UToledo Business Incubator

05/27/2026

UToledo professor and incubator tenant, Dr. Sridhar Viamajala is a participant in the inaugural Synthe6 Materials Accelerator hosted by Bounce Innovation Hub. Check out this feature from WKYC Channel 3 - Cleveland to hear more about his experience.

Nine innovative startups have joined the Synthe6 Materials Accelerator in Akron, hoping to revolutionize industries with advanced polymer-based products.

05/08/2026

When it comes to small businesses, Toledo has a wealth of resources for companies of all sizes!

We've been out and about for National Small Business Week and want to thank ECDI for hosting Wednesday's resource fair at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library and the Small Business Development Center for including us in Thursday's informative panel on intellectual property protection and SBIR/STTR grant resources.

Did you know our team works collaboratively with entrepreneurial support organizations throughout our region? If you want to get a business up and running, or bring a product idea to life - we're here to help make it a reality.

04/27/2026

There are resources all around Toledo and Northwest Ohio. Join us at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library and learn about our area’s best kept secrets.

May 6 • 3–6 PM • Toledo Library

04/22/2026

04/10/2026

If you’ve been meaning to get out and meet more people in the local startup and business community, this is a good place to start!

Join us on April 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the UToledo Business Incubator. It’s a relaxed setting to have real conversations, exchange ideas, and connect with people who are building, growing, and figuring things out just like you.

Registration link in the comments!

04/04/2026

Don’t miss out on a great event!

Toledo's biggest pickleball tournament is coming to town, and WGTE will be right in the middle of it.

Join us at the 2026 Toledo Pickleball Classic + Expo, hosted by Juice House on Saturday, April 11, at the University of Toledo Student Recreation Center. WGTE is competing in the tournament, staffing a career expo table and kicking off our FM91 live remote season all in one day.

Stop by the expo from 12–3pm to learn about internship and career opportunities at WGTE, catch us live on FM91 and cheer on our teams. Food trucks, bouncy houses, outdoor games and free admission round out the day for the whole family.

Saturday, April 11 | Tournament 8am–5pm, Expo 12–3pm | UToledo Student Recreation Center, 2800 E Rocket Dr | Free parking available

Register free at www.juicehouse.org/pickleballclassic

Midstory

04/02/2026

Advisory boards are often recommended to early-stage founders, but how they should actually function isn't always clear.

This article walks through how to build an advisory board with intention, including how to evaluate fit, define roles, and set boundaries that protect the business as relationships develop.

👉 Link in the comments

04/01/2026

Toledo weather can be unpredictable, so we made a few updates...

The incubator now features a more “climate-controlled” coworking environment where entrepreneurs can stay focused, collaborate, and build without seasonal distractions.

03/27/2026

A sole proprietorship offers ease of setup, full control, and fewer administrative requirements. However, it also means taking on personal liability and operating without a clear legal separation between the individual and the business.

For early-stage founders, selecting a business structure requires weighing both simplicity and risk. Check out this article from NerdWallet to learn more.

Pros: 1. Cheap and easy to start 2. Full business control 3. Easier tax filing and benefits. Cons: 1. No liability protection 2. Harder to get financing.

03/17/2026

Startup growth takes more than luck. It takes time, effort, and the right people around you. We're thankful for the community of founders, mentors, and partners that continue to grow together.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!☘