Fostering entrepreneurs, building ecosystems and impacting economies.
JumpStart unlocks the full potential of diverse and ambitious entrepreneurs to economically transform entire communities.
See How We Do ItNow is the time.
You are the FUEL.
JumpStart invests in big ideas and talented people to create jobs and economic vitality. We’ve been successful, creating 10,000 jobs and $5.6 billion in impact since 2010.
Now, we are raising $35 million through our campaign “FUEL” to fuel new programs, invest in companies and strengthen the magnetic draw of our region.
Help Us InvestTaking startups and scaleups to the next level.
From accessing capital to acquiring top talent, JumpStart provides the business assistance you need to grow.
Explore Our ServicesExperienced leaders helping entrepreneurs succeed.
Our mentors know what it takes to launch and grow a business.
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Happy Hour with the JumpStart Investing Team
Looking to learn more about raising capital? Interested in applying for funding or technical assistance from JumpStart? Come grab a beer with the JumpStart Investing and Services team on October 2 at Brick and Barrel Brewing. Share your questions with...
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Personal View: Becoming A Startup Hub Is Hard. We Need To Do It Anyway
Right now, Greater Cleveland is doing some very appropriate economic soul-searching. We're asking ourselves some hard questions about what it's really going to take to "win the future." This soul-searching...
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Meet Our Core City: Cleveland Impact Program’s Fall 2018 Cohort
We are excited to welcome the sixth cohort to our Core City: Cleveland Impact Program! This 12-week business assistance program is designed to drive economic impact in the city of...
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Northeast Ohio Events
Come learn, build your network and have a little fun.
- Tue 09/25 Likes Into Leads Are you struggling with gaining sales through social media? If you need to...
- Tue 09/25 Voting is Cool- MidTown Tech Hive... Join DigitalC for a casual ice cream social on National Voting Registration Day....
- Tue 09/25 Encore Entrepreneur Initiative Fall 2018 "Encore Entrepreneurs" over the age of 50 are one of the fastest growing...
- Wed 09/26 Two Tomorrows: The Conversation Continues (Over... Northeast Ohio is faced with two tomorrows: One where a legacy industry mix,...