The Innovators Platform
Soundview’s Massive Transformative Purpose (MTP) is the formation of a dynamic platform Empowering Innovators to create solutions to problems for the collective benefit of humanity.
With three primary objectives:
- Promote innovation as the primary driver for enhancing the future of humanity;
- Solve a massive market need for a world class Innovators Platform in Snohomish County, to provide Inventors/Innovators/Entrepreneurs an affordable place to scale innovations and businesses.
- Create diversity and multi-industry cross fertilization within our ecosystem (Aerospace, Clean Tech, Life Sciences) as fundamental to prolific innovation.
Key ingredients for the Innovators Playground:
- Space to Scale (affordable space for Ideation, Prototyping, Scaling, Production, Repeat)
- Programming (Experiential Learning; Mindset; Incubation; Acceleration; Events; Access to Services, etc.)
- Skilled Labor Force (Access to affordable talent to scale and grow a business)
- Triple Helix (enthusiastic support/interaction by university, government and industry: Stanford/MIT model)
- Collaboration Space/Opportunities for Cross Fertilization (Ecosystem of participants enhances innovation)
- Shared Tooling/Testing Equipment/Lab Space (affordable shared resources)
- Access to Capital and Markets (Angels, VC’s, Industry)
Soundview Innovation Campus is positioned to become the innovation hub of the future, an intelligent campus dedicated to the evolving needs of the world’s most future-focused pioneers.
The center’s home of Everett, Washington, offers companies an unparalleled concentration of manufacturing talent, specialized knowledge in aerospace technology, applied materials, robotics, sensors, and additive manufacturing, as well as state and local tax incentives and direct access to major transportation hubs including the Ports of Seattle and Everett, Paine Field Airport, and Interstate 5.
Strategically Positioned for Exponential Growth
SIC is located just north of Seattle, a city experiencing a dramatic expansion of disruptive technologies and the talent they employ. Public companies such as Expedia, Zillow, Tableau, and Zulily, as well as large acquisitions such as PopCap Games, Isilon, Big Fish Games, and Bluekai, are bolstering the tech ecosystem established by Microsoft and Amazon with a new breed of mid-sized firms.
Simultaneously, many of Tech’s most revered names are supplementing their Silicon Valley engineering operations with locations in Seattle. The city is now home to engineering offices for Google, Facebook, Apple, Twitter, Salesforce, eBay, Dropbox, Uber, SpaceX, Taser, Palantir, Groupon, Hulu, Electronic Arts, Yahoo!, Pivotal Labs, and many others.
Snohomish County will soon become home to Danaher Corporation, expanding upon the county’s tech scene already occupied by Google, Philips Medical, and Sonosite.
Everett is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the exponential growth taking place in technology, manufacturing, and the region. The brightest minds in aeronautics and technology have called North and Greater Seattle home for decades, leading to a robust knowledge base and an influx of the world’s most forward-thinking employers to the Pacific Northwest.
The Future of Innovation
Innovation has never been faster. Or smaller, smarter, or cleaner.
Nanotechnology is enabling the manipulation of advanced materials at the atomic level, constructing our world without informing the naked eye.
Additive manufacturing and robotics are making rapid prototyping and custom fabrication realistic and economical.
The proliferation of sensor technology is breathing life into inanimate objects, connecting and learning from society’s most familiar tools.
And clean energy is powering it all with unprecedented efficiency and sustainability.
Today’s world is the realization of a future that was once the fantasy of idealist physicists and sci-fi novelists.
As capabilities catch up with concepts, the factories of tomorrow must be reimagined.
Soundview Innovation Campus is positioned to become the innovation hub of the future, an intelligent campus dedicated to the evolving needs of the world’s most future-focused pioneers.
Proximity to Boeing
SIC is located adjacent to The Boeing Company and its newest factory, a cutting-edge facility dedicated to the manufacturing of carbon fiber wings for the new 777X. More than 30,000 people work at Boeing Everett–experts in aerospace engineering, defense technology, clean energy, and advanced materials–all driven by a vision to “Build Something Better.” Located on the northeast corner of Paine Field, the building is the world’s largest by volume: a 472 million square-foot colossus with a 98.3-acre footprint.
SIC’s proximity to Boeing aligns it with the talent, suppliers, and infrastructure relied upon by the area’s many future-focused advanced manufacturing businesses.
