The Top 6 Accelerators & Incubators in Cincinnati
Discover the top 6 accelerators in Cincinnati to supercharge your startup growth.
Overview
startersss tracks 11 accelerator and incubator programs in Cincinnati, United States: 6 still operating, and 5 that have shut down or gone offline (listed at the end). 1 is verified as accepting applications. All of those run in person. The most common focus area is Fintech (2). For the rest of the United States, see every program in the United States.
HCDC's Business Center
HCDC's Business Center provides resources and support to help small businesses grow and succeed.
Aviatra Accelerator
A female-focused accelerator program that supports women-owned businesses in various industries.
Cintrifuse
Accelerator for startups in Japan
Flywheel: Social Enterprise Hub
Flywheel is a social enterprise hub that provides resources and support to help entrepreneurs launch and grow their socially conscious businesses.
OCEAN Accelerator
OCEAN Accelerator is a startup accelerator that helps early-stage companies grow their businesses through mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities.
The Brandery
The Brandery is a startup accelerator that helps early-stage companies build and scale their businesses through mentorship, funding, and resources.
No longer operating
5 programs from earlier versions of this list have since shut down or gone offline (checked Nov 2026): Elevator Accelerator · Hillman Accelerator · SQUARE1 Minority Velocity · Start:ME Evanston · Zoozler LLC.