On behalf of the ESP Program, JumpStart manages the Northeast Ohio Startup Network, a closely connected network of Northeast Ohio entrepreneurial support organizations working together to help startups grow. JumpStart helps tech entrepreneurs across the 21 counties of Northeast Ohio and the 18 counties of Northwest Ohio as part of the Ohio Third FrontierвЂ™s Entrepreneurial Network Services Provider (ESP) Program.

Designed to build world-class research programs, nurture early-stage companies, and foster technology development that makes existing industries more productive, Ohio Third Frontier creates opportunity through innovation. Ohio Third Frontier is committed to expanding OhioвЂ™s technological strengths and promoting commercialization that leads to economic prosperity throughout Ohio. We also recognize the exceptional support of our public partner with funding of more than $32M to JumpStart and its network partners for the next three years. In New York, the program works in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany by making grants to organizations that provide high-impact technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners. The program allows JumpStart to provideВ business assistance for tech startups and small businesses in Northeast Ohio whileВ helping companies find emerging young talent in Greater Cleveland.ДЄcross Ohio, the program powers the KeyBank Center for Technology, Innovation and Inclusive Growth, making grants to organizations helpingВ diverse entrepreneurs and job seekers. KeyBank Business Boost & Build Program, powered by JumpStartДЇunded by KeyBank Foundation, the KeyBank Business Boost & Build program is designed to stimulate economic growth and workforce development by fostering small business success in Ohio and New York. KeyBank Foundation, through its civic programs, corporate contributions, and volunteerism supports organizations that foster economic self-sufficiency, principally where KeyBank operates. JumpStart is grateful for the KeyBank FoundationвЂ™s transformational gift of $24M, the largest private gift in JumpStart history.

Jumpstart 3rd grade lets play