- DaytonDefense Dayton · Education & Community
Dayton, Ohio-based nonprofit industry association that has supported the region's defense contractors since 1995, connecting peer contractors,… - Sinclair Community College Entrepreneurship and 10,000 Small Businesses Dayton · Education & Community, Mentorship & Advising
Sinclair Community College (Dayton). - Technology First Dayton · Education & Community
Miami Valley IT trade association (formerly the Greater Dayton IT Alliance) with roughly 170 member companies, peer networking events, a tech… - Enterprise Technology Association (ETA) Statewide · Education & Community, Accelerators & Studios, Mentorship & Advising
Enterprise Technology Association (ETA). - Ohio Cyber Range Institute Statewide · Education & Community, Tech Transfer
Ohio Cyber Range Institute (University of Cincinnati, with the University of Akron). - SparkWorks Innovation Statewide · Tech Transfer, Accelerators & Studios, Education & Community, Funding & Capital
SparkWorks Innovation (Columbus). - Women's Small Business Accelerator of Ohio (WSBA) Statewide · Accelerators & Studios, Mentorship & Advising, Education & Community
Women's Small Business Accelerator of Ohio.
See also: all Dayton resources · all Ohio education & community
Common questions
Which startup meetups & classes are in Dayton?
OSN lists 3 education & community resources based in Dayton, including DaytonDefense, Sinclair Community College Entrepreneurship and 10,000 Small Businesses and Technology First. Another 4 statewide programs are open to Dayton founders. Confirm current details with each organization.
Can Dayton founders use statewide Ohio programs?
Yes. Statewide programs such as Enterprise Technology Association (ETA), Ohio Cyber Range Institute and SparkWorks Innovation 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.
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