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September 28, 2026
University of Cincinnati student and NEXT Innovation Scholar Jackie Cunningham brought innovative design thinking concepts to a global audience during San Francisco Design Week 2026.
September 23, 2026
Eight startup companies recently graduated from the University of Cincinnati’s Venture Lab, showcasing newfound business skills and publicly proving their readiness to scale.
September 22, 2026
1819 Innovation Hub-based payments platform Payload received $9 million in series A funding from Fifth Third Bank, offering the company’s first large-scale investment from another Cincinnati-based firm.