EMPOWERING THE
NEXT GENERATION
OF ENTREPRENEURS
Main Street Ventures is working to become the community-funded initiative that makes entrepreneurship possible for everyone in Greater Cincinnati, by supporting entrepreneurs with what they need, when they need it:
CAPITAL
CONNECTIONS
EDUCATION
We look to support all good ideas and founders, but with a particular focus on women and minority entrepreneurs who have been historically under-represented in the startup community.
PROGRAMS
LAUNCH IT: CINCY
A pitch competition exclusively for undergraduate students in the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Greater Dayton region.
The unique prize package will support the winning teams to stay in Cincinnati over the summer, build relationships within the Startup Ecosystem, and focus on building their business.
GRANT FUNDING
Main Street Ventures’ funding programs support local entrepreneurs in the idea/prototype and revenue stages with equity-free business start-up funding, rather than traditional investments.
Funding programs run twice a year and awards range from $5,000 - $30,000 to complete a project that will accelerate the growth of the business.
FOCUS AREAS
EMPOWER GOOD
IDEAS & FOUNDERS
It takes time to gain the traction needed for venture funding or loans. We seek to bridge this gap so that good ideas can be brought to life.
CREATE A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE ECOSYSTEM
We focus on Women and Minority entrepreneurs who have been historically underrepresented in funding.
ATTRACT & RETAIN
QUALIFIED TALENT
We look to grow the talent of the Cincinnati Startup Ecosystem and connect
like-minded peers through community building.
BUILD RESILIENT
FOUNDERS & BUSINESSES
We create programming that meets the needs of the founders we support to ensure their long-term viability
in the region.
