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Bounce Innovation Hub is a nonprofit founded in January 2018 that serves northeast Ohio entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups. Bounce combines purposeful programming—focused on building sustainable and scalable companies—with a physical location designed for collaboration and connectivity. The organization specializes in accelerating high-growth potential innovations, particularly in software, healthcare, and advanced materials, by providing hands-on support, customized resources, and access to capital and customers. Through accelerator programs like Synthe6 Materials Accelerator, Kinetic Healthcare Innovation, and software-focused programming, Bounce provides non-dilutive funding, mentorship, professional services, and connections to industry partners and investors to help startups scale.
Notable quotes
“We're thrilled to accept the inaugural cohort for the Synthe6 Materials Accelerator. These founders reflect the strength and potential of advanced materials innovation, and Bounce is proud to help accelerate their path forward.”
“This past year was one of focused execution, meaningful growth, and continued momentum as we advanced our role as a central driver of innovation and entrepreneurship in Greater Akron and Northeast Ohio.”
Team
Jessica Sublett
Chief Executive Officer
Elyse Ball
VP, Programming
Nick Glavan
Program Director, Synthe6 Materials Accelerator
Susan Berg Herman
Chief Administrative Officer
Jennifer Kelsch
Chief Financial Officer
Greyson Byrnes
Program Manager
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TKM Ballistics | Accelerator/Incubator | — | 2026-04-17 |
| ACE Laboratories | Accelerator/Incubator | — | 2025-09-30 |
| Auxilium Health | Accelerator/Incubator | — | 2025-09-29 |
| BioVerde | Accelerator/Incubator | — | 2025-09-29 |
| GelPure | Accelerator/Incubator | — | 2025-09-25 |
| Plastinuva | Accelerator/Incubator | — | 2025-09-29 |
| PolyKinetix | Accelerator/Incubator | — | 2025-09-19 |
| Seauciel | Accelerator/Incubator | — | 2025-09-19 |
| Structural IoT | Accelerator/Incubator | — | 2022-01-01 |
| Tectonic Health | Accelerator/Incubator | — | 2022-01-01 |
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