While there are a few maritime accelerator programs out there, WeWork says this one is the first in Washington state. WeWork has teamed up with Washington state to launch a start - up program focused on the maritime industry . The co - working firm will work with the Port of Seattle and the Department of Commerce ’s Maritime Innovation Program in a bid to establish the state as a hub of technological innovation . The start - ups will operate out of WeWork Labs ’ Seattle location , with the company offering seminars , advisors and workshops . Ten start - ups will be chosen for the initial cohort , with the project set to launch in January and end with pitches to investors and government officials in April .
WeWork has teamed up with Washington state to launch a start - up program focused on the maritime industry . The co - working firm will work with the Port of Seattle and the Department of Commerce ’s Maritime Innovation Program in a bid to establish the state as a hub of technological innovation . The start - ups will operate out of WeWork Labs ’ Seattle location , with the company offering seminars , advisors and workshops . Ten start - ups will be chosen for the initial cohort , with the project set to launch in January and end with pitches to investors and government officials in April .