Through their program, PIE offers startups $20,000 in funding and office space for up to nine months, including three months in the program and a potential six additional months rent-free. Startups have the opportunity to learn from startups-in-residence, successful alumni, and industry experts from renowned brands. PIE focuses on investing in the consumer products, business services, mobile applications, and information technology sectors. Their mission is to foster collaboration between the Portland startup community and established entities like corporations, government, and educational institutions. PIE offers three specialized programs for SaaS startups, those creating manufactured objects, and those focused on consumer products. Their goal is to share their learnings and experiences to positively impact founders worldwide.