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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 .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Technology-based entrepreneurs and companies in Ohio in sectors including Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, Biomedical, Energy, Life Sciences, Sensors, and Software/IT. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.