Where CLE comes to build AI
LAST UPDATED: OCT 2026
AI Events
A directory of upcoming and recurring AI and tech gatherings across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.
AI Startups
NEIGHBORHOOD: CLEVELAND
Graici
Agentic AI that automates Medicaid renewals; $7.5M Series A.
NEIGHBORHOOD: CLEVELAND
JotPsych
AI clinical notes for behavioral health; $5M seed.
NEIGHBORHOOD: CLEVELAND
Axuall
Workforce intelligence for clinician credentialing; $13.4M+ raised.
NEIGHBORHOOD: CLEVELAND
Centerline Biomedical
Computer vision for 3D vascular surgery navigation.
NEIGHBORHOOD: CLEVELAND
AgileBlue
AI-powered security operations for mid-sized firms.
NEIGHBORHOOD: CLEVELAND
Splash Financial
AI-enabled lending marketplace; $70M raised.
ESTABLISHED AI COMPANIES
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CLEVELAND CLINIC
University Circle. Applies AI across care and research; hosts an annual AI Summit.
PROGRESSIVE
Mayfield Village. Insurer built on data science and machine learning pricing.
CASE WESTERN RESERVE
University Circle. Leads the $160M NSF NEO-SMART manufacturing Engine.
Spaces & Accelerators
JumpStart Inc.
6701 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland 44103
MidTown • Venture Capital & Startup Support
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MidTown Collaboration Center
1974 E 66th St, Cleveland 44103
MidTown • Innovation Hub & Pitch Venue
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Sears think[box]
11201 Cedar Ave, Cleveland 44106
University Circle • Makerspace & Incubator
Flashstarts
Cleveland, Ohio
Accelerator • Pre-Seed Investing
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Huntington Convention Center
300 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland 44113
Downtown • MAICON Venue
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North Coast Ventures
Cleveland, Ohio
Investors • Early-Stage VC
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CLE AI & Data
Cleveland, Ohio
Community • 4,300+ Members
Cleveland Tech Week
Cleveland, Ohio
Annual • Founder & Tech Week
