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Scout startups in Dayton
Learn where early startup activity happens in Dayton and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- United States
- Population
- 137,644
- Time zone
- America/New_York
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Dayton ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #466 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
6 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Dayton
Incubators 4
Incubator
IncubatorAccelerating RFID technology startups.
IncubatorEmpowering Greater West Dayton entrepreneurs.
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Accelerators 2
AcceleratorAccelerating entrepreneurial growth in Dayton, Ohio.
AcceleratorEmpowering companies for defense and commercial success.
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Raising in Dayton
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Dayton
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Explore dealflowScouting in Dayton
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Dayton
How does Dayton rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #466 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
Are there accelerators or incubators in Dayton?
Yes. Superscout lists 2 accelerators and 4 incubators based there, including Entrepreneurs' Center and Trep House.
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Sources and known limits
A reviewed date is not available for this page.
Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.
The population value has no measurement date in the canonical record and should be treated as approximate context.
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