Save the Dates: November 18-24, 2019

InnovateCoalition™

Growing & Connecting the Mid-Atlantic Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

What We Do

InnovateCoalition™ is a community not-for-profit focused on connecting, growing and promoting the U.S. Mid-Atlantic Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. We help publish the Hitchhiker's Guide to the DMV Startup Community, co-produce #FoundersRising Awards, implement world renown ESHIP programs, and promote activities throughout the region.

Why It Matters?

The most important factor for success, either for individuals or businesses, is access to societal networks: talent networks, money networks, networks of ideas and networks of vendors & services. We help grow and strengthen those networks to bolster the creation of jobs, companies and wealth.

How You Can Help

InnovateCoalition™ is a grassroots, supporter-driven organization. We'd love your time, your talent and your focus in growing and strengthening the business community. You can volunteer on one of our committees, or become a supporter by sponsoring our efforts.

2018 Startup Weekend Highlights

Team Wally wins the Startup Weekend DC powered by Grow with Google Competition!

Check out Volume V highlights from the 2018 Techstars Startup Weekend program in Washington, D.C. from September 21–23.

Volume IV: Spotlight on Alicia Burke

Volume III: Spotlight on Elisa Cheng

Volume II: Spotlight on Carol Auh

Volume I: Spotlight on Jules Lange

Road to Global Entrepreneurship Week 2019 Begins

During one week each November, thousands of events and competitions in 170 countries inspire millions to engage in entrepreneurial activity while connecting them to potential collaborators, mentors and even investors. Powered by the Kauffman Foundation, the initiative is supported by dozens of world leaders and a network of more than 15,000 partner organizations. GEW is held November 18-24, 2019.

Get Registered

GEW AROUND THE WORLD

170 countries


20,000 partners


35,000 events


10 million people

#GEW2019

One global celebration to empower entrepreneurs to grow and accelerate their business.

WHY #GEW2019?

Innovation drives economic growth and changes lives—and it’s our entrepreneurs who bring those innovations to life. To move those innovations takes some serious gumption and the right team of founders, funders, designers, managers, developers, marketers, sales leaders, makers and resources.


GEW is where connections happen and teams come together to get inspired, prepare for the next challenge and celebrate the Greater Washington, D.C. Region's entrepreneurship community.

Get Involved

How To Get Involved

Community Partners

Collaborate on programming and events
  • Grow the celebration
  • Scale your impact
  • Media promotion

Individuals

Participate at events
  • Select and build your schedule
  • Connect with business owners
  • Engage with quality speakers
Register FREE

#GiveFirst

Volunteer to help out
  • Work with the organizers
  • Connect with quality speakers
  • Engage with ecosystem leaders

What the #ESHIP Community is Saying

  • Wonderful event! A great variety of speakers and locations. I made a lot of awesome connections that will definitely help in the future!
    Sammie Paul
    COO, MEANS Database
  • Awesome networking, great moderators and panelists, and a highly engaging atmosphere.
    Adar Howard
    Director of Teaching and Learning, One World Education
  • Very informative panels. Good opportunity to meet with startup movers and shakers.
    Florence Navarro
    Chief Empowerment Officer & Founder, Kichocheo LLC
  • Great networking opportunities with startup community members.
    Mike Malloy
    Program Manager, Halcyon Incubator
  • This was a great chance to connect with people from various sectors and network. The panel I attended was super informative and extremely motivating for the work I do on a daily basis.
    Kamil Arrington
    Program Director, DMV PAL
  • Great for anyone who is interested in becoming an entrepreneur and doesn't know where to start, these free workshops and panels allows someone to explore the opportunities that lay ahead of them. Good for networking too.
    DuEwa Spicer
    Owner, Infinite Zen Holistic Psychotherapy
  • The range of programming was rich and wonderful!
    Joy Jones
    Founder, MoonRock Digital

DMV Coalition Partners

world bank
us commercial service
dc government of the district of columbia
dc government department for small and local business development
202 creates
1863 ventures
black girl venrures
beacon dc
get found get funded podcast
street pitch by street entrepreneurs
Lyft
symba
dc mayors office of veteran affairs
happied
hackers founders dc
hire her
university of maryland college park campus
inncuvate
technical.ly media
alley powered by verizon
wework
1776 dc
mindpsace
tammy hui law and strategy pllc
conell wise and associates
netwalking
the mentor method
bloomshift
black female founders
and tech
1 million cups dc
startup weekend dc
techstars startup digest washnigton dc
innovators box
blitzar accelerator
gallaudet
learn serve international
orange up
vinetta project
abcd and company
junior achievement
make offices
inclusive innovation incubator
hera hub dc
dc small business development center
ace nextgen
together international dot org
techno ramp
eventzin
washington dc economic partnership
startup leadership program
drip dc coffee podcast
brllnt
harding media
crystal city business improvement district
biz launch
steven a rodriguez

GET THE SCOOP ON #GEW2019

Connect with a vibrant ecosystem of entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, policymakers and other startup champions across the Greater Washington, D.C. Region.