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Rev1 Ventures Accelerator

Rev1 Ventures · Ohio, USA
Hybrid Applications closed

Spring 2027 applications will open in the winter.

Columbus, Ohio venture studio and accelerator combining seed capital, a physical innovation hub, and help securing non-dilutive SBIR/STTR and state grants for Ohio-based (or relocating) startups.

Programme terms

Amount
Varies (equity + non-dilutive support)
Funding type
Hybrid
Stages
Idea, MVP, Early Traction
Industries
SaaS & Software, HealthTech, AI & Machine Learning, B2B / Enterprise, Science & Research
Regions
North America
Applications
Rolling intake
Who can apply
Pre-seed and seed-stage startups; focus on software, SaaS, advanced technology, medical devices, and life sciences; based in Ohio or planning to locate here.
Residency requirements
Ohio, USA
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