EVL’s diligence process focuses on real traction, founder execution, and strategic regional advantages.

Figuring out what to build starts with a vision—but the real work is in testing and validating ideas.

Our mission is clear: to build a dynamic industrial ecosystem where legacy businesses are not just sustained but transformed into hubs of innovation, efficiency, and growth.

Six months in, Encore Venture Labs is accelerating innovation with world-class ventures, visionary leaders, and a focus on redefining industries.

Cleveland’s healthcare innovation won’t thrive in silos—it will soar when physicians, entrepreneurs, and educators connect to drive real change together.

Manufacturing innovation isn’t just about factory automation. By streamlining back-office tasks, companies are boosting efficiency and empowering their teams.

How do we integrate drones and manned aircraft safely in high-stakes environments like wildfire firefighting? At EVL, we’re building a solution.

Why "Encore"? Because we have an unparalleled opportunity to create our second act as a globally prominent industrial hub, riding the wave of American dynamism and re-industrialization

For too long, America’s industrial backbone has been overlooked. Now, it’s poised for a renaissance—and the key to unlocking its full potential is talent.