Ohio’s TechCred program reimburses employers to upskill their W-2 employees with short-term, tech-focused credentials. Theanna gives those employees a practical way to turn that funding into real startup progress: idea validation, MVP builds, and early traction , all powered by AI.
Ohio TechCred is a state program that helps employers train their teams in in-demand technology skills. Employers that qualify can be reimbursed up to $2,000 per employee, per credential, and up to $30,000 per application round when employees complete approved technology-focused training.
To participate, employers must be registered with the Ohio Secretary of State, have a physical business location in Ohio, and employ Ohio resident W-2 employees who are reported to the Ohio Unemployment Insurance Office.
Most training programs stop at content. Theanna is built for execution. We combine AI-powered tools, milestone frameworks, and a community of founders to help your team move from idea → MVP → early traction — not just “learn about startups.”
Most training programs stop at content. Theanna is built for execution. We combine AI-powered tools, milestone frameworks, and a community of founders to help your team move from idea → MVP → early traction — not just “learn about startups.”
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Here are examples of how your TechCred-funded training can be packaged with Theanna. Final credential naming and structure will be aligned with TechCred requirements and approved through the state review process.
TechCred is open to Ohio employers that:
• Are registered with the Ohio Secretary of State
• Have a physical, non-residential business location in Ohio
• Employ Ohio resident W-2 employees who are reported to the Ohio Unemployment Insurance Office
Final eligibility and awards are determined by the Ohio Department of Development.
Employers can be reimbursed up to $2,000 per employee, per credential, with a maximum of $30,000 per application period and $180,000 per year.
You pay the training provider (Theanna) up front. Once participants complete the approved credential, you submit documentation (credential proof, itemized invoice, proof of payment) through the TechCred portal to receive reimbursement from the State of Ohio.
Yes, TechCred allows reimbursement for both current and prospective W-2 employees, as long as they meet the residency and reporting requirements at the time you request reimbursement.
• Map your goals to TechCred-eligible training
• Provide the language and documentation for your application
• Deliver the training and track milestone completion
• Organize the credential + payment documentation so your team can submit reimbursement efficiently
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