Northeast Ohio's startup scene runs on strong conveners and a deep bench of accelerators, hospitals and manufacturers. Here is who to know first, and who is building here.
The organizations doing the daily work for Cleveland founders. OSN connects statewide; these are the local doors.
Cleveland convener of tech, art, culture and entrepreneurship. Flagship summits, monthly events, and a resource directory for the city.
Visit FutureLAND →JumpStartNationally recognized entrepreneur support organization in Cleveland. Software and HealthTech accelerators, early-stage venture capital, founder advising and workspace.
Visit JumpStart →CLE AI & DataNortheast Ohio meetup for AI and data practitioners, formed in 2024 from Cleveland Big Data (2010) and Cleveland AI (2017). Talks, networking and an annual flagship event.
Visit CLE AI & Data →Linked for founder discovery. We are not paid by, and do not endorse, any organization listed. Descriptions are summarized from each organization's public site.
A first look from the OSN directory. Registered members see everyone.
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