Corporate Innovation

Corporate innovation is the process of turning novel insights into new products, business models and strategies to help companies provide better experiences for their customers while growing their business. At the University of Cincinnati’s 1819 Innovation Hub, we connect corporate partners and startups with experienced innovators, leading researchers and student talent to develop actionable solutions and deliver better innovation to market, faster.

Ready to explore what's possible? Reach out at: innovation@uc.edu

At the 1819 Innovation Hub, organizations collaborate with experts from other partner companies, experienced innovators, university researchers and UC students to solve strategically-important business challenges and launch new ideas. Whether you're refining strategies in the Learning Lab, connecting with fellow corporate innovators, attending industry-focused events or prototyping in the Ground Floor Makerspace, 1819 provides the environment, support and resources for innovation to launch and scale.

Our goal is to provide our partners with extra-ordinary value, reduce friction for them to access the resources they need, and support a thriving innovation community.

• Strengthen collaboration, learn new methods and skills, and level up your innovation work with subject matter experts in the 1819 Learning Lab
• Design, prototype and build in the 12,000-square-foot Ground Floor Makerspace
• Partner with UC’s NEXT Innovation Scholars to understand how emerging trends could impact your business and develop innovative solutions to real-world business challenges
• Record a corporate podcast or video training in the 1819 Broadcast Booth
• Leverage personalized, concierge-style support, connecting you to the resources you need at 1819, UC, and across the Cincinnati Innovation District
• Access UC research and licensing support through the Office of Commercialization
• Increase your organization’s visibility by partnering with 1819’s marketing and communications team on social media and UC News

• Recruit top UC students for co-ops, internships and full-time positions
• Engage STEM-focused Bearcat students through the Esports Innovation Lab and Makerspace
• Elevate awareness of opportunities at your company with top talent by speaking in classes and engaging in capstone projects

• Access leading UC research and technology at the neighboring UC Digital Futures Complex
• Host meetings or events in 1819’s flexible conference rooms and collaboration spaces
• Connect with business professionals and founders coworking in the Venture Lab
• Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea, plus convenient parking in the heart of the Cincinnati Innovation District

Innovation is stronger when we work together. 1819 connects UC with forward-thinking companies to create meaningful partnerships, solve real-world challenges and turn new ideas into opportunities. Explore the organizations working alongside us to shape what’s next.