Closes in 12 daysOhio (statewide)

TechCred

From Ohio Department of Development

Amount: Up to $30,000Up to $1,000 per employee per credential. up to $30,000 per application period
Deadline: Closes Oct 30, 202612 days left
Where: Ohio (statewide)
Match needed: No
Effort: MediumA form plus a few documents.

The link goes to development.ohio.gov.

Ohio employers registered with the Secretary of State, with a physical non-residential Ohio location and Ohio-resident W-2 employees, upskilling staff via approved tech credentials. Closes Oct 30, 2026. 12 days left

Who can apply

Ohio employers registered with the Secretary of State, with a physical non-residential Ohio location and Ohio-resident W-2 employees, upskilling staff via approved tech credentials

Any industry

Can a small business win this?

Competitive but has a dedicated "small (1-50 employees)" size class. reimbursement after credentials are earned.

Before you apply

Pick a credential and provider from the approved lists before applying. training must start on/after Oct 1 and finish within 12 months.

Heads up

Closes Oct 30 at 3 p.m.

Checked on development.ohio.gov, Oct 18 (opens in a new tab)

Report a problem

This is a summary. The official page has the final word.

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Common questions

How much is TechCred?

Up to $30,000. The full line is: Up to $1,000 per employee per credential. up to $30,000 per application period. Highest figure stored: $30,000.

When can I apply for TechCred?

The deadline on file is 2026-10-30. Check the official page before you apply. Dates move.

Who can apply for TechCred?

Ohio employers registered with the Secretary of State, with a physical non-residential Ohio location and Ohio-resident W-2 employees, upskilling staff via approved tech credentials.

Does TechCred require matching funds?

No matching funds are required on the page we checked.

Where was TechCred checked?

Checked on 2026-10-18 at https://development.ohio.gov/business/workforce-development/tech-cred/apply. The official page wins if we disagree.