StartupCincy

Driven by innovation, backed by community. StartupCincy is a resource for all things startup related in Cincinnati!

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StartupCincy is powered by people who show up.

We’re looking for volunteers for upcoming signature programs and StartupCincy Week 2026 (October 5–8).

Get involved → https://t.co/ZkMaGwvshk

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StartupCincy Week 2026 content submissions are officially open!

If you’ve got bold ideas, specialized expertise, or hard-earned insights that founders can actually use, we want to hear from you.

Submit your session, workshop, or panel by June 12.
https://t.co/w8TFZeY7lt

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Curious about Cincinnati’s startup ecosystem? 🚀

Join us for Welcome to the Ecosystem on June 3, a gathering for founders, entrepreneurs, and startup-curious individuals with the people shaping StartupCincy.

Come see what’s possible within our ecosystem. https://t.co/ECtgkQlKEf

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New to StartupCincy? Start here.

Join us for Welcome to the Ecosystem—a chance to get a view of the people & programs in our startup scene. Hear insights from local organizations, then connect during tabling.

📍 Union Hall
🗓 June 3 | 10:00 AM
✉️ RSVP https://t.co/ECtgkQlKEf

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Save the date.

StartupCincy Week 2026

October 5–8

Four days of ideas, conversations, and the kind of moments you don’t want to miss. Mark your calendar.

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We’re excited to celebrate the nominees for the Small Business Excellence Award, presented by the @CincyChamber:

🥖 Blue Oven Bakery
🍸 HomeMakers Bar
💄 Launch Party
✨ Lost & Found OTR
🌮 Pata Roja Taqueria

Looking forward to celebrating them at the Awards!

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The countdown is on... the StartupCincy Awards are this week!

We're excited to introduce the finalists for High-Growth Startup of the Year, presented by Cintrifuse →

🚀 FinOpsly
🌐 Kernel
🧠 Narratize
📊 Pantomath
🏃 Sprints

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We are just 8 days away from our ceremony, and cannot wait to celebrate these incredible nominees for the Regional Impact Award, presented by EcoMap →

🏙️ 3CDC
📈 Alloy Growth Lab
⚽ FC Cincinnati
🚀 MORTAR
🌆 REDI Cincinnati
🏗️ The Port

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We’re excited to celebrate the nominees for the Social Impact Award, presented by REDI Cincinnati, at this year’s StartupCincy Awards:

🌱 Brick Gardens
🚚 Last Mile Food Rescue
💼 Nehemiah Manufacturing
🌾 Sunflower Fuel
🤝 The Empower Group

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We’re excited to celebrate the nominees for the Creative Culture Driver Award, presented by Kroger, at the StartupCincy Awards:

🎬 Allyson West, Cindependent
🎨 Josh Heuser, AGAR
✨ Kailah Ware, SunnyBlu
🎥 Kristen Schlotman, Film Cincinnati
⭐ Romain Mayambi, Redbox Ctudios

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The ecosystem is hiring! Your next big move could be waiting at a startup. Step into our growing innovation ecosystem:
🤝 Ellequate – Software Engineering Intern
💻 Coterie Insurance — Sr Software Engineer (Backend)

Explore these roles and more here: https://t.co/mfW2TmGmyl

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These connectors are pushing our ecosystem forward in meaningful ways.

We’re excited to celebrate the nominees for the Community Builder Award, presented by FBT Gibbons, at this year’s StartupCincy Awards!

Looking forward to celebrating each of these community builders.

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Big things are happening, and these founders are just getting started.

We’re excited to celebrate the nominees for the Emerging Founder Award, presented by the @1819Innovation at the University of Cincinnati. 🚀

Learn more about our nominees: https://t.co/4rMNW2ID6u

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Nominations for the StartupCincy Awards close tomorrow, February 13!

This is your last chance to spotlight the founders, startups, small businesses, and community leaders shaping Greater Cincinnati’s entrepreneurial future.

Nominate here ⭐ https://t.co/4rMNW2ID6u

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On 4.30.26, we’re celebrating the first-ever StartupCincy Awards, kicking off our 10th anniversary by honoring the people and companies shaping our entrepreneurial future.

📍Union Hall, Cincinnati, ⏰ 5:30 PM

Know someone building in Cincy? Tell us. https://t.co/u19iGJKSD0

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Progress happens when a community moves forward together.

This past year, founders, partners, entrepreneurs, and investors across the region reminded us why Cincinnati is one of the most collaborative innovation hubs in the region.

📹 Video by: KEM

https://t.co/kBVA8uW5a5

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Meet Ben Wolber, Founder & CEO of InsightX, helping MedSpas grow with smarter, data-driven decisions. From @cintrifuse's Venture Velocity to national momentum, his story is just getting started.

👉 Full profile: https://t.co/fTjy6ROjeD

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Signing off from an unforgettable StartupCincy Week!

A huge thank-you to every founder, partner, and community member who showed up, shared their story, & made last week what it was.

This community keeps getting stronger, & we already can’t wait to do it all again next year.❤️

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📣 Calling all Youngstown small business owners!

#LightshipBootcamp is coming Oct 20–22 — a FREE 2.5-day program with mentorship, expert sessions, and investor prep to help you grow.

Don’t miss it → https://t.co/biRm5InYXA

@lightshipfound @JobsOhio

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What a week. ❤️

This community shows up for each other, learns from each other, and continues to prove that Cincinnati is where startups grow and thrive.

Mark your calendars—StartupCincy Week returns October 5–8, 2026. Let’s keep building together 🚀