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.
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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.
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.
It means you’re not in this alone. That you have an ecosystem of innovation resources and experts available to help you solve your toughest problems and grow your business. As an 1819 partner, your company has an “innovation embassy” in the building – your own dedicated physical workspace for increased collaboration and focused innovation. You’ll be surrounded by like-minded corporate innovators, entrepreneurs, students and our support staff dedicated to connecting you with the resources to unlock your full innovation potential. Partners also gain access to resources in the building like the 1819 Learning Lab, Ground Floor Makerspace, and UC’s Office of Commercialization.
It means you’re not in this alone. That you have an ecosystem of innovation resources and experts available to help you solve your toughest problems and grow your business. As an 1819 partner, your company has an “innovation embassy” in the building – your own dedicated physical workspace for increased collaboration and focused innovation. You’ll be surrounded by like-minded corporate innovators, entrepreneurs, students and our support staff dedicated to connecting you with the resources to unlock your full innovation potential. Partners also gain access to resources in the building like the 1819 Learning Lab, Ground Floor Makerspace, and UC’s Office of Commercialization.
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