Innovation Zone
The entire Waterfront District has been designated as an Innovation Partnership Zone by the State of Washington to promote and develop the regional economy into a globally recognized hub of expertise, innovation, and commercialization.
Technology Development Center
The Innovation Zone includes the 10,000-square foot Technology Development Center, a place where the private sector can:
- Develop new technologies with the help of the Western Washington University College of Sciences and Technology's research arm
- Prepare a trained workforce with the help of Bellingham Technical College