Startup events in Seattle

9 upcoming startup events in Seattle: 3 meetups, 3 pitch nights, 2 demo days. Next: Nearly Free IP - Virtual Workshop (11 Nov 2026). Dates, venues & RSVP…

The scene right now

Seattle has eight startup gatherings on the immediate calendar, evenly distributed across core formats. Founders will find two pitch nights, two demo days, two meetups, and two general events. The local ecosystem remains overwhelmingly focused on in-person gatherings, with only one of the eight sessions taking place online. Whether preparing to raise capital or looking to connect with peers, local founders have a balanced slate of opportunities across late autumn and early winter.

Recurring series

The upcoming schedule is dominated by one-off programs, standalone workshops, and scheduled milestone events rather than recurring numbered editions. Key dates include the Seattle Angel Conference (SAC 30) Final Demo Day and the SF AI Startup Showcase in Nov, both scheduled for November 12, 2026. These are followed by the Seattle AI Startup Showcase in Nov on November 20, the Plug and Play Seattle Batch 4 Demo Day on December 3, and the New Tech Seattle Meetup: December Talks on December 8.

Who runs the events

Activity is led by accelerator Venture Mechanics and the B.E.L.L.E Community, each responsible for hosting two upcoming gatherings. Together, these two organizations account for half of the scheduled sessions in the area. Other active hosts contributing single events to the calendar include Mind the Bridge and New Tech Northwest. This mix brings together established accelerator programming and community-led gatherings across the metropolitan area.

Busiest months

Activity peaks sharply in November 2026, which hosts five of the region's eight upcoming dates. December 2026 follows with two scheduled gatherings, including early-month showcase and meetup programming. October 2026 holds just one event on the tail end of the month. Founders planning their networking and fundraising outreach will find November to be the most active window on the current calendar.

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Frequently asked

How many pitch nights and demo days are scheduled?
There are two pitch nights and two demo days scheduled across the area.
Are any of the upcoming startup events free to attend?
Yes, three of the eight upcoming events are free.
Which venues are hosting in-person events?
In-person sessions are taking place at GemaTEG Inc., The Collective, Boeing Future of Flight, and locations in Bellevue.
How many events can founders attend virtually?
Only one upcoming gathering is listed as an online event.

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