Techstars program helping remarkable teams scale through a connected, energizing, and community-driven experience. This hybrid accelerator program is funded in partnership with Grinnell College and focused on startups addressing innovations across a broad technology landscape. Affiliate partners, The University of Iowa and Iowa State University, contribute mentorship and ecosystem support as well. If you're team is ready to make a ruckus, let's build together. #GiveFirst Entrepreneurship, Startups, and Venture Capital

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

A nationally-ranked accelerator investing $100K in DNVB, CPG, Ad Tech and Marketing Tech startups. The Brandery is a nationally-ranked accelerator that leverages the expertise of the Cincinnati region, namely branding, marketing, and design. In addition to an elite mentor network, startups are paired with world-class creative agencies and have access to some of the biggest companies in the world, including Procter & Gamble and Kroger. The Brandery runs one, 12-week accelerator program a year for five companies. The participating startups each receive $90K, a year of free office space, and over $200K in additional benefits.

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC