Boards and Commissions

Innovate Washington

RCW 70.210.020

Innovate Washington is created as the successor agency to WTC and SIRTI and is the primary state agency responding to the technology transfer needs of existing businesses in the state. Innovate Washington facilitates research supportive of state industries and provides mechanisms for collaboration between technology-based industries and higher education institutions; helps businesses secure research funds and develops and integrates technology into new products; offers technology transfer and commercialization training opportunities; serves as the lead entity for coordinating clean energy initiatives; and administers technology and innovation grant and loan programs.

Number of appointments by Governor:

7

Term in Years:

3

Compensation:

None

Qualification:

Individuals who own or are executives at technology-based and innovative firms in the state, of these members, at least 4 must be from firms manufacturing in this state.

Number of yearly meetings:

N/A

PDC Filing:

No

Senate Confirmation Required:

No

Current Members (pdf)