Stay updated on the latest news from the 1819 Innovation Hub, the Venture Lab pre-accelerator and the burgeoning Cincinnati Innovation District. Additionally, discover inspiring stories covering the University of Cincinnati's impact on the region and beyond. Media inquiries? Please contact us.
June 23, 2026
University of Cincinnati students and alumni competed for part of a $25,000 prize pool during the New Venture Championship, a startup pitch challenge at the 1819 Innovation Hub.
June 18, 2026
Sensory Robotics gained a critical UL certification, enabling the Cincinnati-based business to install its innovative SR-1 robots on working factory floors.
June 17, 2026
University of Cincinnati graduates Finn and Bowen Alexy have found tremendous business success in their lower 20s as leaders at brazing company Alexy Metals and co-founders of venture firm BowFin Capital.
June 16, 2026
Since graduating from UC's College-Conservatory of Music, Spencer Lackey (BFA Acting, '17) has established himself as a buzz-worthy creator of short-form horror content. Lackey's TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channels have attracted millions of followers and his work has increasingly caught the attention of entertainment industry insiders. Now, his career may be entering an exciting new phase: The Hollywood Reporter recently named Lackey as a potential "next big thing in the horror space."
June 16, 2026
The marketing industry is being transformed as AI allows for faster ideation and production. Learn how brands can stay at the forefront of marketing strategies.
June 16, 2026
College gamers from across the U.S. and Canada headed to the University of Cincinnati’s Esports Innovation Lab to compete at Apex Legends’ highest level in the Queen City Championship.
June 3, 2026
Ohio’s skilled workforce, long industrial legacy, low cost of doing business and focus on future technologies position it to lead the U.S. in an automation-driven economy.
June 2, 2026
At Cincinnati’s AI+Robotics Summit 2026, experts explained how responsible robotics is reshaping online grocery into a more profitable, customer-centric industry.
