Your ideas build our community

You have big ideas. We can help make them happen. The Exchange Northwest is a regional partnership hub where public agencies, entrepreneurs, educators, business and community innovators come together to explore possibilities, test bold concepts, and build momentum.

Born in Bellevue, built for the Northwest, and open to anyone ready to exchange ideas that move our communities forward.

What We Do

Connect. Learn. Collaborate. Build.

The Exchange Northwest brings together public agencies, community partners, innovators, and students to design solutions to real challenges facing the region. Through events, challenges, and shared resources, we create space for practical experimentation and collective action.

To deepen our impact, we welcome partners from across the region. Whether by volunteering expertise, sponsoring programs, or collaborating on challenge areas, there are many ways to get involved. Together, we can expand regional capacity and accelerate meaningful change.

Founding Partners

2nd Annual Civic
Innovation Exchange

We bring the region together to explore ideas, spark collaboration, and drive community‑centered innovation.

June 3rd, 2026, 8 am - 6 pm

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Civic Innovation Challenge

City of Bellevue and Bellevue College are wrapping up the first round of Civic Innovation Challenge pilots. The second challenge will be announced at the Civic Innovation Exchange Event on June 3.

Coming in June

Get Involved with
The Exchange

Partner with us by sharing your expertise, sponsoring programs, or collaborating on challenges to help strengthen regional capacity and drive meaningful change.

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