MORTAR’s mission is to enable under-served entrepreneurs and businesses to succeed; creating opportunities to build communities through entrepreneurship. By targeting underserved and redeveloping communities, we’re offering these non-traditional entrepreneurs the opportunity to use their inherent talents to not just make a dollar, but to positively participate in the rise of Cincinnati. Mortar also offers Brick, a pop-up shop for entrepreneurs on Vine Street.

Where street art meets street smart, Elementz is an urban oasis of hope and a catalyst of change for Cincinnati’s inner-city youth. What began as a way to get kids off the streets in 2001 has transformed into a thriving Urban Arts Center that fosters talent, ignites potential and inspires possibilities. Elementz helps build dreams, and brighter futures. Our Vision for Cincinnati’s inner-city youth is “to be a catalyst of transformation for children in the urban core, enabling them to find their artistic voice, engage in community, learn to give back, and carve a path for a successful future”.

First Batch is the nation’s only business accelerator dedicated to startup companies with physical products and local manufacturing. First Batch helps you turn a physical product prototype into finished, locally manufactured products and then turn those products into a sustainable business.

Queen City Angels is a group of experienced entrepreneurs, CEOs, and investors committed to helping the region’s entrepreneur ecosystem.

The Beacon of Hope Business Alliance leads the way for more companies in our region and our country to open jobs for people with criminal records – by sharing proven best practices and access to the ecosystem of resources that supports this effort. More employers and more opportunities are key to creating more productive citizens, more vital family life, stronger communities, and reduced crime. 

Greater Cincinnati Foundation is committed to ensuring we all rise together to shape a new reality where everyone thrives. 

Nationally recognized entrepreneurship education bringing talent to StartupCincy through internships, client consulting projects, new venture creation, and a student-run venture fund which invests in business started by Miami alumni for up to ten years after graduation. Whether you're a startup looking for talent, a BigCo interested in working with a class to solve a business problem, or simply an alum looking to coach and mentor our students, we have multiple opportunities to engage with StartupCincy.