Events

Beyond Startup: Intellectual Property Protections

Bounce Innovation Hub 526 South Main Street, Akron, OH, United States

Join Bounce for a hands-on workshop on Intellectual Property Protections, where they’ll guide you through the basics of patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

$5

Planning Your Startup’s Future Through Financial Modeling

Sears think[box] 11201 Cedar Ave, Cleveland, OH, United States

Join us on Thursday, March 20 as part of the Case Western Reserve University Entrepreneurship Skills Lab Series for a workshop on Planning Your Startup's Future Through Financial Modeling with Phelan Spence, Financial Analyst and Services Manager at JumpStart Inc.

SPARK Akron Mixer

Bounce Innovation Hub 526 South Main Street, Akron, OH, United States

SPARK is bringing together Greater Akron’s entrepreneurial community for an evening of productive connections, resource sharing, and guidance shared over food and drink on the second floor of The Generator at Bounce.

Free

Introduction to Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

The Ohio State University at Mansfield 1760 University Dr, Mansfield, OH, United States

Dr. Olivia K. Hernandez, Lead Engineer in Industrial Cybersecurity at The Ohio State University’s Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence, will provide an introduction to cybersecurity and best practices for small businesses.

Free

Ohio GovTech Summit

Ohio Statehouse - The Atrium 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH, United States

OhioX's premier program exploring the intersection of technology and government, the GovTech Summit brings together government officials, tech leaders, and innovators to discuss emerging trends, cutting-edge solutions, and the future of GovTech in Ohio.

$50 – $85

Trailblazer Software Accelerator Startup Showcase

Midtown Collaboration Center 1974 East 66th Street, Cleveland, OH, United States

Trailblazer Software Accelerator participants will present their startups to a live audience and take questions from the crowd in preparation for raising capital.

Free

Caffeinated Ideas at Braintree

Braintree Building 201 East Fifth Street, Mansfield, OH, United States

Entrepreneurs can bring their ideas, concepts and products no matter what stage of the development process, and as a group we can explore the idea and help better position it for the market place.

Free

Startup Legal Clinic

Braintree Building 201 East Fifth Street, Mansfield, OH, United States

Startups face a myriad of legal issues, and there is no reason to try to go it alone. Business structure and legal compliance should not be a matter of guesswork. So join us for this 90 minute law clinic for startups and other relatively new businesses.

2025 Ohio Tech Summit

Ohio Union 1739 North High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

This premier event will bring together the brightest minds from across Ohio’s technology sector, including enterprise leaders, innovative startups, investors, and more, to collaborate and envision the future of tech in Ohio.

$99 – $200

HR & Legal Compliance for Startups and Small Businesses

Zoom Webinar

Staying compliant with HR and legal regulations doesn’t have to be overwhelming—if you know what steps to take. Join Julie Maurer of SilverLine Consulting for a straightforward look at essential compliance requirements for startups and small businesses.

Free