events happening at PSU ▪ Monthly peer gatherings: CEO Council, Meetups ▪ Lunch & Learns: timely topics such as IP law, raising capital, marketing, finance ▪ PitchFests: gathering with investors, mentors, and peer companies, all giving feedback ▪ Company Showcase ▪ Pitch practice ▪ Mentoring and office hours