Custom Class A Light Industrial Space
SIC will be the home of cutting-edge enterprises that serve the aerospace, healthcare, defense, and other tech-centric industries, outfitted with custom-built manufacturing spaces crafted to meet their advanced and evolving needs. Zoned as a Class A light industrial and office facility, the campus will include 450,000 to 500,000 square feet of space, with ceiling heights of 24 and 30 feet clear.Design Your Future at SIC
We’re on a mission to design the factory of the future, working closely with users to customize spaces to suit their needs as we ask the question, “What does the factory of the future look like to you?”
Transportation Infrastructure in Everett and Greater Seattle
Everett’s seamless integration with all major transportation infrastructures connects its residents to the world. Air, rail, water, and ground transportation are all quickly accessible from SIC, providing efficient delivery of both freight and personnel.
SeaTac and Paine Field
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is the region’s largest airport, and a hub for numerous nonstop international flights. Paine Field Airport, located adjacent to The Boeing Company in Everett, often serves as a testing site for new aircraft, and is capable of accommodating the largest jetliners in the world.
A ten-minute Uber ride from the ticket counters at Paine Field, Soundview grants tenants and visitors rapid access to one of the most modern—and efficient—commercial airports in the region.
Alaska, Southwest, and United Airlines will operate a combined 24 daily nonstop flights from Paine Field beginning in the Fall of 2018. Routes include many of the country’s most influential tech hubs, including San Francisco, San Jose, Denver, and Los Angeles.
Long before commercial airlines took notice, Paine Field was the airport of choice for private aircraft owners throughout the Pugest Sound. Home to more than 650 aircraft, the airport’s state-of-the-art hangars house a wide range of single-engine planes, corporate jets, and Boeing Dreamliners.
The Port of Everett
The Port of Everett is a natural, deep-water port that specializes in accommodating oversized vessels, including high, wide, and heavy cargo loads. The closest U.S port to the Far East, it routinely docks large vessels, connects directly to freight railways that service the Midwest and East Coast, and grants direct access to Interstate 5.Rail, Ferries, and Buses
Local, county, and state governments continue to prioritize the expansion and modernization of mass transit infrastructure. Tax dollars currently fund major improvements to the region’s light rail and bus systems. State-run ferries and buses also serve Snohomish and King County.Interstates and Roadways
Interstate 5 runs directly through the City of Everett, connecting Snohomish County with Seattle and other major cities, including Portland and Vancouver, BC, and providing access to Interstate 405 and Interstate 90. Easy access to SIC is available via SR 526, the Boeing Freeway, and SR 525 (a.k.a. Mukilteo Speedway) from I-5 and I-405.Distances from Everett
Seattle (car): 25 miles south along Interstate 5Research & Development in the Region
From aerospace engineering to biomedical research and beyond, the Greater Seattle area grants access to renowned innovators and researchers from The Boeing Company, Danaher, Sonosite, CMC Biologics, University of Washington, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Washington State University, and more.
Robotics
Robotics researchers at the University of Washington are engaged in ground-breaking work in mechanism design, sensor technology, computer vision, and machine learning. A department of the School of Computer Science & Engineering, UW’s award-winning robotics program is actively seeking large-scale joint initiatives to tackle the field’s most pressing challenges through multi-disciplinary collaboration.
Biomedical Manufacturing and Research
The Center for Infectious Disease Research, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Philips Healthcare, SNBL Labs, and the Allen Institute for Brain Science are among the many prestigious biomedical research organizations headquartered in Greater Seattle. The area’s scientists are actively developing treatments and vaccines that could save millions from the spread of deadly disease, including Ebola, HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis.Aerospace
Boeing’s persistent investments in the research and development of manufacturing processes—and more recently, lightweight composite materials—have contributed to a concentration of skilled workers, specialized equipment, and related training programs in the region. The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Composites Program at Everett Community College is regularly filled to capacity, with additional students waitlisted for entry.Cleantech
Sustainability, energy consumption, and environmental impact are top-of-mind concerns in Washington State. More than 90,000 Washingtonians work in cleantech-related sectors, including renewable energy, alternative fuels, and pollution prevention.Key facts
Boeing selected Everett as the destination for its carbon fiber wing facility, in part, because of the supportive actions of local and state officials who streamlined the permit approvals process, allowing the aeronautics manufacturer to get a head start on production.An Intelligent, Flexible Space for Future Growth
Technological advancements previously accomplished over decades are today being executed in days. The speed of change in nearly every industry is advancing at an exponential rate, requiring that companies actively anticipate disruption or face extinction.
