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Manufacturing accelerator First Batch accepting applications for next class through May 11

Cincinnati's only manufacturing business accelerator, First Batch, is seeking applications for its next class through May 11. First Batch will accept six candidates, with each receiving up to $8,000 in financial support as well as business development services that include strategic planning, branding and marketing.

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Xavier students use 3D technology to help three-legged service dog

Students in Xavier University's Human Centered Making class fitted a three-legged dog for a prosthetic limb on April 29 using the school's new 3D printing technology.

Project Grant winners are announced April 24 at People's Liberty
People’s Liberty announces first 8 Project Grants, final grant program to launch

People's Liberty has announced its first round of Project Grants, awarding $10,000 to eight local individuals with innovative ideas to positively impact their communities and disrupt the status quo.

Dr. Scribbles' characters are featured on doctors' exam table paper
UpTech Class of 2015: Dr. Scribbles brings entertainment to the exam table

Covington startup uses scannable exam table paper and mobile app to ease the boredom of waiting at the doctor's office. 

Chris Sutton and Noble Denim won the first ArtWorks Big Pitch last year; who will win this year?
Calling all creatives: ArtWorks Big Pitch applications are due May 11

ArtWorks is now accepting applications for its second annual Big Pitch competition, a 10-week mentorship program for creative and artisanal businesses that will award $20,000 in grants to two winners.

Jewish Federation event asks nonprofit entrepreneurs to explain what “sparked” their life changes

"The Spark Behind the Change" combines entrepreneurship and storytelling in a unique event April 29 at Japp's OTR, focusing on social innovation and exploring the inspiration that resulted in new organizations and programs.

Happy Parent co-founders Candice Peters (left) and Amanda Kranias
UpTech Class of 2015: Hello Parent embraces its new name

One of UpTech's recent startup graduates, Hello Parent, is living proof that a lot can happen during the six-month accelerator class, changing their name halfway through the program and learning to navigate the tech world.

Ocean’s first startup class sets sail at April 29 Demo Day

Ocean, the nation's first faith-based business accelerator, presents Demo Day April 29 at Crossroads Church in Oakley to showcase its inaugural class of 10 startup companies. Ocean Executive Director Genine Fallon says the event is about community and is open to the public.

Last call for Brandery applications; accelerator offers more than ever to new class

April 16 is the final deadline to apply for the next class of The Brandery's renowned accelerator program, which now will also help out with a place to live in OTR.

Paul Strickland performs at the 2013 Cincinnati Fringe Festival
Cincinnati’s “hunger for alternative work” brought performer Paul Strickland here to stay

After staging comedy pieces in the 2013 and 2014 Cincinnati Fringe Festivals, Paul Strickland was so taken with the city's embrace of alternative theater and new ideas that he moved here in January. Know Theatre, which produces the Fringe Fest, has become his home base to "teach workshops and do strange things."

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