HCDC’s Incubator Top 10 in World
The HCDC Business Center is honored and proud to be recognized as one of the “Top 10 Public Business Incubators” in the World by UBI Global. UBI Global engages the interactive learning community with international events, competitions, and awards, plus a suite of original research, educational material, and management tools. All so that innovation can multiply and thrive – no matter where it’s based.
UBI Global Maps the Global Innovation Ecosystem
The World Benchmark Study is UBI Global’s signature research initiative to map the global innovation ecosystem through analysis of the impact and performance of business incubators and accelerators. The study is in its 5th iteration and is being sponsored by Qatar Development Bank, a global leader in economic development.
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Practical Data & Tools Based On Benchmarking
The study provides data and practical tools that incubators and accelerators can use to fine-tune their efforts, understand the recipes for success, and set goals- all to better support and drive innovation. The study attracts more than 600 programs from over 70 countries to benchmark themselves against their peers. The study is administered online in the form of a benchmark survey. Programs that are linked to universities, as well as those that are publicly-, privately-, and corporate- run are invited to take part.
HCDC Wins Gold from IEDC
The HCDC Business Center was also recognized this past October by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The Business Center received the Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award in the Entrepreneurship Category. The IEDC is the largest economic development professional organization in the world with over 5000 organizations being members.
HCDC Part of StartupCincy Ecosystem
HCDC’s Business Center is a nationally-recognized startup business incubator in Southwest Ohio that helps entrepreneurs launch successful technology-oriented businesses through coaching, connections, innovative programming, access to capital, and a diverse learning environment. We are always looking for innovative companies to join us on their journey – get feedback on your solution or product at Morning Mentoring.
HCDC: Empowering Entrepreneurs for Over 30 Years
Established by HCDC in 1989, the Business Center is one of the largest and most successful business incubators in the country. More than 300 innovative and scalable businesses have participated in HCDC’s incubation program including more than 60 current resident businesses that call the Business Center home. Over the past 25 years, our resident companies have created more than 2,300 jobs and generated $500 million in economic activity. Approximately 300 people come to work at the Business Center on any given day. Hundreds more engage in Business Center programming, meet-ups, and forums every year.
HCDC Offers Comprehensive Suite of Tools for Entrepreneurs
As part of larger HCDC, Inc organization the Business Center, along with its Lending and Economic Development divisions offer one of the most comprehensive suite of programs and solutions around business development in the country.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
