August 2017
PARTNER LINKS
ACCELERATOR BLOG
What does equity mean to you?
 
James Hilton, co-founder and mentor of The Bit Factory writes this month's blog about understanding equity and how best to use it to grow your startup. 

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ACCELERATOR UPDATES
O2 RegenTech wins funding from Innovation Fund Northeast Ohio
The funding will help prepare their wound-care solution for FDA approval. 

Cleveland Magazine highlights all-natural skincare products
OY-L has seen huge growth in 2017 and hopes to continue with new products and opportunities.
 

Timocco continues to expand 
The Accelerator client adds two new platforms to their services for preschool-age children and adults.

Echogen Power Systems receives grant
The U.S. Department of Energy awarded Echogen a $1 million grant through their SunShot Initiative. Echogen will design and test a solar energy storage and power system with Southern Research in Birmingham, Alabama.   


StartupScaleup is August 15 in Cleveland
A full day of learning, networking and storytelling for entrepreneurs. The Bit Factory mentors are hosting a session about equity at 1:30 p.m.            

Fall 2017 I-Corps Cohort
Applications are due Sept. 26 for the 7-week Sites program focused on tech-based products and ideas. 

UPCOMING EVENTS
Small Business Development Center
Business Basics: Sept. 13, 4-7 p.m., Akron Global Business Accelerator

How to Write a Business Plan: Sept. 14, 10 a.m.- Noon, Akron Global Business Accelerator


ECDI and Women's Business Center
Financial Management: Aug. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Akron Global Business Accelerator

Social Media and Guerrilla Marketing: Sept. 20, 5:30 p.m., Akron Global Business Accelerator

 
StartupScaleup
For entrepreneurs and small business owners: Aug. 15, Gordon Square Arts District


Launch League
Flight- The Midwest Startup Conference: Aug. 25, John S. Knight Center


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