Where Innovation meets impact

Growing startup and non-profit organizations across Beaverton and beyond.

Fostering a Thriving, Inclusive Regional Economy

Oregon Startup Center (OSC) provides tailored resources to both mission-driven non-profits and scalable startups. Offering an integrated approach that provides entrepreneurs and non-profit leaders with business foundations that enables them to grow their organization sustainably regardless of entity structure. This unique approach fosters collaboration and shared learning that encourages innovation and drives impact.

BEAVERTON STARTUP CHALLeNGE

Each year we invest in promising startups through our competition. Competition winners receive cash investments from a seed fund assembled by the OSC and a growing community of local investors. For most companies, the Challenge investment gives them their first investor traction, establishing credibility needed to close further, larger rounds of funding.

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  • Five young men in a modern office, some sitting on a blue couch with laptops and one standing near a whiteboard with sticky notes, engaged in a discussion or presentation.

    Startups

    Helping early-stage startups develop business strategies, build traction, become funding ready and grow the business.

  • A group of young children, girls, holding hands and forming a circle outdoors with a woman, possibly a teacher or caregiver, smiling and engaging with them under a shaded area, with trees and playground equipment in the background.

    Non-Profits

    Providing a unique business first structure to help build sustainable organizations that thrive beyond grants and donations.

  • Young man with a beard, wearing a white shirt, talking on a mobile phone, smiling, sitting at a desk with a laptop, a cup and saucer, in a modern office.

    Investors

    Building a community for investors interested in funding early-stage startups.

  • Group of professionally dressed people having a conversation at a social event or networking gathering in a modern indoor space.

    Community

    Bringing together partners, mentors, service providers, entrepreneurs and capital for economic development and community wealth.

  • Events at the Oregon Startup Center in Beaverton Oregon

    Events

    Hosting regular events for our community to connect, learn and grow. 

Our SPONSORS

The Oregon Startup Center (OSC) is proud to have the support of our generous sponsors. These partners help to directly fund the programs and events we offer to the entrepreneurial community in Beaverton and around the state of Oregon.

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