Upcoming Events

Businesses are Built on Connections

The best way to stay connected to Central Ohio’s entrepreneurial sector is to attend an entrepreneur event or two each month. You’ll make contacts and friends. Check out what’s coming soon to a venue near you.

March 22 | 8:00AM
Startup Stories: Veterans Edition

Join us for the Veterans Edition of Startup Stories, where veterans share their entrepreneurial journeys.

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March 27 | 6:00 PM
Ohio Tech Happy Hour

A no-agenda event for new and old Ohioans interested in connecting with other tech founders, investors, and community folks!

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April 3 | 5:00PM
OhioX’s Tech @Night: Columbus

Join OhioX and tech leaders from across the state for a special Tech @ Night: Columbus held at the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday, 4/3.

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April 15
Lightship Foundation and JobsOhio are Teaming Up for 2024!

We are so excited to announce that we will be continuing our partnership with JobsOhio, the state’s private economic development corporation, in 2024! 👏🏾

Our organizations will be joining forces to bring Lightship Bootcamp, a series of three-day training sessions designed to advance early-stage, minority-led businesses across Ohio. 💡

The 2024 Bootcamps are scheduled for the following cities/dates: 📆

●      Dayton: February 26 – 28
●      Columbus:  April 15 – 17
●      Cleveland: June 3 – 5
●      Cincinnati: September 10 – 12

In celebration of the strides made with the Bootcamp program, we are also excited to announce a Bootcamp Showcase on April 18th, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio! 🥳

Click here to learn more about Lightship’s work in the State of Ohio! ✅

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April 18 | 4:30PM
Dublin Pitch Event

A friendly business pitch competition for a cash prize.

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April 18 | 4:30PM
COhatch Pitch Event

Join us for an evening of networking for our annual impact pitch event highlighting up to 5 of our applicant recipients. Qualifying applicants will be pitching their businesses and judged on viable concepts, scalability, and impact.

We are now accepting applications from founders of Dublin based startups, whether you’re in the early days or have received funding. This is your chance to showcase your innovative ideas and take your startup to new heights!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and potential investors. All are welcome to attend! Head to the Eventbrite link below to apply and register for the event.

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April 24 | 8:30AM
April Founders’ Story featuring Updox

What is it like to start a company in the Midwest and lead it through a successful exit? Join us in April to find out!

Come early to enjoy breakfast, coffee and networking and have your questions ready for an open Q&A at the end of the session.

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September 17 | All day
Save the Date! Ohio VC Fest 2024

Ohio VC Fest is an annual, two-day event that celebrates our growing technology, innovation and investing community while showcasing Ohio as THE destination for tech startups and venture capital investments.

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