The Top 7 Accelerators in Cincinnati
Discover the top 7 accelerators in Cincinnati to supercharge your startup growth.
Overview
Cincinnati has a growing base of early-stage founders, and a handful of accelerators have emerged to fund and scale them — offering capital, mentorship, and the networks teams need to build in the region. Here are 7 worth knowing, drawn from the startersss directory of 3,133 programs.
Cintrifuse
Accelerator for startups in Japan
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.
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.
Hillman Accelerator
The Hillman Accelerator is a startup accelerator program that helps early-stage, tech-based companies grow and succeed by providing mentorship, funding, and resources.
OCEAN Accelerator
OCEAN Accelerator is a startup accelerator that helps early-stage companies grow their businesses through mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities.
Start:ME Evanston
ME Evanston is a community bank that provides banking services to individuals and businesses.
No longer operating
4 programs from earlier versions of this list have since shut down or gone offline (checked Jul 2026): Elevator Accelerator · SQUARE1 Minority Velocity · The Brandery · Zoozler LLC.