StartupCincy Resource Hub

Cut through the noise and connect with the right resources to grow your business – fast. 

Find funding, connect with our community, access workspaces, hire talent, and track investment activity.

No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, we’re here to guide you. Our Resource Hub connects startups and entrepreneurs with curated, pre-vetted tools and opportunities tailored to your needs.

Access Resources

Find funding, workspaces, and support.

Explore Venture Activity

Track startups, funding, and growth across Cincinnati.

Tap into Jobs & Talent

Post jobs, recruit to talent, and grow your business (or find your next role!)

Find Networking Opportunities

Connect at happy hours, meetups, demo nights, and events.

Resource Compass

Your personalized guide to navigating Cincinnati’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Whether you need funding, mentorship, or access to accelerators, the Resource Compass points you to the right opportunities for your unique business stage and goals.

The Right Support, Right When You Need It

Whether you’re looking for funding, mentorship, accelerators, or specialized support, this tool helps you find exactly the programs that fit your startup’s stage, industry, and unique needs. No more guessing—just enter your criteria and get matched with the right resources to help you grow.

Startup Growth Resources

Small Business Resources

Venture Capital Funding

Grants & Non-Dilutive Funding

Calendar of events

Stay connected and in the loop with our ecosystem-wide calendar. From networking events to workshops and pitch nights, discover opportunities to build relationships and gain insights that drive your startup forward.

StartupCincy Week

Once a year, the entire startup ecosystem comes together—founders, investors, and community leaders—for a high-energy week of connections, insights, and big ideas. Don’t just watch Cincinnati’s startup scene grow—be part of it!

Networking Opportunities

Welcome to the Ecosystem Programming

Dealroom

Venture activity is a key measure of an ecosystem’s vitality—and Cincinnati is thriving. Dive into Dealroom to explore the region’s top startups, recent fundraises, and exciting investment opportunities.

Your Window into Cincinnati’s Startup Ecosystem

Track startups, follow venture activity, and see how companies scale within the ecosystem. Dealroom gives investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders real-time insights into the region’s growth and innovation.

Cincinnati's Top Startups

Year Over Year Venture Activity

Job Growth in Startup Ecosystem

List of Investors & Venture Firms

Ecosystem Passport

Unlock Cincinnati’s innovation spaces with our Ecosystem Passport. Explore cutting-edge hubs, co-working spaces, and maker studios—all at no cost. It’s your all-access pass to the spaces and support shaping the future of business.

Explore, Work, Create—For Free

Gain free access to coworking spaces, makerspaces, labs, and more. Test different environments, connect with the community, and find the perfect space to grow your startup.

How it Works and Signing Up

Explore Coworking Spaces

Add Your Space to the Network

Job BOard

Your personalized guide to navigating Cincinnati’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Whether you need funding, mentorship, or access to accelerators, the Resource Compass points you to the right opportunities for your unique business stage and goals.

Where Talent Meets Opportunity

Discover impactful roles at startups and small businesses shaping the future. Whether you’re job hunting or hiring, our job board connects top talent with growing companies—expanding opportunities for both seekers and startups.

Looking for a Role?

Looking to Hire New Talent?

StartupCincy Slack

The StartupCincy Slack is the go-to digital hub for founders, investors, and ecosystem partners to connect, collaborate, and stay in the know. Whether you’re looking for funding opportunities, hiring talent, sharing resources, or just keeping up with the latest in Cincinnati’s startup scene, this is where the community comes together in real time.

Join the Community

Join the conversation, build relationships, and tap into the power of our ecosystem—all in one place.

Existing Member Login

Need help plugging into our ecosystem?

Let us know through our contact form and we’ll send some guidance your way!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is StartupCincy?

StartupCincy is a community and coalition of entrepreneurial support organizations that inspire and support startups at all stages of their journey, from idea to scale.

You can get involved by attending events, exploring our Resource Hub, signing up for our newsletter and checking out our digital “Welcome to the Ecosystem” kit, or by signing up for our next “Welcome to the Ecosystem” session.

StartupCincy Week is an annual event that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders to celebrate and support the region’s startup ecosystem. Learn more here.

Our Resource Hub makes it easy to navigate the ecosystem and access key resources, including:

  • Resource Compass – A curated guide to accelerators, workshops, funding, and startup programs.
  • Ecosystem Calendar – A single place to find startup events, updated automatically.
  • Ecosystem Passport – Free access to coworking spaces, maker studios, and innovation hubs.
  • Startup Job Board – A direct connection between talent and hiring startups.
  • Slack Community – A real-time space for founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders.
  • Dealroom – A live dashboard showcasing Cincinnati’s top startups, funding rounds, and investment activity.

 

The Digital Front Door, aka our Resource Hub, is a curated collection of tools, events, and opportunities tailored to help startups and entrepreneurs find the right support at any stage of their journey.

Start by exploring the Resource Hub, attending local events, and connecting with StartupCincy’s network of support organizations, mentors, and funding opportunities to kickstart your journey.
The region boasts a strong network of local investors, access to national venture capital, and early-stage funding opportunities.

The ecosystem includes job boards, university partnerships, and a network of skilled professionals, helping startups find and retain the right team to grow.

Check out the StartupCincy ecosystem calendar for details on events, workshops, and networking opportunities happening across the region.

Absolutely. While tech startups are prominent, Cincinnati supports ventures across industries like consumer goods, healthcare, logistics, and creative services.

Entrepreneurs, startup founders, startups at any stage, small business owners, investors, and anyone interested in Cincinnati’s entrepreneurial ecosystem can benefit.

Yes, Cincinnati has several coworking spaces and innovation hubs, such as Union Hall and 1819 Innovation Hub, which serve as collaborative spaces for entrepreneurs and innovators. You can explore our ecosystem’s coworking spaces through the Ecosystem Passport.

You can connect with mentors and advisors through StartupCincy events, our online community Slack, or by reaching out to entrepreneurial support organizations in the region.

Cincinnati offers unique advantages like access to corporations, robust local and national investment networks, and a collaborative community of experienced founders and entrepreneur support organizations. With 9 Fortune 500 companies headquartered here, Cincinnati offers startups unique access to industry leaders for partnerships, pilots, and procurement opportunities. Cincinnati is also defined by its connections. From the willingness of experienced founders to mentor new entrepreneurs to its strategic position as a logistics hub, the city offers advantages that other ecosystems can’t match.
Key industries include technology, consumer goods, healthcare innovation, and supply chain logistics, bolstered by the presence of major corporations and a skilled workforce.

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