The Lab @ Cuyahoga County elevates entrepreneurship and innovation

The Lab @ Cuyahoga County, a new program operated by the Office of Innovation & Performance, connects local entrepreneurs and businesses with public sector partners to test new ideas, products or services in a real-world environment for 12-16 weeks.

Transforming the county into a living lab for the latest innovations, local entrepreneurs and businesses will be provided with the subject matter expertise, data and customer feedback needed to make the jump from product ideation and validation to product launch.

The Lab will offer two tracks to entrepreneurs and businesses. The Product Ideation Track will support those in the formation stage that need additional information to develop a product or service. The Product Validation Track supports entrepreneurs and businesses in the validation stage that need to test their product or service before launch.

Joining Cuyahoga County in The Lab are Cleveland Metroparks, the Cuyahoga County Public Library and the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency. Applications for The Lab @ Cuyahoga County open Jan. 6 and close Feb. 7 at noon. The cohort selection and announcement will take place in March 2020, with the pilot period from April-July. For more information, visit cuyahogacounty.us/innovation.