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Join Cincy’s Thriving startup economy.
StartupCincy is a community of BigCos, MidCos, educators, investors, creatives, coders, and startup enthusiasts. Collectively, we’re the team working to drive Cincinnati’s startups toward a brighter future.
StartupCincy Resources
Cincinnati is the perfect place for startups. Welcome to the TEAM!
For Dreamers and Doers, StartupCincy encompasses the city’s entire startup ecosystem; from main street businesses to high growth companies, accelerator programs to venture capitalists.
Connect with Startups
Work with growing businesses from the ground up, with unparalleled access to leaders and founders as they shape their company’s future.
Network & Exchange Idea
Connect with an active community of stakeholders, strategic partners, and driven entrepreneurs pursuing exciting new ideas.
Embrace Innovation
Whether its revolutionary design, better building practices, or smarter processes, startups are the perfect home for bold new ways of thinking.
Get In Where You Fit In!
Find the right companies, identify the right contacts, and connect with decision-makers and industry thought-leaders — all without leaving the 513.
Accelerators
Our 12+ Accelerators help startups define and build their initial products or services, identify promising customer segments, and help secure resources. They are fixed-term, cohort-based programs that include mentorship and educational components, all culminating in a pitch event or demo day.
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Coworking & Office Space
Coworking spaces give growing companies access to shared facilities, services, and tools without the cost of maintaining a full office. Startups from different backgrounds can come together in spaces like Union Hall (in OTR) to explore new ideas, network, and collaborate.
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College & University Programs
Our four strategic University partners are hubs of talent, knowledge, and expertise. They can connect entrepreneurs and innovators with a wide array of subject matter expertise, provide data, and share the power of their extensive alumni networks.
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Investment Funds & Angel Groups
StartupCincy has a growing list of venture capitalists in Cincinnati that have invested in companies headquartered across the city. Funding types range from Grants to Series A, Private Equity to Venture.
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Economic Growth / Civic Partners
Cintrifuse partners directly with local and state entities in workforce delivery and economic development in the region (which plays a pivotal role in policy and incentives to support startups’ growth and settlement.)
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Openings in Cincinnati
Explore job openings & work with a startup
Let’s find you that talent.
Work for a company where everyone loves what they do. Cincinnati’s startup ecosystem is booming with opportunities. So, if you’re looking for a sign, this is it!
For Employers
FIND NEW EMPLOYEES: Go where the talent is.
Partner with Cintrifuse and reach hard-to-hire professionals you won’t find anywhere else.
Donna Zaring
Director of External Relationsand Development
