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Entrepreneur Support
JumpStart’s number one job is providing direct support to Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs leading high growth companies. We support innovative technology-based companies that have the potential to become some of the largest-scale companies in the region, creating jobs and wealth for Northeast Ohioans. These companies tend to be in the healthcare, cleantech (advanced materials and advanced energy), information technology, electronics, and business and consumer products industries. They operate in global markets, possess protectable ideas, and have significant revenue (over $10 million) growth potential.
Our programs enable entrepreneurs like these to accelerate their company's growth and success.
We provide intensive entrepreneurial development services to eligible entrepreneurs to help them overcome key challenges and achieve milestones of growth.
We directly invest in the highest potential early stage companies. We also connect entrepreneurs with other funding opportunities across Northeast Ohio’s ecosystem.
We have assembled some of our favorite tools for entrepreneurs, including an executive summary template, an investor pitch deck template, and more useful resources.
We host, sponsor, and support numerous educational and networking events for entrepreneurs throughout the year.
If you’re interested in our entrepreneur programs, fill out the online application. Our team will review your application and together we’ll figure out the best resource—whether that’s us or another entrepreneurial support organization—to grow your business.