Small Business Programs in Columbus

• Columbus State Small Business Development Center Columbus · Mentorship & Advising, State & Public Programs, Education & Community
  Columbus State Community College hosts a Central Ohio Ohio SBDC (550 E. Spring St.) and has partnered with Goldman Sachs on small business training.
• Community Capital Development Corporation Columbus · Funding & Capital, Loans & Debt Capital, State & Public Programs
  SBA 504 Loans.
• Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Ohio (DIU) Columbus · State & Public Programs, Coworking & Workspace
  Gateway for Ohio-based businesses and organizations to engage with national security efforts, run by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and located…
• JobsOhio Statewide · State & Public Programs
  Business Growth Services.
• Minority Business Assistance Centers Statewide · Mentorship & Advising, State & Public Programs
  MBAC Network.
• Ohio Export Assistance and Appalachian Export Development Program Statewide · Funding & Capital, Grants & Non-dilutive Funding, State & Public Programs
  Ohio Department of Development export support.
• Ohio MBE / EDGE / WBE Certification Statewide · 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…
• Ohio PTAC (Procurement Technical Assistance Centers) Statewide · State & Public Programs, Certification & Compliance, Mentorship & Advising
  Ohio PTAC network.
• Ohio SBDC Network Statewide · Mentorship & Advising, State & Public Programs
  Small Business Development Centers.
• Ohio Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Statewide · Mentorship & Advising, State & Public Programs
  No-cost, one-on-one business counseling through 20+ centers statewide — the default first call for financials, planning, and loan-readiness.
• Ohio Third Frontier Statewide · Funding & Capital, Grants & Non-dilutive Funding, State & Public Programs, Tech Transfer
  Entrepreneurial Services Provider Program.
• SBA Ohio District Office Statewide · Funding & Capital, Loans & Debt Capital, Mentorship & Advising, State & Public Programs
  SBA Ohio District Office.
• Team NEO Statewide · State & Public Programs
  Regional economic development organization focused on business attraction, industry clusters, and macro-level data for Northeast Ohio. Best stage to…
• TechCred Statewide · Mentorship & Advising, State & Public Programs
  Ohio TechCred Program.

See also: all Columbus resources · all Ohio state & public programs

Common questions

Which small business programs are in Columbus?
OSN lists 3 state & public programs resources based in Columbus, including Columbus State Small Business Development Center, Community Capital Development Corporation and Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Ohio (DIU). Another 11 statewide programs are open to Columbus founders. Confirm current details with each organization.

Can Columbus founders use statewide Ohio programs?
Yes. Statewide programs such as JobsOhio, Minority Business Assistance Centers and Ohio Export Assistance and Appalachian Export Development Program serve founders across Ohio, so they are listed after the local options. Check each program’s eligibility and timing.

How do I find the right fit?
Start with the programs closest to your stage and sector, read each one’s eligibility, and contact two or three before committing.