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Sheridan College reports that its expanded Innovation Center, completed in fall 2024, covers 28,000 square feet. The college describes its manufacturing incubator as supporting individuals and startup companies in manufacturing with operational space, industry-specific equipment, and technical expertise. [1][2]
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Sheridan College reports that its expanded Innovation Center, completed in fall 2024, covers 28,000 square feet. The college describes its manufacturing incubator as supporting individuals and startup companies in manufacturing with operational space, industry-specific equipment, and technical expertise. [1][2]
Sheridan has a documented manufacturing and fabrication presence. Craftco traces its origin to a two-person Sheridan welding shop started in 1981 and reports operating a 25,000-square-foot facility for custom fabrication and machining; it also reports completing a wear-liner-plate project for a mine in Chile in 2012. [3][4]
Blacktooth Aerospace says it was established by Kelly Brennan in 2023 and focuses on mechanical engineering and materials science. The U.S. SBA SBIR portfolio lists the company at a Sheridan address and records a Phase I award of $146,175 in 2025. [5][6]
Kennon Products identifies Sheridan as its home, describes serving aviation, military, and behavioral-health markets, and identifies itself as employee-owned. A 2023 Menke case study says Kennon began in Los Angeles in 1984 and moved to Sheridan in 1989. [7][8]
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Sheridan ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #265 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
35 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Sheridan
Investors 21
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Venture studios 9
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Accelerators 4
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Source: Phorge MakerspaceMenke's 2023 case study says the company moved from Los Angeles to Sheridan in 1989.
Source: Menke Case Study: Kennon Products
Questions about Sheridan
How does Sheridan rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #265 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Sheridan?
21 investors based in Sheridan have a profile here, including SBC Capital Inc., Genius Ventures, Inc and JD POWERS GROUP. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Sheridan?
Yes. Sheridan has 4 accelerators, 1 incubator and 9 venture studios on record, including Coaching Accelerator, Launch Legends and FIIC Ventures.
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