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Technology Validation and Start-Up Fund

Ohio Third Frontier TVSF Phase 2 Start-Up Fund

Funds Ohio startups commercializing licensed institution technologies through Ohio Third Frontier project grants.

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Ohio Third Frontier TVSF Phase 2 Start-Up Fund is the company-facing commercialization path inside the Ohio Department of Development's Technology Validation and Start-Up Fund. The Round 45 RFP covers Phase 2 only and says Ohio startup companies may apply for funding to commercialize technology licensed from a university, research institution, or federal lab. The RFP states that Start-Up Fund awar…

Technology commercialization projects based on licensed or purchased institution-owned technology in advanced manufacturing, advanced materials, biomedical and life sciences, energy, sensors, and software or information technology.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.8 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: dam.assets.ohio.gov