Plug and Play selects 10 startups for first accelerator program out of new Seattle location

Plug and Play is off and running with the inaugural batch of startups selected for an accelerator program based out of the innovation group’s new Seattle location. Three Pacific Northwest companies are among the 10 that will participate in a 12-week program starting this month and running through the end of June. They include: Because it’s the first program batch out of Seattle, the locations where startups are based are more spread out. The goal moving forward is to attract more Seattle-area and Pacific Northwest-based companies, according to Plug and Play. “While not all startups are local, the goal of… Read More

Apr 23, 2025 - 00:18

Plug and Play selects 10 startups for first accelerator program out of new Seattle location

Plug and Play first Seattle-area accelerator program will provide free office space for participating companies out of SNBL Global Gateway in Everett, Wash. (SNBL Photo)

Plug and Play is off and running with the inaugural batch of startups selected for an accelerator program based out of the innovation group’s new Seattle location.

Three Pacific Northwest companies are among the 10 that will participate in a 12-week program starting this month and running through the end of June. They include:

FlyX Technologies, of Bellevue, Wash., is working on patent-pending wireless charging technology for drones.
Expanso is a Seattle startup which says it can boost security, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness by processing data where it lives.
LŌD, of Vancouver, B.C., provides IoT and energy management software infrastructure for data centers.

Because it’s the first program batch out of Seattle, the locations where startups are based are more spread out. The goal moving forward is to attract more Seattle-area and Pacific Northwest-based companies, according to Plug and Play.

“While not all startups are local, the goal of the program is to build a stronger innovation ecosystem in the region by combining local talent with ideas from across the country and beyond,” a spokesperson said via email. “We believe this helps create more opportunities for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and long-term growth in the region.”

The new program will be delivered virtually, so the participating startups are not required to relocate to Seattle. Plug and Play does provide free office space for those participating in the program. The space is located north of Seattle in Everett, Wash., at the SNBL Global Gateway, a Plug and Play partner in the region alongside CoMotion at the University of Washington.

Silicon Valley-based Plug and Play announced it was coming to Seattle last November, adding to its more than 60 locations worldwide.

The program is designed to accelerate the growth of companies by providing resources, mentorship, and connections within Plug and Play’s global network. The first cohort is taking on such issues as enterprise software, energy, healthtech, and cloud infrastructure.

“We’re excited to kick off our first-ever Seattle cohort with this exceptional group of entrepreneurs,” said Jack Callaghan, director of Plug and Play Seattle, in a news release. “Their vision and determination are truly inspiring, and we’re committed to helping each of them thrive in one of the country’s most dynamic tech hubs.”

Here are the rest of the startups in the first program batch, with descriptions via Plug and Play:

InfinityLoop revolutionizes B2B SaaS, offering a comprehensive platform that streamlines third-party contract negotiations, saving companies both time and money.
Aerovy is orchestrating the world’s energy to unlock its full potential.
Motley Bio is building a novel multianalyte sequencing technology to simultaneously profile DNA, RNA, and proteins in a single sequencing readout to enable simultaneous measurement of a patient’s genome, epigenome, transcriptome, and proteome for disease detection and profiling.
Shyld AI automates tasks and streamlines processes at hospitals using Shyld’s proprietary hardware and software platform.
Myriad empowers teams with instant, precise, and context-aware insights, dramatically accelerating decision-making and reducing risk, providing regulatory compliance on auto-pilot for enterprises in heavily regulated industries.
Codemod Inc. automates large code migrations with advanced AI and compiler technology, eliminating months of manual effort and allowing engineers to focus on innovation instead of tedious tasks.
Nexxa transforms repetitive human processes into automated efficient systems using state-of-the-art models, proprietary computer vision and machine learning without limits.

In addition to startup accelerators, Plug and Play runs corporate innovation programs and has an in-house venture capital fund that has backed companies such as Dropbox, Gurdant Health, Honey, Lending Club, and PayPal.

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