Matchstick Lab is making Kitsap the go-to place to launch and grow businesses that benefit the region, and bring value to the world.
Your Gift Builds the Future of Our Community
Matchstick Lab isn’t just a resource—it’s a movement to make Kitsap the go-to place for starting and growing businesses that create real, lasting impact.
By giving during the Kitsap Great Give, you’re fueling the next era of innovation in our region. Your gift helps us expand our work, increase our reach, and lay the foundation for something bigger. Specifically, you can help us:
🫶 Deliver Educational Programming + Hands-on Support for Startups & Small Businesses
Access to coaching, peer networks, and real-world advice that turns ideas into thriving businesses.
💰 Mobilize Capital for Early-Stage Investment
Entrepreneurs need more than advice—they need access to funding. Your gift helps us build toward a future where Kitsap all founders can access the early stage capital they need to launch and grow.
📖 Tell Powerful Stories that Drive Action
Great ideas and hardworking founders often go unnoticed. We’re committed to changing that. Your support fuels our work to document, share, and amplify the stories of Kitsap’s entrepreneurs, ensuring they get the recognition and resources they need to succeed.
🔥 Scale Local Impact
We’ve already ignited something special, but we need your help to do more, reach more, and build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem. Your donation helps us expand programming, support founders, and advocate for the policies and resources that entrepreneurs need to thrive.
Your Gift = A Stronger Future for Kitsap Entrepreneurs
$25 – Helps us tell the story of one Kitsap founder, making their work visible to potential partners and investors.
$50 – Supports the growth of entrepreneur-led events, strengthening the connections that drive business success.
$100 – Fuels our efforts to build a capital fund, helping early-stage startups access funding.
$250 – Invests in Matchstick Lab’s expansion, ensuring more founders get the education, mentorship, and connections they need.
$500+ – Lays the groundwork for new funding models, new programs, and a bold vision for Kitsap’s entrepreneur-driven future.
When you give to Matchstick Lab, you’re not just supporting a program—you’re adding fuel to a fire. You’re helping shape a future where more businesses launch, more jobs are created, and Kitsap becomes known as a powerhouse for innovation.
Light a fire with us.
Our Focus
ACCELERATED LEARNING
From startup to exit, we equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills to navigate every stage of their business journey with confidence through workshops, mentorship, peer mastermind groups, and accelerator programs.
ACCESS TO CAPITAL
We connect entrepreneurs to diverse funding sources, so that every business in Kitsap, regardless of size or stage, has access to the right financial resources at the exactly the right time.
STORYTELLING
By telling our stories and showcasing Kitsap’s distinct heritage, resources and talents, we fortify the strength of our community ecosystem and help businesses craft narratives that attract investors, engage stakeholders, and build strong brands.