Who We Are

Welcome to a hub of discovery, invention and collaboration — a place where entrepreneurial dreams rise and authentic connections and partnerships are formed. The 1819 Innovation Hub was established at the University of Cincinnati to enable today’s leading makers and doers to perform their best work: developing what’s next.

As Cincinnati’s leading nexus of industry and academia, the 1819 Innovation Hub stands as the front door of the Cincinnati Innovation District. Here, students and business titans come together to network, collaborate, prototype and pursue mentorship opportunities. Driving startup growth through incubation and acceleration programs.

More than a building; it’s a reflection of our institution's historical contributions and a glimpse into its impactful future. Come witness innovation in action and you’ll discover why this is Where Next Happens.

• Steam-powered fire engine (Alexander Latta, 1852)
• Observations leading to the National Weather Service (Cleveland Abbe, 1860s)
• Program of cooperative education (Herman Schneider, 1906)
• Electronic organ (Winston Kock, 1930s)
• Antihistamine, Benadryl (George Rieveschl, 1940s)
• Oral polio vaccine (Albert Sabin, 1950s)
• Heart-lung machine (Samuel Kaplan, Leland Clark and James Helmsworth, 1953)
• Degree program offered via satellite (1977)
• Use of YAG laser to remove brain tumor (John Tew, 1984)