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Innovation Hub

Welcome to the Center for the Silicon Heartland, where innovation meets opportunity at the 1819 Innovation Hub.

The vibrant hub where imagination transforms into reality and creativity sparks change for our community and beyond. Here, at the crossroads of vision and action, the incredible talent of the University of Cincinnati converges with the rich resources of our region.
 

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From Concept to Commercialization

Tech Transfer partners with inventors across the university to transform academic discoveries into products and services. Today, more than 100 products are already in market! Join us to unlock the future and bring cutting-edge solutions to life.

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Build startup success

The Venture Lab guides you from idea conception to startup launch. Learn how to build a desirable business for your customers, financially viable for stakeholders, and feasible to build and deliver to the world.

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Think differently to work differently

The 1819 Learning Lab looks less like a classroom and more like a studio. Here, it’s less about teaching and more about expansive learning.

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Empower Makers & Doers

Discover the region’s largest and well-equipped Makerspace. We provide local artists, engineers, hobbyists, creators, thinkers and makers with equipment and resources to develop & nurture their creative passion.

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Latest News

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Curveball diagnosis sparks UC student to develop...

October 14, 2024

Amelia Wares, an undergraduate biomedical engineering student at the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS), embodies perseverance, the most critical attribute found in successful entrepreneurs. Wares is developing an innovative application (app) to transform how chronic pain patients track their symptoms and manage their conditions.

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How to raise money for your startup

October 11, 2024

One of entrepreneurs’ toughest jobs is finding early-stage funding for their startups. We’ll offer tips on how to get your business funded.

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