Boise early-stage VC. Founded 2009 by two Boise State University students (Travis Hawkes, Brian Jorgenson). Idaho + Utah focus. Software, commercial real estate, high-growth opportunities. Also founded Capital Auto Loan (one of largest auto lenders in ID + UT). Frequently co-invests with StageDotO. Co-hosts Seed to Growth Conference at Sun Valley.

Statewide Idaho SBIR/STTR specialist. Helps Idaho companies compete for federal R&D funds. Partnership of state, university, and federal mentors. Innovation Centers statewide. Free services. Key bridge between Idaho startups and DoD/federal contracting — directly relevant given Idaho's defense/dual-use tech ecosystem (Hill AFB, NSA data center in Bluffdale UT nearby).

Boise membership-based startup accelerator and community hub. Flagship Idaho entrepreneurship program. Programs: Startup Velocity Series, pitch nights, Boise Entrepreneur Week (BEW — annual flagship event). Capital track connects founders with seed and Series A investors. Trailhead Seed Fund provides early capital. Covers tech, health tech, cyber, creative sectors.