Cincinnati's Innovative Heart
Proclaimed by Fast Company and Inc. as “the Midwest’s #1 hub for entrepreneurs,” the Cincinnati Innovation District advances the creative confluence between industry and academia.
With 500,000 square feet of active innovation space and 65 acres primed for development, the CID is one of the nation’s foremost research and development centers. At its core is the 1819 Innovation Hub, the University of Cincinnati’s front door for industry, inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs.
Our goal is to make businesses, student co-ops and researchers decidedly more innovative, and we’ll move at the speed of need to make that happen. Do it all yourself on the coasts – or do it better in Cincinnati.
Collaborating for your success
The bedrock of the Cincinnati Innovation District is a groundbreaking partnership between Ohio’s top players:
JobsOhio
As the state’s unique private economic development corporation, JobsOhio acts as a catalyst for business investments and job creation in Cincinnati and beyond. JobsOhio serves as a first-of-its-kind, state-authorized nonprofit built with private, stable financial resources – all offered to improve Ohioans’ quality of life through robust economic growth.
REDI Cincinnati
Looking to relocate your business to our region? Build your growth strategy with REDI Cincinnati. Our team of innovators and economic development experts champions Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana by fighting for your business. Your success is REDI’s mission.
University of Cincinnati
Southwest Ohio’s largest university thrives on academic excellence, a vibrant campus culture and an innovative spirit. With over 53,000 students, UC is Cincinnati’s hub of energy and growth.
The University of Cincinnati pioneered cooperative education in 1906 and serves as America’s leader in experiential learning – offering businesses in the Cincinnati Innovation District with skilled, adaptable talent prepared for the workforce on day one.
1819 Innovation Hub
Welcome to Southwest Ohio’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, situated in the heart of the Cincinnati Innovation District. The 1819 Innovation Hub supports motivated individuals and spurs big ideas – funding startups, catalyzing research and powering inventive partnerships through its relationship with the University of Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Innovation District Anchors
Serving patients from infancy to adolescence, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is a global leader in pediatric healthcare, research and education. This nonprofit academic medical center was established in 1883 and is one of the oldest and most distinguished pediatric hospitals in the U.S.
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The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is dedicated to creating adventure, conveying knowledge, conserving nature and serving the community. It officially opened in 1875 as the nation's sixth-oldest zoo and holds National Historic Landmark status.
Read more about the Cincinnati Zoo.
The mission of the EPA is to protect human health and the environment. The agency develops and enforces regulations, gives grants, studies environmental issues, sponsors partnerships, teaches people about the environment and publishes information to achieve its mission.
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Established under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, NIOSH is a research agency focused on the study of worker health and safety. Its mission lies in empowering employers and workers to create safe and healthy workplaces. NIOSH, which is part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is meant to assure "safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources.”
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The region's only academic healthcare system and comprised of UC Medical Center and the West Chester Hospital, UC Health's facilities are ranked among Ohio's best. Continually recognized for excellence and backed by the academic strength of the University of Cincinnati, UC Health is delivering discovery-driven, patient-centered care.
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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a top-35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”
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Cincinnati Innovation District Alliances
Established in 1983, Alloy Development Co. is a private not-for-profit economic development organization focused on promoting and facilitating economic growth. Alloy accomplishes this in three ways: entrepreneurial business incubation, small business lending and economic development services.
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Cintrifuse connects and catalyzes tech startups at every stage of their journey through access, support and exposure.
Read more about Cintrifuse.
JobsOhio exists to empower world-class corporations, entrepreneurs and talented individuals to build their businesses and careers in Ohio. Its advocacy and investments enable sustainable economic growth and a better quality of life for all Ohioans through the power and dignity of work.
Read more about JobsOhio.
The Ohio Innovation and Technology Association (OITA) is an independent, nonprofit and nonpartisan statewide organization of Ohio’s technology-driven companies and industry professionals. It was formed to help make Ohio a leader in technology development and use.
OITA members reflect the face of Ohio’s thriving technology industry. They represent an array of information technology and tech-enabled companies and professionals from business, academia, nonprofits and the government.
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REDI Cincinnati connects businesses with the data, partners and resources needed to make the best decisions for their companies. Through REDI, businesses can find available sites, explore financing options, connect with business leaders, get tax incentives and receive customized data and research.
Read more about REDI Cincinnati.