Who We Are

The Ohio University APEX Accelerator is a sub-center of the State of APEX Accelerators program. The State APEX Accelerators program is a cooperative effort among Ohio Department of Development, U.S. Department of Defense and various local host organizations.  This APEX Accelerators program is hosted and supported by Ohio University.  The mission of the APEX Accelerators program is to provide technical assistance to small businesses desiring to enter local, state and federal government markets, as a means to support economic development, and to foster the retention and creation of small business jobs.  The State of Ohio APEX Accelerator is one of 93 APEX Accelerators located throughout the United States.

Government at all levels purchases billions of dollars’ worth of products and services each year. The process of contracting with the government can be confusing and frustrating. The Ohio University APEX Accelerator can be your guide.

OU APEX Accelerator offers help:

  • determining your company’s suitability for contracting

  • securing necessary registration and certification eligibility

  • researching procurement histories

  • identifying bid opportunities

  • preparing proposal and audit documents

  • troubleshooting contract performance issues

For a specific list of services offered, click here.

Best of all – all services are provided at no cost to Ohio businesses.
The Ohio University APEX Accelerator gives small businesses the tools and training required to successfully compete in the government marketplace. APEX Accelerators program offers help in every aspect of the government contracting process, from getting started to post-award assistance. We help entrepreneurs who are new to government contracting, as well as seasoned contractors, all at no cost to you!