The Innovate Washington Foundation is a statewide, public-private partnership that is the catalyst for economic growth in Washington's innovation economy. IWF is a true public and private hybrid, we accelerate technology-based innovation through a highly collaborative ecosystem that brings together entrepreneurs, large companies, state government, investors, and industry leaders. Innovate Washington Foundation is the state's primary organization focused on growing the states innovation based economic sectors: Aerospace, Advanced Energy, Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, Life Science, Agriculture and Information Communication Technology. Our mission is to make Washington the best place to develop innovate ideas and launch innovative companies. Our work helps accelerate innovation, leverage the states investments in innovation and sustain job creation through the growth of new industries.