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Industry groups such as the Washington Technology Industry Association and Northwest Entrepreneur Network also regularly hold informational meetings for entrepreneurs. Seattle-area business incubators, including StartPad and Founder’s Co-op, also are looking to help entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground.

By the time Cadwell graduates in 2012, the student body is expected to have as many as 400, according to current plans, with 200 on campus.

Light Sciences’ technology uses light-emitting diodes to activate a drug that can kill cancer tissue with minimal side effects.

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More than 300 companies have benefited from the RTD grant program. You could be next.

"Washington’s culture of innovation is world renowned," said Washington Governor Chris Gregoire in support of this year’s award winners. "And these companies are exploring bold new innovations that will help take our state another step into the future. Congratulations to each of you."

"This is one of the most successful programs in the nation, but off the radar screen except for a few major supporters," says Sam Smith, retired president of Washington State University and a founding board member. "Now it’s time to put it on everyone’s radar screen."

There’s no question the UW has great strengths in environmental sciences and related fields.

At 23, Dan Price heads the largest credit-card processor in Washington state

Union leaders, environmentalists and members of the low-income community will discuss ways to build a green economy while bringing 25,000 new, family wage jobs to Washington state.