WRF Capital

As a leading early-stage investor, WRF Capital works with entrepreneurs, research institutions, other investors and industry partners to transform great ideas into successful Washington-based businesses

LEARN ABOUT OUR STARTUP INVESTMENTS > TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION GRANT PRE-PROPOSAL WRF supports research at nonprofit institutions in Washington state Submit your technology commercialization grant pre-proposal to be considered for funding of up to $50,000

DETAILS & APPLICATION > $140M in grants given since 1993 1B+ healthier lives, thanks to Dr Benjamin Hall 119 companies invested in through WRF Capital 42 years since formation in 1981

ARCS Foundation Seattle Chapter: A Message from Our Scholars

ARCS Foundation Seattle Chapter advances science in America by funding PhD fellowships for outstanding STEM scholars at the UW and WSU To date, WRF has sponsored 132 ARCS scholars

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