Portland, OR
Launch in the Rose City with Stella & the Metro Hub
From napkin idea to a Metro Region Innovation Hub referral. Stella interviews you, validates your plan, and packages every detail so local mentors, lenders, and grant programs know you’re ready.
Why it matters
Idea → validation in 30 minutes
Why it matters
Living profile that remembers every detail
Why it matters
Warm introductions to Portland partners
Referral-ready programs
Complete Stella’s validation workflow and unlock warm introductions to the groups below.
Metro Region Innovation Hub
Navigate hybrid grant + mentor pathways with vetted advisors who understand the Portland ecosystem.
Learn more →Local Small Business Development Centers
Get in-person coaching on licensing, finance, and go-to-market specifics across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.
Learn more →Community Capital & Micro-grants
Access curated capital programs—from Prosper Portland to regional credit unions—based on Stella's validation report.
Learn more →Ready to show up prepared?
Stella will capture your idea, stress-test it against Portland market data, and generate the Living Business Profile advisors want to see. You’ll receive a partner-ready packet plus next steps tailored to the Metro Region Innovation Hub.