NCW Tech Alliance is a nonprofit technology association based in North Central Washington (Wenatchee, WA) focused on growing, connecting, and advocating for the regional tech and innovation ecosystem. Founded in 1999, it serves as a backbone organization supporting startups, entrepreneurs, technologists, and remote workers through community programs, talent development, and access to capital pathways.
Pre-Seed / Seed (Ecosystem Support): Does not directly invest as a fund, but actively supports pre-seed and seed-stage startups through programming, pitch events, and investor connections.
Venture Readiness: Emphasis on preparing early-stage companies for angel and VC funding rather than deploying capital directly.
Capital Access: Facilitates exposure to angel groups, regional funds, and state-wide investors through curated events and partnerships.
Focuses on companies with scalable technology, strong regional ties, and founders committed to building in or engaging with North Central Washington.
Founders engage through NCW Tech Alliance membership, event participation, or application to specific programs.
Key ecosystem events include Flywheel Investment Conference, Tech Alliance Pitch Nights, Startup Weekend NCW, and talent programs like Apple STEM Network and Coding for Kids.

Geography: Priority on North Central Washington (Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan counties), with openness to broader Washington-state participation.
 Profile: Early-stage technology startups (idea through early revenue), remote-first companies, and tech-enabled small businesses.
 Team: Preference for committed founding teams and operators contributing to the regional innovation economy.

nitial Intake & Engagement: Startups join the ecosystem via membership, events, or targeted programs aligned with their stage.
 Program Screening: Selected companies participate in pitch competitions, accelerator-style cohorts, or investor-readiness workshops.
 Mentorship & Feedback: Founders receive structured feedback from operators, mentors, and visiting investors.
 Investor Exposure: Companies are introduced to angels, seed funds, and public–private capital partners through demo-style events.
 No Direct Deal Structuring: Investment terms are handled independently between founders and external investors.

Strategic Value: Ecosystem-building support rather than direct equity capital.
 Network & Mentorship: Access to regional founders, technologists, mentors, educators, and visiting investors.
 Follow-on Support: Continued visibility, investor introductions, and community integration as companies grow beyond the region.