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Idea to Launch: Small Business Creation Cohort

LEARN. BUILD. LAUNCH. Take your business idea from concept to reality through a zero-cost student cohort hosted in a dedicated learning space. This 8-week program includes weekly 1.5-hour sessions where you will work alongside Commerce faculty and industry experts. You will gain hands-on workshops, personalized mentorship, actionable resources and strategic guidance to launch your venture and prepare to seek funding.

Turn Your Business Idea into Action

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Zero Cost
This cohort is no cost to accepted students.

Thriving Ecosystem
Innovate, grow and succeed in a supportive entrepreneurial community.

Expert Guidance
Work alongside Commerce faculty and industry experts.

Launch & Seek Funding
Launch your business and prepare to seek funding with confidence.
What You'll Experience:
  1. Hands-on workshops
  2. Personalized mentorship
  3. Actionable resources
  4. Strategic guidance to launch your business and seek funding

Seating is limited. Complete this form to sign up and receive additional information.

Students Today. Business Leaders Tomorrow.

8 Weeks

Cohort Duration

1.5 Hours

Each Week

Zero Cost

For Accepted Students

Oct. 8, 2026

Starts

Contact Information

Sonseeahray Ross, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Commerce
rosssd@MiamiOH.edu

Department of Commerce

Hamilton Campus
Phelps Hall 207
1601 University Blvd. Hamilton, OH 45011
513-785-7706