It is with that mandate for speed and flexibility that SIC is being built. Every aspect of the campus is being designed and constructed in collaboration with our users, to anticipate and satisfy their unique, evolving, and scalable needs.
Custom Spaces for Smart Manufacturing
SIC is a campus comprised of three buildings, totaling roughly 500,000 square feet of Class A Industrial space, zoned M1, in the City of Everett. Building plans accommodate up to 25% mezzanine build-out, offering seamless integration between the production environment and executive leadership. Every aspect of the building’s infrastructure has been designed for flexibility, including dock high and grade level loading, a minimum of 8,000-amp and 480-volt power, and 24-30’ clear height. Outside, ample parking and spectacular views of the Puget Sound greet users with convenience and inspiration.
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The Everett of Tomorrow
Everett’s longstanding commitment to vibrant and sustainable economic growth has helped spur the rise of some of the leading names in advanced manufacturing. Snohomish County and Washington State actively encourage innovation, education, and entrepreneurship with billions of dollars in public support for key industries.
Recent Funding and Current Projects
Snohomish County is the fastest growing county in the state, and a regular partner in capital-intensive projects. Recent legislative funding accomplishments have included:
- The Everett University Center: Washington’s $54 million investment in a new academic building at Everett University Center will provide STC employers with easy access to highly skilled 4-year degree graduates, including software engineers and data analysts.
- $670 Million Transportation Investment: Major infrastructure improvements are underway to address congestion, safety, and freight mobility, further improving upon STC’s seamless access to major airports, highways, railways, and ports.
- R&D Tax Incentives: Snohomish County maintains lucrative tax incentives for aerospace and high-tech employers who fund research and development.
Additionally, the county’s investments in tech education and hands-on training programs are securing its place as the region’s preeminent destination for advanced manufacturing talent. Among them, the Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center that offers public training in aerospace engineering and advanced manufacturing at the high school level. Other local resources include the Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing, the Washington Aerospace Technical Training and Research Center, and multiple community college- and university-based training programs.
A world-class talent pool, outstanding access to major transportation infrastructure, and public support for innovation make Everett the ideal setting for future-focused enterprises.
Key Facts:
- Boeing recently renewed its commitment to the Everett region with a brand new 777X carbon fiber wing facility on its Everett campus. The 777X will be the biggest and most energy-efficient twin-engine jetliner in the world.
- Boeing’s new carbon fiber wings represent a significant breakthrough in materials science, and a dependable source of high quality jobs for the region’s workers.
Plans are in motion to develop a new commuter rail system to connect Everett, Redmond, Tacoma, Ballard, and West Seattle.
Beyond Aerospace: Greater Seattle’s Booming Industries
While Boeing is the largest employer in Greater Seattle, the Pacific Northwest is home to more than just aerospace design and manufacturing. Employment growth in the Puget Sound was 65% higher than the national average in 2013 and 58% higher in 2014, largely due to the expansion of the region’s Amazon-led tech sector. Everett, located 25 miles north of Seattle in Snohomish County, is part of a diverse and thriving economy that includes some of the world’s leading names in a wide array of industries, including:
Software and Technology
The Puget Sound was the birthplace of the software revolution, the context for Microsoft’s expansion from after-school activity to employer of more than 40,000 people. Today, the Sound serves as headquarters to countless software and hardware companies, such as Nintendo of America. Everett’s technology scene includes the Fluke Corporation, Intermec Technologies, and Esterline Control Systems.
Government and Military
E-Commerce
Consumer Retail
Education
Healthcare
Key Facts
LOCATION
5900 36th Avenue West
Everett, WA 98204
Latitude: 47.944105
Longitude: -122.282581
CONTACT
Ali Nathoo
1-604-218-1520
ali@stc38.com
Daniel Seger
daniel.seger@nmrk.com
206.407.5163
Blake Bentz
blake.bentz@nmrk.com
425.362.1391
Thad Mallory
thad.mallory@nmrk.com
425.362.1410