We are driving the new startup economy in greater Cincinnati.

Our Mission

StartupCincy is dedicated to serving startups through diverse programming, invaluable connections, and vetted resources to build a robust startup economy for our entire region.

We’re dedicated to serving startups through diverse programming and connections.

About Us

What you need, when you need it

Connect with startup resources

At every stage, we’re here to point you in the right direction. We have curated resources designed to provide assistance and insight to startups and entrepreneurs, wherever you are in your journey.

RESOURCE COMPASS

Find the right companies through our Resource Compass.

Picture this: you could spend hours researching and cold-emailing all the different companies in Cincinnati that exist to help you through your startup journey…or, you could take a look at our list of pre-vetted resources. Save time researching and spend more pitching your idea! We’ve got your back.

ECOSYSTEM PASSPORT

Our partners are opening their doors for you to explore, for the first time or even more deeply, innovation spaces that are ripe and ready to help you!

We understand the power of place, especially when it comes to building, launching, and scaling ideas, products, and teams that will undoubtedly change the world. The StartupCincy Ecosystem Passport is here to help you find the perfect space for your company.

building a thriving community through connection

As you grow, so do we. Check out how much success we’ve had together so far—and we’re just getting started.

Startups call the Greater Cincinnati area ‘home’

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Total funding raised by Greater Cincinnati area startups in 2022

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Curated resources available to Greater Cincinnati area startups

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THE PEOPLE OF STARTUPCINCY

StartupCincy is powered by movers & makers, foodies & techies, the founders & the found, just like you. Get to know the individuals that make StartupCincy one of the most unique and collaborative startup ecosystems in the Midwest, and a top innovation center in the nation. And while you’re at it, simply answer a few questions to share your story with our ecosystem!

A special thank you to the following Cintrifuse board members and founding sponsors of the Startup Advocate program for bringing this library to life: Bonnie Gleaves, Vice President, Research and Development, P&G, John Gavigan, President and CEO, First Financial Bank, David Cannady, Chief Strategy Officer, Bon Secours Mercy Health, and Ryan Kean, Chief Information Officer, Total Quality Logistics.

Interested in becoming a Startup Advocate? Contact us for more details.

Get Involved

Community Collabs & Programming

Access the best hustle advice, motivation, information, and connections year-round. Get to know more about upcoming events and how to get involved. | All Events

StartupCincy Week

Immerse in specialized programming and walk away revitalized with the potential of our bustling region. StartupCincy Week is a celebration of Cincinnati's entrepreneurial roots and the collective effort to create a vibrant startup and innovation culture.

Hear from panelists, speakers, and keynotes
Join us for Happy Hours and Networking Opportunities
Attend the Cintrifuse Annual Meeting
Engage with workshops and breakout sessions grow your business
Gain exposure to leading founders, venture capitalists, and key governmental and industry influencers

“I’ve been on 4 continents, worked for 60 countries, and I have never seen a city that has as many opportunities as Cincinnati. We have an incredibly collaborative business community and ecosystem that can turn on a dime to make things happen.”

Guy PersaudPresident, New Business, GLOBAL, Procter & Gamble

“What makes this city special is fact that we have ecosystem partners that work together. From Cintrifuse to Cincy tech, Lightship Foundation to the Cincinnati Innovation District, many of our corporate partners; it is because of them that our startup ecosystem is able to grow and thrive.”

Candice BrackeenCEO, Lightship Foundation