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PDX Hacks & AI Collective’s next Claude Code Meetup is happening this Saturday, April 11th at the Portland State Busines...
04/08/2026

PDX Hacks & AI Collective’s next Claude Code Meetup is happening this Saturday, April 11th at the Portland State Business Accelerator!

You’ve built your product. You’ve finally got your app in the App Store from our last workshop. Finally, people are starting to use your coded Claude.

And so, at Todd’s next workshop, it is now time to Superpower that idea of yours with CLI, MCP Servers and automations.

Head over to our usual spot for the next level of getting your idea out there. This workshop is going to take you from “just another startup founder” - to THAT Startup Founder. Learn how the rest of the world is working on their startups by this one Workshop with Todd.

Register here: https://luma.com/yktbk062

Claude Code Meetup!! Happening this Saturday, March 28th at the Portland State Business Accelerator! ​ Join a Claude Cod...
03/25/2026

Claude Code Meetup!! Happening this Saturday, March 28th at the Portland State Business Accelerator!


Join a Claude Code Community Event, organized by local Claude Code enthusiasts for everyone who loves building with Claude Code!

Build. Ship. Win.

Portland has world-class engineering talent. It’s time to prove it.

PDX Hacks & AI Collective is hosting a one-day hackathon focused on building with frontier AI.

​PDX Hacks & AI Collective brings together the city’s sharpest engineers for intensive one-day hackathons focused on building with frontier AI. Each event spotlights a different platform, toolchain, or challenge—pushing Portland’s builders to master the full landscape of modern AI development. Participants will build agents, tool-use pipelines, multi-model workflows, and more - using Claude in meaningful ways.

Event Highlights:
· Solo or teams of up to 4
· One full day to build
· API credits provided to all participants (courtesy of Anthropic)
· Judging by industry engineers, investors, and media

Who should attend?
​This is a hackathon for engineers already building with frontier AI models and modern frameworks. If you’re shipping production code, experimenting with cutting-edge tooling, or pushing what’s possible with LLMs, you belong here.

Presented by PDX Hacks & The AI Collective
Hosted at the Portland State Business Accelerator
Sponsored by Anthropic

Register: https://luma.com/ry71cztm

Last week's Lovable Hackathon event at the Business Accelerator on March 21, bringing together a strong community of bui...
03/25/2026

Last week's Lovable Hackathon event at the Business Accelerator on March 21, bringing together a strong community of builders and innovators.

Here are a few highlights from the event 📸

Great to see so much collaboration, creativity, and hands on learning in one space! Thank you to everyone who participated.

Stay tuned for future events!

Free Workshop This Saturday!Getting Set Up with Claude Code. (How to get accepted into the Claude Portland Hackathons)Cu...
03/12/2026

Free Workshop This Saturday!

Getting Set Up with Claude Code. (How to get accepted into the Claude Portland Hackathons)

Curious about building with Claude? Join us this Saturday for a hands-on workshop with Todd Greco, Director of AI Outcomes at Slalom, who brings nearly three decades of experience working at the intersection of AI, design, and technology.

Todd will walk participants through setting up the Claude Code environment and using Claude directly in the terminal to support real development workflows. This beginner-friendly session will help you get started quickly with the tools developers are using to build AI-assisted software today.

After the workshop, stick around for an open build session where participants can experiment, collaborate, and start turning ideas into working projects.

Register here : https://luma.com/workshopwithToddGreco

Applications Open: Oregon Innovation Showcase- Get in Front of Investors!Application Deadline: March 31st at midnightThe...
03/06/2026

Applications Open: Oregon Innovation Showcase- Get in Front of Investors!

Application Deadline: March 31st at midnight

The Oregon Innovation Showcase is inviting early‑stage startups with real products, early traction, and near‑term fundraising plans to apply for a high‑visibility exhibition and, for select companies, a chance to present on stage to investors and industry leaders.

The event highlights ventures with strong customer validation, compelling founder–market fit, and technology or business models positioned for regional or national impact. Companies with MVPs, prototypes, pilots, or early revenue - and a clear path toward a seed or Series A raise - are especially encouraged to apply. Applications are open until March 31, and all accepted startups receive an exhibit table, with a limited number advancing to the curated Venture Showcase presentation track.

For more info & to apply: https://www.oregoninnovationshowcase.com/2026/startups

🚀 Portland State University Business Accelerator is excited to announce an incredible event taking place in our Propel E...
02/24/2026

🚀 Portland State University Business Accelerator is excited to announce an incredible event taking place in our Propel Event Space THIS Saturday, February 28th!!

Build. Ship. Win.

