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No deadline mentioned on the University of Toledo ESP page; program appears ongoing.
Entrepreneurial Services Provider (ESP) Program is a program from the Ohio Third Frontier Commission, delivered in partnership with the University of Toledo and Jumpstart Inc., that supports technology-based entrepreneurs and companies in Ohio with funding, technical assistance, and commercialization services. Focus sectors include advanced manufacturing, advanced materials, biomedical, energy, life sciences, sensors, and software/IT.
The program combines venture capital principles with nonprofit economic development to help entrepreneurs start and grow companies through direct investment, market research support, sales and marketing assistance, investor readiness coaching, and growth planning. Eligible applicants are technology-based entrepreneurs and companies in Ohio. Award amounts are not publicly specified and vary based on program funding availability.
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OHIO ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICES PROVIDER PROGRAM (ESP) OHIO ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICES PROVIDER PROGRAM (ESP) The Business Incubator is sponsored and managed through a collaborative partnership between the Ohio Third Frontier, The University of Toledo, and Jumpstart Inc . , called the Entrepreneurial Services Provider (ESP) Program.
The goal of the Ohio ESP Program is to significantly increase the positive technology-based entrepreneurial commercialization outcomes in Ohio. Efforts are focused on strategic technology-based sectors that offer exceptional economic development prospects. Our connections within this program provide our clients and tenants with access to that work specifically with technology-based entrepreneurs and companies.
Venture Development : combining the principles of (private) venture capital and (non-profit) economic development to help entrepreneurs start and grow companies. Making Investments: Tech entrepreneurs can be funded with the capital they need to grow their startup Delivering Services: Technical assistance is provided to help high-potential businesses solve problems, drive growth and create jobs.
Acting as a Value-Added Partner: The Northwest Ohio team works on behalf of private, public, and philanthropic funders who want to assist entrepreneurs by making grants and convening networks to turn their vision and resources into action and impact. The ESP program supports University of Toledo staff as they work to help entrepreneurs develop ideas and grow businesses.
Our University team provides many resources such Market Research: We help clients research their potential market, develop a compelling value proposition, and create/validate their business model. Sales & Marketing : Our team can help you connect with your customers to close more sales and generate Investor Readiness: We work to determine the best funding options for your business and help you make a favorable impression with investors.
Growth Planning: We help your leadership team make the plans, acquire the resources, and set the key milestones you need to grow.
Business Incubator and the Entrepreneurial Services Provider (ESP) Program supports technology and innovations from the following sectors: Infrastructure/Industrial Energy Storage/Distribution Agribusiness/Food Processing Agribusiness/Environmental Communications/Infrastructure Software and Information Technology B-to-B (Marketing/Consumer Analytics) Our staff is here to assist you and we encourage you to take advantage of the business and technology commercialization services and support we provide.
To begin working with us, please submit this form .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Technology-based entrepreneurs and companies in Ohio in sectors including Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, Biomedical, Energy, Life Sciences, Sensors, and Software/IT. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Entrepreneurial Services Provider (ESP) Program is funded by Ohio Third Frontier Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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