Applications for the new S425 AI Intensive due June 14

Published on June 11, 2026

Applications are open for the new S425 AI Intensive, a hands-on bootcamp for Eastside entrepreneurs who are ready to scope, build, and launch a working software minimum viable product (MVP) using AI tools in just eight-weeks.

The S425 AI Intensive is designed for founders with an idea who want to accelerate the process of building an MVP using AI tools, with no technical background required.

This program is a new offering from Startup425, a collaborative initiative by the cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, Redmond, and Renton to expand Eastside entrepreneurship.

Weekly sessions will meet virtually via Zoom, from June 16 - August 4, with a live Demo Day on July 29, hosted by the founder and CEO of Founder Institute, Jonathan Greechan.

Admissions preference is given to founders living or building in one of the six Startup425 partner cities (including Renton), but any founder located in western Washington can apply.

Learn more and register by Sunday, June 14 at startup425.org/accelerator.