Emerald Resource Group is a leading recruiting firm specializing in IT, Accounting, and Healthcare staffing solutions, dedicated to connecting top talent with premier employers across Northeast Ohio and beyond.

Girls in Technology (GIT) is a volunteer-driven program that provides opportunities for middle school girls in Maryland and Virginia to explore and cultivate their interest in technology, with the goal of increasing the number of girls, especially from underserved communities, who can envision and achieve a path for education and careers in tech fields.

LISC Cleveland is a nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing neighborhoods and promoting economic opportunity for historically disinvested communities through investment capital, grants, and technical assistance.

The Erie Basin Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) is a non-profit organization in north central Ohio dedicated to enhancing the region's economy, environment, and living standards through sustainable resource management and community collaboration.

The SBA's Guide to SBIR and STTR Program Eligibility provides small businesses with a detailed overview of the eligibility requirements for participating in the SBIR and STTR funding programs, including rules around firm type, ownership and control, and size limitations.

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.

The Department of Homeland Security SBIR Program fosters innovation in U.S. small businesses by providing funding for research and development projects that address critical homeland security needs.

Our mission is to be trusted stewards of Ohio’s Treasury, wise investors in Ohio’s future, and bold innovators committed to improving people’s lives. This is our Request for Proposals page that we update regularly.

CLEworx is a coworking space in Cleveland, Ohio that provides flexible workspace, premium amenities, and a supportive community for entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses. Operated by The Finch Group, CLEworx transforms the traditional office setting into an open, collaborative, and innovative environment.

The Main Street Medina Facade Program enhances the Historic and South Town Districts by providing funding for property improvements that promote beautification and historic preservation, ultimately supporting local business vitality.

We’re a non-profit organization focused on the revitalization of downtown Kent, Ohio.

OhioX is a nonprofit organization and the largest network of tech companies in Ohio, connecting startups, enterprises, universities, and government to drive growth, visibility, and impact for the state's thriving tech ecosystem through events, programs, media, advocacy, and more.

The Ohio Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provide business counseling and assistance to individuals who are either starting or growing their business.

The Tremont Business Directory is a comprehensive online resource that promotes local businesses in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, encouraging community support and engagement.

Our goal is to help build a diversified, resilient and innovative economy that catalyzes and sustains long-term prosperity for the region. To do that, we place priority on growing and supporting our business community and creating jobs in the region.

Focusing on the manufacturing sector, which employs one-third of the state's 2.2 million small business employees, the Ohio Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Pilot will educate, train, mentor and improve small businesses’ ability to mitigate cybersecurity threats. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, this program is designed to lead small businesses through steps to identify cybersecurity threats, respond to cybercrimes and develop resilient infrastructure.

Burten Bell Carr Commercial Development is a real estate company that owns and manages several commercial properties in Cleveland, including the historic Shaker Square district, Bridgeport Place, and the BoxSpot open-air market. The company is dedicated to supporting economic development and revitalization in the city's underserved communities.

The 11000 Cedar Startup Incubator at Case Western Reserve University is a dynamic hub designed to support and accelerate startups in healthcare and technology through access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.

Whether you represent a new business, are operating in Ohio for the first time, or have been in business for years, the Ohio Business Gateway provides information on starting and operating a business in Ohio. Some of the most popular topics covered here are starting a business, filings & payments, licenses & permits, and financial assistance.