Fifteen Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Selected for Inaugural MORTAR at Bounce Cohort
Akron, OHIO (March 31, 2020) — Bounce Innovation Hub announced today the list of small businesses that have been selected for the inaugural MORTAR at Bounce cohort. MORTAR at Bounce is an accelerator and business development program for existing and emerging entrepreneurs in a non-technology field, with a focus on minorities and women. The program is […]
COVID-19 Update: Bounce Closed to the Public Until May 1
Update: April 3, 2020 – Bounce closed to public until May 1 Update: March 30, 2020 – Bounce closed to public until April 6 Original post: March 17, 2020 With the state of Ohio’s extension of the stay-at-home order, issued on April 2, Bounce will remain closed to the public until May 1, until further […]
COVID-19 Update: A message from Bounce Innovation Hub
Posted: March 10, 2020 Here at Bounce Innovation Hub, our biggest priority is always the health and safety of our team, tenants and clients. That is especially true in the face of the ever-changing nature of the global Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak.Our full-time cleaning crew regularly disinfects frequently touched surfaces each day and night (from doorknobs […]
Nationally Recognized Minority-Focused Startup Accelerator Coming To Akron
Five community institutions partner to bring MORTAR to Bounce Innovation Hub Akron, OH (Feb. 4, 2020) —Bounce Innovation Hub, GAR Foundation, Burton D. Morgan Foundation, the City of Akron and the Greater Akron Chamber announced today their partnership with MORTAR, an accelerator and business development service for historically marginalized entrepreneurs. MORTAR was founded in 2014 […]
Bounce Innovation Hub Names Ace Epps Director of Inclusive Entrepreneurship
AKRON, Ohio, (Jan. 14, 2020) – Bounce Innovation Hub is pleased to announce Ace Epps has been named director of inclusive entrepreneurship, effective Jan. 1. Epps has served as an entrepreneur-in-residence and business advisor at Bounce since July 2019. A certified facilitator for the Ice House Entrepreneur Program, Epps brings 20 years of experience in […]
Bounce kicks off second software accelerator; selects seven local startups for program
AKRON, Ohio (July 30, 2019) – Bounce Innovation Hub recently announced seven northeast Ohio startups were selected for the second product development accelerator. The four-month-long program started on July 15 and helps early-stage software startups build and refine their minimum viable product (MVP), and prepares them for launch of that product. The objective is to help each company […]
Acquire Investments: Akron-based $20-Million Venture Capital Fund Receives $3 Million Investment
AKRON, Ohio, May 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Akron Fusion Investment Partners LP, I (AFI) is the largest fund to come out of the Akron region, and it is about to grow. AFI’s general partner, Akron-based Acquire Investments, LLC, announced Thursday the agreement to merge AFI with the Akron Bioinvestment Fund II (ABF II) by the end of the second quarter this […]
Bounce opens its doors to the public; welcomes hundreds of attendees at grand opening celebration
AKRON, Ohio, (May 24, 2019) – Bounce Innovation Hub, located at 526 S. Main St. in downtown Akron, hosted a public celebration to commemorate the opening of its newly renovated first-floor Generator space, on Wed., May 22. An initial estimate for number of guests is 700-800. Activities were planned throughout the day to showcase the […]
Bounce Innovation Hub expands programs and services with newly renovated first floor; Grand opening and open house scheduled for May 22
AKRON, Ohio, (April 16, 2019) – Bounce Innovation Hub will host a free, public celebration to commemorate the opening of its newly renovated first-floor Generator space, on Wed., May 22, located at 526 S. Main St. in downtown Akron. Activities throughout the day are planned to showcase the new space, programs and amenities, as well […]
Bounce Innovation Hub Launches New Product Development Accelerator; First Cohort Begins Jan. 14
AKRON, Ohio (Jan. 10, 2019) – Bounce Innovation Hub announced today that its inaugural product development accelerator cohort will begin Jan. 14 and will feature five northeast Ohio startups. The four-month-long program helps early-stage software startups build and refine their minimum viable product (MVP), and prepares them for launch of their product at the end […]