The Exchange Northwest is a regional collaboration built to strengthen how our communities learn, innovate, and solve problems together. We connect public agencies, educators, businesses, startups, nonprofits, and residents in a shared effort to explore ideas, test new approaches, and support solutions that make a real difference across the Northwest.
The partnership with City of Bellevue, Bellevue College, Wa Tech at Washington State and King County Information Technology focuses on expanding digital equity, supporting small businesses and startups, and helping public services evolve through hands on innovation.
Through our programs, challenge cycles, and community events, the Exchange acts as a neutral place to build, learn, and collaborate, bringing people together to turn good ideas into real possibilities for the region.
Our work centers on:
- Digital equity — expanding access, skills and opportunity across the region.
- Partnerships — linking public, private, academic, and community organizations.
- Civic innovation — designing better services, tools, and experiences for residents.
- Economic growth and resilience — supporting startups and small businesses.
