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Business Resources
Founders face different questions as their companies develop. The University of Toledo Business Incubator provides practical information to help entrepreneurs evaluate opportunities and make more informed decisions.
Use these resources to explore startup topics independently, learn about benefits available to eligible companies and connect with specialized support.
Founder Guides & Articles
Explore actionable topics and practical insights designed to help you make smarter decisions faster, avoid common startup mistakes, and stay ahead as you build, validate, and scale your business.
MATLAB and SIMULINK
In partnership with MathWorks, the incubator offers a free one-year MATLAB and Simulink Suite subscription to eligible startups.
Learn MoreEntrepreneurial Services Program
Sponsored by The Ohio Third Frontier, the goal is to increase the positive technology-based entrepreneurial commercialization outcomes in Ohio.
Learn MoreBusiness Model Canvas Videos
The Business Model Canvas helps founders examine how a company will create value for customers and build a sustainable business around its solution.
This video series introduces the major components of the canvas and explains how founders can use customer feedback to evaluate their assumptions.
Watch the VideosGovernment Contracting
Practical resources on every stage of government contracting—from getting registered and certified to finding opportunities and submitting bids.
View the GuidesSmall Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program supports research and development conducted by eligible United States small businesses. The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program requires the small business to formally collaborate with a qualified nonprofit research institution.
Ohio Technology Validation & Start-up Fund
The Ohio Third Frontier Technology Validation and Start-up Fund (TVSF) supports the commercialization of technologies developed at eligible Ohio institutions. The program is intended to help move promising technologies beyond the research environment and toward the formation or growth of an Ohio startup.
Industry Partners
The Business Incubator works with industry partners that expand the resources available to technology founders. These relationships can provide access to specialized expertise, technical tools and opportunities that help companies move toward commercialization.
Available resources vary by partner and may be limited to eligible Business Incubator clients. Our team can help founders determine whether a partner resource aligns with their company’s current needs.
Join the Incubator
Looking for assistance specific to your company? Apply to join the Business Incubator and begin the conversation with our team.