A Resource Guide For Entrepreneurs Whether you are a high-tech startup, growing small business or anything in between, Ohio has a wealth of resources to help you right here in Greater Akron. With this guide, locating that help is a simple three-step process. You can enter the guide as either a tech or non-tech company. Once inside, just choose your organization’s development stage and select the areas you need help with, and then we will connect you to the local groups that can assist you. Let's Get Started! Developing a mobile app or opening a bakery? Your offering has a lot to do with what services you need. Choose Tech or Non-Tech to begin your journey. My company develops and uses technology to solve a problem. My company’s primary product or service is not technology related. Tech Non-Tech Choose Your Stage Choose The Help You Need Results Ideation I have a product or service idea and I am thinking about starting a business. I am trying to figure out where to start. Incubation I am preparing a business plan and I am developing a first model of my product or service. Demonstration My customers are buying my product or service at a level where my company is gaining traction. Market Entry I am continuing production of my products that is allowing the company to grow revenue. Growth I am experiencing sales growth that is moving our company toward profitability. Choose your organization's stage of development from these options. Funding Mentoring & Technical Assistance Research & Product Development Workspace & Physical Assets Networking Training & Education Entrepreneur In Residence Org, HR, & Talent Lawyers, Accounting, & Insurance Sales & Marketing See Results Try a new Search Choose the areas of help that you need. You can select multiple. The following groups provide [[AREAS]] assistance to [[TECH/NON-TECH]] organizations in their [[STAGE]] stage. New Search Can't find the assistance you need?Try A New Search