New startups Seattle

Seattle is ripe with innovation.

From aerospace to biotechnology to software to retail, startup companies in this moss-covered part of the globe are breaking traditional boundaries, creating groundbreaking ideas that truly could change how we see the world.

With that in mind, we’re excited to announce the Seattle 10, presented in partnership with the Museum of History & Industry and the new Bezos Center for Innovation.

This is a list of some of the most promising emerging technology companies in the region.

Limiting the list to just 10 startup companies was no easy task — a sign that the region is spawning innovative companies in all sorts of interesting areas. In fact, we’re hopeful that this is the beginning of an annual partnership between GeekWire and MOHAI where we identify and celebrate some of the top innovators in our region.

In this batch, we looked for a diverse set of companies that were less than six years old and had revolutionary technologies that could one day translate into large businesses. That led us to entrepreneurs who are innovating in the areas of education; big data; biotechnology; sensors and, even, asteroid mining.

Now, here’s the really fun part.

As a member of the Seattle 10, each company will get the opportunity to sketch their business concepts on giant six-foot by six-foot cocktail napkins. Those napkins, which were delivered to the companies last week, will be displayed at MOHAI, making their debut at the big GeekWire Gala on Dec. 4th.

We’re excited to see how these innovators visually express their business ideas.

Thanks to everyone who submitted their companies for consideration, and we’re looking forward to everyone in the community joining us at the GeekWire Gala at MOHAI where the 10 cocktail napkins will be unveiled publicly for the first time.

Without further ado, here’s the Seattle 10 for 2013 with short descriptions from each company about how they will change the world.

SNUPI, co-founder Jeremy Jaech:

“In our increasingly busy lives, we all seek peace of mind that our home, and what’s in it, is safe. The SNUPI Team has tackled just that, creating a sensor system that monitors home hazards related to moisture, temperature and humidity. We’ve incorporated user-friendly guidance and convenient modes of communication to allow for an interactive experience, so you’re always in the know. Our product is environmentally conscious, using a battery that lasts for over ten years, and letting you maintain your home’s resources for a sustainable future. SNUPI is here to give the world safer, healthier and smarter homes.”