3 programs based in Cincinnati plus 2 statewide programs for minority-owned founders, including Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Hillman Accelerator and MORTAR.
MORTARCincinnati · Accelerators & Studios Cincinnati's 12-week accelerator built for nontraditional, underrepresented founders — 87% of participants are Black, including 67% Black women.
Ohio MBE / EDGE / WBE CertificationStatewide · Certification & Compliance, State & Public Programs State certification that unlocks set-aside contracts for minority-, women-, and disadvantaged-owned businesses — Ohio's EDGE program also covers…
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