Services for Current Exporters by the International Trade Administration (ITA) offers tailored solutions to help U.S. exporters identify and connect with foreign buyers, enhancing their global market presence and facilitating international trade.

LakewoodAlive is a community-focused nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Lakewood, Ohio through economic development, housing, and community engagement initiatives.

Bounce Innovation Hub is a non-profit organization that supports entrepreneurs and startups in the community by providing workspace, mentorship, and resources.

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.

MAICON (Marketing AI Conference) is a premier event in 2026 focused on empowering marketers with actionable insights and strategies for leveraging artificial intelligence in their campaigns, featuring industry leaders and networking opportunities.

The Case School of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University is a top-ranked engineering school known for its collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to research and experiential learning. With nearly 50 degree programs and cutting-edge facilities like the Sears think[box] innovation center, the school equips students with the skills to tackle pressing global challenges.

The City of North Ridgeville Mobile Food Vendors program supports local food entrepreneurs by providing a regulated framework for mobile food services, enhancing community dining options.

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.

We’re an investor startup studio that helps startups scale and corporates innovate.

NuPOINT Community Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization that serves the Union Miles and Mt. Pleasant neighborhoods in Cleveland, Ohio, with a mission to improve the quality of life through community engagement, housing, and economic development. The organization has a rich history, a focus on neighborhood beautification and empowering residents, and a bold vision for the future.

COhatch Ohio City is a vibrant coworking and community space in the heart of Cleveland's historic Ohio City neighborhood, offering a variety of amenities and a dynamic environment for entrepreneurs, remote workers, and professionals.

AI Academy by SmarterX is a leading provider of AI education and training programs that help professionals and organizations accelerate their AI literacy and transformation. The academy offers a range of course collections, certifications, and exclusive member experiences to equip learners with the essential knowledge, skills, and strategic insights needed to navigate the age of AI.

Venture Catalysts is a 501c3 non-profit that builds inclusive ecosystems through the development and strategic support for large-scale ecosystem partnerships, entrepreneurship events, funding, and growth programs. We create ecosystem-as-a-service (EaaS) to help founders gain acceleration, investment, or revenue growth. We help entrepreneurs and corporate/org partners find optimized, custom ecosystem paths.

The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) provides high-performance computing resources and data analytics services, specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning to support research across various disciplines.

The Ohio Angel Collective (OAC) is an angel investor syndicate that invests in Ohio-based companies, providing a platform for angel investors to connect with early-stage startups and build diversified portfolios. The organization is committed to supporting entrepreneurship in Ohio and creating a lasting ecosystem of opportunity, innovation, and entrepreneurship across the state.

ScaleUp, sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) Technology Transfer and Commercialization Branch, is an intensive accelerator program designed to match early-stage ventures with DHS technologies, fostering innovation and commercialization.