Seattle's Startup Hub Since 2009

SURF Incubator serves as both Seattle's startup community hub and a premier corporate events venue. From 1-2 person founding teams to Fortune 100 company retreats, we've been fostering innovation and collaboration in downtown Seattle for over 15 years.

From Vision to Seattle's Startup Hub

"SURF started in 2009 with very little capital, lots of perseverance, and one clear vision in mind. That vision was to provide a stress-free setting where entrepreneurs could come, work and develop their ideas. This setting would provide the necessary support, services, and sources of potential funding to give their ideas the best chance of commercial success."
— Seaton Gras, Founder & CEO
Corporate event at SURF Incubator
AI Hackathon presentation at SURF Incubator

What We've Become

Today, SURF has evolved into Seattle's premier dual-purpose facility, serving both as a startup community hub and corporate event venue. We've inspired brand new startups and hosted billion-dollar enterprises such as Snapchat, Avalara, and Nutanix.

Our downtown location at 999 3rd Ave features state-of-the-art coworking spaces, versatile event venues, and a vibrant community of entrepreneurs. From float desks and dedicated workspaces to private offices and event spaces that accommodate 10-100+ attendees, we provide the professional environment where innovation thrives.

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What Drives Us

Our Mission

SURF exists to mentor, invest in, and support local entrepreneurs who develop solutions for local problems that contribute to the growth of their communities. These solutions can then be shared globally as companies expand and mature.

We provide a dynamic, community-driven culture with professional services, administrative support, and over 300 networking events annually—all designed to embrace, inspire, and support young companies and individual entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurs working at SURF Incubator
Networking event at SURF Incubator

Our Core Beliefs

  • The future economy will be shaped by startups launching today
  • Startups benefit more from support than from funding alone
  • Successful companies give back through jobs and community investment
  • Respect for individual needs and uniqueness
  • Transparency, fairness, and reliability in all we do
  • Always be kind, generous, and creative
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Join us at SURF Incubator and discover a collaborative ecosystem where innovation flourishes, connections are forged, and business growth is accelerated. Together, let's create a future driven by groundbreaking ideas and impactful ventures.

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