UC Venture Lab

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Innovate. Launch. Scale.

Where entrepreneurs take their ideas from conception to launch. Our teams of mentors, entrepreneurs in residence and technical experts connect brilliant players across the StartupCincy ecosystem with resources for their ideas.


Pathways to Startup Support

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Customized solutions are available for:

  • Founders
  • Funders
  • Researchers and explorers
  • Creators and builders

Venture Lab Accelerator

The eight-week Venture Lab Accelerator program is designed to help answer key questions about your product’s market fit, potential customers and funding sources. Space is limited, but the accelerator has no associated cost for individuals seeking startup support.

Venture Lab NEXT Accelerator

The Venture Lab NEXT Accelerator is a 12-week, student startup accelerator program. It curates peer-to-peer learning, offers direct funding to startups and prepares you to successfully enter the marketplace by engaging with either venture capitalists or angel investors.

Entrepreneurs in Residence

UC students and startup founders, even those with just rough concepts, can partner with dedicated entrepreneurs in residence (EIRs). EIRs bring extensive experience and a strong, long-term track record of success incubating and accelerating startups across various industries and markets.


Proof of Impact on Startups

People enjoyed the presenters during the University of Cincinnati Venture Lab Pre-accelerator Cohort 5 Graduation and Presentation Event at Innovation Hub. UC/Joseph Fuqua II
  • Over $122 million in investments secured
  • Earliest-stage funding available in the region
  • 255+ entrepreneurial teams graduated
  • 300+ student and faculty entrepreneurs

Access Resources at 1819 and Beyond

People enjoyed the presenters during the University of Cincinnati Venture Lab Pre-accelerator Cohort 6 Graduation and Presentation Event at Innovation Hub September 17, 2019. UC/Joseph Fuqua II

Resident startups based at 1819 benefit from access to top student talent, collaborative coworking spaces and the robust support of a leading research university.

  • Utilize our coworking space
  • Get exclusive market research
  • License emerging research and technology
  • Explore startup ecosystem components and resources

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Contact Us

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Kate Harmon

Assistant Vice President, Office of Innovation

513-556-7176

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Marvin Abrinica

Director, Venture Lab

513-556-7120