Portland has world-class engineering talent. It’s time to prove it.
PDX Hacks & AI Collective is hosting a one-day hackathon focused on building with frontier AI.

This Event: Build with Claude
This inaugural hackathon is sponsored by Anthropic. Participants will build agents, tool-use pipelines, multi-model workflows, and more - using Claude in meaningful ways.

Event Highlights:
• Solo or teams of up to 4
• One full day to build
• API credits provided to all participants (courtesy of Anthropic)
• Judging by industry engineers, investors, and media
• Prizes to be announced soon

Who should attend?
Engineers actively building with frontier AI models and modern frameworks. If you're shipping production code or pushing the limits of LLMs, this is for you.
Presented by PDX Hacks, Portland AI Engineers & AI Collective
Sponsored by Anthropic.

Register: https://luma.com/u55aqt1t

Office Space Available for Portland Entrepreneurs!Looking for office space in downtown Portland? While we’re part of Por...
01/23/2026

Office Space Available for Portland Entrepreneurs!

Looking for office space in downtown Portland? While we’re part of Portland State University, our accelerator is external-facing and open to entrepreneurs and small businesses across the broader community (no university affiliation required).

Our newly renovated building brings founders together in a collaborative, mission-driven environment with access to:

🏢 Private offices alongside fellow entrepreneurs

🎤 Event and meeting spaces

🎨 Creative programming, including our artist-in-residence pilot

💡 Onsite support from the Metro Regional Innovation Hub and their navigator team

If you’re seeking an inspiring place to grow your venture in the heart of PDX, we’d love to connect.

📩 [email protected]

🚀 Office Space Available for Local Entrepreneurs!Are you looking for office space in downtown Portland?  We’re inviting ...
12/03/2025

🚀 Office Space Available for Local Entrepreneurs!

Are you looking for office space in downtown Portland? We’re inviting Portland’s innovators, founders, and small business owners to join our growing community in a newly renovated downtown building.

Tenants enjoy:
🏢 Private offices within a community of entrepreneurs
🎤 Access to event and meeting spaces
🎨 Co-located creative programs, including our artist-in-residence pilot
💡 Onsite resources, such as the Metro Regional Innovation Hub and their team of navigators

If you’re looking for office space and an inspiring environment to grow your venture, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Contact: [email protected]

Oregon AI Accelerator is here 🚀Google and Oregon partners are launching a new hybrid accelerator (Feb 2–May 15, 2026) to...
11/18/2025

Oregon AI Accelerator is here 🚀

Google and Oregon partners are launching a new hybrid accelerator (Feb 2–May 15, 2026) to support early-stage AI founders.

📅 Applications: Nov 17 - Dec 15, 2025
💻 Info Session: Fri, Nov 21, 2025 (virtual)

Learn more & apply: bit.ly/4o3xJGS
Info session registration: bit.ly/4rm9gzw

🚀 Office Space Available for Local Entrepreneurs!Are you looking for office space in downtown Portland?  We’re inviting ...
10/27/2025

🚀 Office Space Available for Local Entrepreneurs!

Are you looking for office space in downtown Portland? We’re inviting Portland’s innovators, founders, and small business owners to join our growing community in a newly renovated downtown building.

Tenants enjoy:
🏢 Private offices within a community of entrepreneurs
🎤 Access to event and meeting spaces
🎨 Co-located creative programs, including our artist-in-residence pilot
💡 Onsite resources, such as the Metro Regional Innovation Hub and their team of navigators

If you’re looking for office space and an inspiring environment to grow your venture, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Contact: [email protected]

🌍 Last Monday,  had the privilege of hosting a delegation of international students for a panel discussion with some of ...
10/20/2025

🌍 Last Monday, had the privilege of hosting a delegation of international students for a panel discussion with some of Portland’s most innovative entrepreneurs!

We’re so thankful to our panelists: Kyra Boveda (Conello), Jospin Mugisha (BProud), Adam Stockman (Fib Games LLC), and Michael Van San (EarthGuard Filters), for sharing their real, inspiring stories and valuable lessons learned along the way.

Special thanks to Arsh Haque, Director of the PSBA, for moderating the conversation and helping connect global minds with Portland’s innovation community.

✨ What an energizing day of ideas, insights, and inspiration!

🌟 Oregon Innovators: Apply now for Business Oregon’s SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program! 🌟If you’ve received a federal SBI...
09/10/2025

🌟 Oregon Innovators: Apply now for Business Oregon’s SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program! 🌟

If you’ve received a federal SBIR or STTR award after Jan 1, 2024, you may be eligible for matching funds to boost your commercialization journey- without diluting ownership.

📅 Deadline: October 17, 2025
🔗 Learn more & apply: bit.ly/46vaekh

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