The Palouse Knowledge Corridor has announced plans intended to attract startup businesses to the region that includes north-central Idaho and eastern Washington state.
The group includes representatives from the University of Idaho, Washington State University, and area cities.
The Lewiston Tribune reports the group on Thursday presented an idea for a five-day conference called "Be the Entrepreneur Bootcamp" it hopes to hold June 21 to June 25.
Corridor member Chud Wendle says the program will provide participants with industry mentors and help them develop business models and sales pitches.
Wendle says the program will focus on three industries. Those are technology, animal health and agriculture. The industries are considered strengths of the region.
Wendle says the group will likely decide in late February if it can hold the conference.