Learn. Connect. Grow.

Whether you want to learn a new skill, improve on an existing one, or just meet some amazing people, there are plenty of events to choose from in Dayton’s startup community.

Launch Dayton Startup Week

Launch Dayton Startup Week is the Dayton region’s premiere entrepreneurship conference. Connect and network with both resource providers and fellow founders, grow your business through hands-on workshops, and celebrate the diversity of our startup community. Learn more

LaunchHack Startup Weekend

Build a startup in 54 thrilling hours. Powered by Techstars, Startup Weekend competitions are an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups, where you will learn how to think, work, and build like a startup in a single weekend. Learn more

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Lightship Bootcamp

Immerse yourself in 3 days of mentorship, specialized curriculum, and—for the most remarkable companies—investment 💸 Lightship Bootcamp is designed to help you...

Lore Elevator Pitch Workshop

Pitch your business with a story! Learn to craft a 30-second pitch that connects, shows impact, and leaves a lasting impression. Struggling...

$50

Community Enterprise Legal Clinic

Dayton Metro Library - West Branch 300 Abbey Ave, Dayton, OH, United States

This Community Enterprise Legal Clinic is aimed at low-income or minority entrepreneurs interested in starting or working on maintaining a small business...

Event Series Success Center Foundation

Success Center Foundation

Dayton Metro Library - Huber Heights Branch 6243 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, OH, United States

The Success Center Foundation is available to share and provide free financial direction and mentoring for your personal or business based growth.

Free
Event Series Code for Dayton

Code for Dayton

The Hub 31 S Main St., Dayton, OH, United States

A monthly user group meeting that follows the “hack night” format - a little discussion and show and tell up front, followed...

Free

Torch Awards Nomination Seminar

It’s never too early to begin compiling your 2025 BBB Torch Award application. Bring the honor home to your business or nonprofit...

Free