The NASA SBIR/STTR Phase I Grant is a competitive program that provides up to \$150,000 in funding to small businesses and research institutions to establish the feasibility of their proposed innovations, with the goal of advancing NASA's missions in areas like space exploration, Earth science, and aeronautics.

Kent State University ESDRI Seed Grants support innovative, multidisciplinary research projects through competitive funding, fostering collaboration among faculty to advance environmental science and design initiatives.

North Coast Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in promising B2B SaaS startups in the Midwest, with a focus on backing superstar teams solving big problems and companies with demonstrated commercial traction.

Growth Capital Corporation (GCC) is Ohio's leading SBA 504 lender, dedicated to providing small businesses with access to long-term, fixed-rate financing options to support their growth and fixed asset needs.

The Ohio Venture Fund provides capital to investment funds that invest in early-stage, tech-based companies in Ohio, aiming to stimulate economic growth and innovation in the state.

Cardinal Credit Union Business Loans is a local credit union that offers a variety of customized business financing solutions, including term loans, lines of credit, and SBA-backed loans, to support businesses in Northeast Ohio. The credit union's personalized approach and quick decision-making capabilities make it a valuable financial partner for businesses in the region.

Mutual Capital Partners is a Cleveland-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage Midwest software and medical device startups, providing not just capital but also hands-on support and resources to help these innovative companies grow and succeed.

Early Stage Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 that invests in promising technology companies in the Midwest, providing capital, strategic advice, and connections to foster entrepreneurial success.

The City of Strongsville has established a Job/Payroll Creation Incentive Program that offers incentives to eligible businesses that are creating new, full-time jobs generating new payroll. The City will offer an eligible company an annual grant payment based on a percentage of the annual payroll withholding taxes generated by jobs that are new to the City of Strongsville.

The NIH Seed Program SBIR/STTR Omnibus Solicitations is a grant program that provides non-dilutive funding to small businesses for early-stage research and development in the biomedical field. The program is open to all areas of biomedical research, and applications are accepted three times a year.

The CSU Weston Ideation Lab Microgrant Program provides funding to Cleveland State University students, faculty, staff, and alumni to support their entrepreneurial ventures, offering Launch Grants of up to \$1,000 and Scale Up Grants of up to \$3,000.

The Ohio Site Inventory Program (OSIP) offers grants & low-interest loans to support speculative site & building development projects.

Growth Opps is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering underserved small businesses in Ohio through community development capital, professional services, and advocacy for equitable access to resources, particularly in clean energy initiatives.

The Ohio Meat Processing Grant provides up to \$500,000 in funding to Ohio livestock and poultry producers to help them improve processing efficiency, expand facilities, and enhance training and services.

The Ohio CDFI Loan Participation Program is a state-led initiative that partners with community development financial institutions to provide access to capital, technical assistance, and other resources to support the growth and success of minority-owned businesses in Ohio.

The Development Finance Authority of Summit County (DFA) is a community and economic development finance organization that specializes in providing access to capital through bonds, tax credits, and other financing solutions to support impactful projects across Northeast Ohio.

The Ohio Aerospace Institute is a collaborative organization that helps aerospace companies grow their businesses, connect with experts, and develop their workforce through partnerships with government, industry, and academia, as well as by providing access to funding, networking, and workforce development opportunities.

BRITE Technical & Business Assistance (TABA) Services is a recognized provider of technical and business assistance for US federal government Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants and contracts. BRITE provides customized support to startups and small businesses in the clean energy and Internet of Things space.

An online workshop offering insights into nonprofit grants and funding resources.

Hello Alice is a platform that supports and empowers small businesses by providing resources, support, and opportunities for growth, including access to grants, loans, and a Small Business Mastercard. They also offer a Business Health Score™ assessment to help businesses track progress and access tailored resources for improvement.