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Ignite. Innovate. Impact.

Ohio VC Fest is a multifaceted, two-day event celebrating Ohio’s growing technology, innovation and investing community. Join us to build connections and establish partnerships with investors, institutions, corporations and entrepreneurs from across the Buckeye State.

Unlocking Entrepreneurship. Transforming Communities.

JumpStart combines capital, services and connections to help entrepreneurs grow, researchers commercialize and corporations innovate.

Tech Startups

We unlock the potential of early-stage tech startups with both venture capital and the services and connections needed to advance.

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Small Businesses

We provide access to the knowledge and resources needed to make your small business bigger and better.

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Corporations & Researchers

We help corporations and research institutions leverage entrepreneurship to accelerate innovations and advance impact.

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Tuesday

Sep. 26

Raising Money From Investors: Lunch & Learn

EVOLVE Entrepreneur in Residence, Scott Shane, Managing Director of Comeback Capital and Mixon Professor of…

Tuesday

Sep. 26

Creativity Lab Orientation: Video Production

All individuals interested in using the Hudson Library & Historical Society’s Creativity Lab to independently…

Wednesday

Sep. 27

Free Coworking Day

Every fourth Wednesday in 2023 is Free Coworking Day at Bounce, with the exception of…

Wednesday

Sep. 27

Food Truck Wednesday Series

We've got your weekly lunch plans this summer! Join us at Bounce for the Food…

Thursday

Sep. 28

Fifth Annual Startup Showcase

You're invited to Bounce Innovation Hub's biggest event of the year! We're showcasing our outstanding…

Thursday

Sep. 28

Conversando con la Comunidad: Navegando Conversaciones con Prestamistas

Únete a nosotros para una conversación dedicada a empoderar a los dueños de pequeñas empresas…

Thursday

Sep. 28

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Learn how to take your Microsoft Excel skills to the next level with our Advanced…

Monday

Oct. 2

Hudson Library Brand Camp: Developing Your On-Camera Superpowers

Entrepreneurs looking to increase their knowledge of branding and customer communications are invited to join…

Thursday

Oct. 5

Pitch Cypher: 2023 Finale at FutureLAND

The Pitch Cypher Finale showcases the top-placing local tech founders from the previous Pitch Cypher…

Thursday

Oct. 5

Founders Unfiltered at FutureLAND: A Conversation with Luke Cooper

Luke Cooper is Founding General Partner and Managing Director at Latimer Ventures, an enterprise-focused Venture…

Monday

Oct. 9

Creativity Lab Orientation: Podcast & Audio Production

All individuals interested in using the Hudson Library & Historical Society’s Creativity Lab to independently…

Thursday

Oct. 12

Research Databases for Job Seekers and Small Business

Learn to use free library databases to find valuable company, industry and financial information for…

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