Entrepreneurs Supported by JumpStart and Partners Drive $1.9 Billion in Economic Activity Across Ohio in 2025
Tech startups post the largest share of impact as small business work sees breakout growth
JumpStart VC Fest Returns to Cleveland September 29–30, Spotlighting Midwest Startup Momentum
Hosted by JumpStart Inc. with premier support from Burton D. Morgan Foundation, the two-day event connects vision to venture through showcases, curated meetings and programming.
Terranean Receives Non-GMO Project Funding to Support Product Verification
The new funding follows additional recognition for Terranean, including being named an Emerging Brand winner at the Nourishing Change Conference and earning a Good Housekeeping Best Snack Award for its pita chips.
Meet the 10 Startups of Cohort 5 of JumpStart’s Trailblazer Software Accelerator
Please join us in welcoming the 10 startups participating in Cohort 5 of our Trailblazer Software Accelerator.
Rust Belt Riders Featured in National Publication Following Composting Infrastructure Grant Award
The recognition highlights Rust Belt Riders' continued leadership in building sustainable infrastructure solutions that address food waste while creating environmental and economic benefits for Northeast Ohio communities.
Terranean Selected by Kroger at Nourishing Change Conference
The Kroger selection adds to a growing list of milestones for the company as it continues expanding its presence in the specialty food market.
Ohio Founders Are Proving What’s Possible
Two years ago, JumpStart launched its Trailblazer Accelerators with a straightforward offer to Ohio's most promising early-stage HealthTech and Software founders: access the resources you need to sca [...]
Canton Importing Co. Wins Top Prize at Stark County Small Business Impact Program Spring Showcase
Canton Importing Co. was awarded the $10,000 grand prize at JumpStart’s Stark County Small Business Impact Program Showcase, held following the completion of the program’s 12-week business growth curriculum.
JumpStart ScaleReady Alum Mr. PC Named Ohio Rural Small Business of the Year
The recognition was announced by the Ohio Department of Development during National Small Business Week, which celebrates entrepreneurs and small businesses helping drive economic growth across the state.
The Next Wave of Health Care Innovation Is Here: Meet Cohort 5 of the Trailblazer HealthTech Accelerator
From real-time monitoring and AI-powered emergency response, to reimagining how care is delivered and how providers get paid, these founders are tackling some of medicine's most critical challenges.
