1819
Innovation Hub

1819 Innovation Hub

The 1819 Innovation Hub is the University of Cincinnati’s front door for industry, inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs. Bring your ideas and imagination. And we’ll move at the speed of need to make them happen.

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UC Fast Facts

1819

Student Talent

53k

Research

$700M

Annual Co-op Earnings

$88M

UC Alumni

350k

State economic impact

$23.7B

Co-op employers

2.5k

Latest News

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UC 1819 startup, Airtrek Robotics helps city lift off as...

June 4, 2025

The City of Cincinnati made a bold leap into the future of civic innovation and UC Venture Lab-backed startup, Airtrek Robotics, was there to pilot the rollout. Councilmember Mark Jeffreys, in partnership with the University of Cincinnati’s 1819 Innovation Hub, and other Cincinnati Innovation District key players such as Cintrifuse, CincyTech and Alloy Growth Lab, officially launched “City as a Lab”—a city-wide initiative designed to position Cincinnati as a real-world proving ground for cutting-edge technology.

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NEXT Innovation Scholar spotlight: Yasmine Shaban

June 3, 2025

A place where curiosity and innovation can flourish, the NEXT Innovation Scholars (NIS) program at the University of Cincinnati empowers a new generation to become leaders. The program immerses students in interdisciplinary experiences across various industries, fostering forward-thinking problem solvers who embrace ambiguity with curiosity and confidence. Among the current cohort of scholars is Yasmine Shaban, DAAP ‘25, whose time as a NEXT Innovation Scholar has helped her grow as a leader. Recently, Shaban shared her experiences and insights that she gained from the program.

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