What do the roof at the SeQuential Biofuels filling station in Eugene, the covering over the electric car charging stations at Lane Community College, and the awning at Hummingbird Wholesale near Skinner’s Butte all have in common? Each has a rain shedding canopy made of solar panels that was custom… read more →
Eleven entrepreneurs recently graduated from the latest Eugene Regional Accelerator business cohort. The accelerator is an intensive four-month collaborative process that provides training and mentoring for early-growth stage companies. Founders work together to gain inspiration and support one another by tackling problems together. The entrepreneurs are also assigned experienced mentors… read more →
Eugene, when it comes to its startup ecosystem, is often compared to other cities of similar size, as if population is the only thing that matters. For instance, it might be tempting to compare the Innovation Districts in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with the Innovation Districts that are being proposed for Eugene.… read more →
We have re-created a great resource map for businesses and entrepreneurs in the Eugene/Springfield area. These organizations make up the foundation of our ecosystem and can be instrumental in helping you and your company grow and flourish. Special thanks to the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, the Eugene Chamber of Commerce,… read more →
Dune Sciences, the parent company of Eugene-based laundry detergent Defunkify, was in the Eugene Regional Accelerator’s first cohort in 2014. Today, Defunkify – an enzyme-based detergent that gets the odor out of activewear – can be found in stores nationwide such as Sprouts, Safeway and Albertson’s as well as online… read more →