Six startups to pitch for $200,000 at Flywheel conference in Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — Six startups from across Washington will take the stage in Wenatchee this spring, competing for more than $200,000 in investment during the 2026 Flywheel Investment Conference.

The finalists, selected by the Flywheel Angel Network, will present their ideas during the conference’s Early-Stage Investment Competition on May 21 at the Numerica Performing Arts Center.

The group reflects a wide range of industries and challenges, from wildfire response and health care access to manufacturing and artificial intelligence, with companies based in Spokane, Seattle, West Richland and Wenatchee.

Among them is Subi, a Wenatchee-based startup focused on streamlining real estate transactions. The platform is designed to replace manual workflows with a more automated system that handles tasks such as document management, compliance tracking and client communication.

Other finalists include Spokane-based BOVI.TECH, which is developing remote-operated and AI-assisted equipment for wildfire response and vegetation management, and Seattle-based Remmie Health, which combines digital diagnostic tools with telehealth services to expand access to ear, nose and throat care.

Also competing are Optimly, a Seattle company working to improve how brands are represented in artificial intelligence search tools; Precision Quantomics, a Spokane firm focused on improving early-stage drug development; and Reclaim Metals, a West Richland startup using AI-powered sorting to increase the value of recycled aluminum.

The conference runs May 19 through May 21 in Wenatchee and is expected to draw founders, investors and business leaders from across Washington.

Events begin May 19 with Día del Fundador (Founder’s Day) Latino at Pybus Public Market, a free Spanish-language pre-conference event focused on connecting Latino entrepreneurs with resources and networks. Registration is required.

On May 20, the inaugural Student Pitch Competition will showcase student-led startups from Central Washington University, the University of Washington and the Cascade School District. The event is included with an all-access pass or available for $29.

The Early-Stage Investment Competition, where the six finalists will present, will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on May 21 at the Numerica Performing Arts Center. The event is free to attend with registration.

The conference concludes with an awards party from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on May 21 at Pybus Public Market, with tickets available for $59.

For those attending multiple events, all-access passes are available for $289 and include entry to the conference’s major sessions, networking events, breakout discussions and hosted meals, as well as the awards party.

Registration for both all-access passes and individual events is available at www.flywheelconference.com/attend.

Andrew Simpson: 509-433-7626 or andrew@ward.media