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Techstars Columbus powered by The Ohio State University

Techstars, the largest pre-seed investor in the world, and Ohio State have partnered to bring a new accelerator program to drive growth in Columbus and the greater region by investing in the most promising software startups and innovators from around the world.

Every six months, Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University selects 10-12 startups and founders from hundreds of applicants. Selected entrepreneurs come to Columbus to receive intensive training and mentorship by top experts in software while gaining critical access to the combined networks of Ohio State and Techstars. The program helps founders define their product, core customer and market, and go-to-market strategy, in addition to receiving additional support in raising seed or A-round venture capital funding. 

Learn more about the ventures who have gone through the program and apply for an upcoming cohort on the Techstars Columbus website.

Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship Collaboration

We work closely with the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship to enable entrepreneurship in digital businesses. The Keenan Center provides resources in education, funding, venture development, internship opportunities and more on all fascets of entrepreneurship, including digital businesses. Students involved with the Keenan Center are welcome and encouraged to join any programming managed by the Center for Software Innovation, and likewise, we encourage students within our network to leverage the immense resources provided via the Keenan Center.

Tech Commercialization Office Partnership

The Technology Commercialization Office provides brings Ohio State innovations into business opportunities in the global marketplace. We partner closely with the TCO to promote opportunities for commercialization among our network of faculty and staff at Ohio State.

Learn more about the Technology Commercialization Office