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TechConnex - technology support, guided from start to finish.
Technology support, guided from start to finish.
TechConnex connects small businesses and organizations with vetted local IT and computer science students to deliver affordable, reliable technology projects.
Two problems. One opportunity.
Small businesses
Small businesses need technology.
Agency rates, limited budgets, and the uncertainty of hiring freelancers often put these projects out of reach.
Students
Students need experience.
Getting meaningful, paid experience before graduation can be difficult.
These aren't two separate problems. They're two sides of the same opportunity.
Technology that makes everyday business easier.
TechConnex helps with websites, automation, data dashboards, online booking, e-commerce, workflow improvements and digital tools.
Have a technology challenge but aren't sure what the solution looks like? Start with a conversation.
Request a Free ConsultationNot just a match.A guided project.
We take care of the difficult parts - from defining the project to guiding delivery.
1
Tell us what you need
A short consultation to understand your challenges.
2
Get a clear project plan
Scope, deliverables, timeline, and price - before you decide.
3
Meet the right student talent
We vet and match students based on the skills your project requires.
4
We guide the work to completion
We coordinate, supervise, and oversee final delivery.
The affordability of student talent. The structure of a managed project.
Finding someone who can do the technical work is only one part of a successful project.
Vetted local talent
Students are matched to projects based on the skills required.
Clear scope and expectations
Project deliverables, timelines, and prices are established before work begins.
Guided delivery
TechConnex coordinates, supervises, and manages the work through final delivery.
Management included
No separate project management fee for the business.
Local growth starts with local opportunity.
When businesses can access the technology they need, they have more room to grow. When students work on meaningful projects, they gain paid experience and practical workforce skills.
And when local students rise and local businesses grow, the whole community moves forward.
Building TechConnex in Northeast Ohio.
TechConnex is currently validating its model through early pilot projects.
Supported by
Cleveland State University's Weston Ideation Lab