Are you an entrepreneur or a social entrepreneur with an innovative idea to help transform Cleveland's economy? Our easy application will help build your idea into a reality. 
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Application form updated as of  10.1.09.
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Mar 17: "Meet the Champions Breakfast" featuring Deby Cowdin, President of From the Blue Bag

Mar 26: "SOUP Lunch" hosted by the Society of Urban Professionals and the National Black MBAs  
 

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The Civic Innovation Lab fuels innovation by providing mentoring and funding of up to $30,000 for ideas that can improve the Greater Cleveland economy. Since 2003, the Lab has granted over $1.5MM to 52 great ideas. Included in this portfolio are initiatives to foster downtown vibrancy, attract and retain talent, support entrepreneurship and build emerging industries. The Lab puts the soul in the city's economic development!

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Pediaworks
Sunflower Solutions
From the Blue Bag
TiE Ohio
SpangleMagazine.com
Expedite Renewable Energy
MedCity News Service  
BeeDance 
FreshFork Market 
Got*City GAME!
NSBE Jr.