Is Your
Organization AI Ready?
The Ohio AI Accelerator is a tailored AI education and implementation program for Ohio organizations of every type and size. Move from AI Ready to AI Enabled with structured training, peer collaboration, and direct implementation support.
Eight Tracks. One Accelerator.
Whether you're a startup, small business, midmarket, enterprise, nonprofit, government agency, research and education institution, or public-private partnership, there's a track designed for your size, sector, and starting point.
Startups
For Ohio-based startups building or applying AI. Strategy, tooling, and access to capital.
Small Businesses
For Main Street Ohio. Practical AI adoption that strengthens operations without disrupting them.
Midmarket
For Ohio's growth-stage companies scaling AI across teams, products, and operations.
Enterprise
For Ohio's largest employers deploying AI at scale across functions and lines of business.
Nonprofits
For Ohio nonprofits using AI to serve communities better, more efficiently, and at greater scale.
Government
For state, county, and city agencies modernizing services and operations with AI.
Research / Education
For Ohio universities, research institutions, and K-12 systems integrating AI into learning and discovery.
Public-Private
For partnerships across sectors solving systemic challenges with AI.
How the Accelerator Works
The Ohio AI Accelerator combines structured education, peer cohorts, and applied implementation. Programs run in cohorts and combine virtual and in-person engagement.
Apply & Match
Submit your application. Our team reviews your organization's profile, goals, and readiness, and matches you to the right track and cohort.
Educate & Strategize
Structured AI training tailored to your sector and role. Build your organization's AI strategy with peer cohort support.
Implement & Scale
Direct implementation support to deploy AI in real workflows. Track outcomes. Share learnings with cohort peers and the broader Ohio AI ecosystem.