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Edison Technology Incubators

  The Ohio Department of Development established the Edison Technology Incubator Program to assist technology-oriented start-ups during their concept definition and development stages. Incubators allow entrepreneurs to concentrate their limited resources on the development of their product/service by drawing upon the proven expertise and support of the incubator. A professional management team from each Edison Incubator provides expert business advice to their clients. These management teams can assist Incubator clients in areas such as concept evaluation, business plan development, capital acquisition, strategic business and financial planning, and access to technology and technical support.  A Board of Trustees, comprised of successful entrepreneurs, prominent community leaders and representatives from the local academic community guide each Edison Incubator and frequently provide support to incubator clients as well. In addition to the critical business support services already noted, many Edison Incubators offer a variety of facility-related features to tenant companies, including: sophisticated laboratory space, offices and furnishings, use of business equipment including copiers, fax machines, and computers, manufacturing and assembly areas, access to specialized equipment, conference facilities, resource libraries, and advanced telecommunications capacity. The Edison Incubators also help tenants access the Edison Technology Centers, local universities, and the State's major federal laboratories, which provide an array of technical resources.  These include access to technologies, use of specialized equipment, student help, and personnel who may provide professional and technical assistance.

How to get help:
Contact Incubator personnel to arrange an initial consultation to discuss the particular needs of your business.  Businesses or individuals are encouraged to develop a business concept plan prior to the first meeting.  Incubator personnel can provide assistance in developing such plans.
Click here for specific incubator information or contact:

Ohio's Thomas Edison Program
Technology Division - ODOD
77 South High Street, 25th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 848-1300 ext. 63887 -or- 614-466-3887

Edison-Affiliated Incubation Services