Student hackathon leads to marketable startup
November 15, 2021
The Cincinnati Innovation District ® (CID) and UC’s 1819 Innovation Hub corporate partner FIS held a national student hackathon tasking teams with solving financial inclusion challenges many people face every day. The competition's winning team from Wisconsin took their concept, an app designed to help underprivileged people gain financial independence, through UC's Venture Lab pre-accelerator cohort 16 to successfully bring their startup to market.
Sky’s not the limit in student innovation challenge
November 5, 2021
Cincinnati Innovation District, University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub host the second FlyOhio Vertiport Innovation Challenge, inviting students from institutions across the state of Ohio. Thirteen teams from six colleges presented concepts for Advanced Air Mobility vertiports focusing on how medical or cargo transport would benefit the community, sustain itself and create more than 15,000 new jobs and convert existing jobs.
UC student says ‘game on’ in Bioré challenge
February 21, 2023
University of Cincinnati student Yale Miller applied his acquired knowledge to tackle a real-world challenge for global brand Bioré, a facial care brand in the Kao USA portfolio. A computer science major, Miller is working toward his Bachelor of Science degree in 2026.
It’s game on for esports in Cincinnati
August 17, 2022
When the University of Cincinnati’s Esports Innovation Lab opens Aug. 18, it will be more than just a space for competitive online gaming.
UC’s summer graduates prepare for new chapter
July 31, 2023
The University of Cincinnati will recognize its 2023 summer graduates during two commencement ceremonies Friday at Fifth Third Arena.
Next Innovation Scholars immerse themselves in Silicon Valley culture
October 24, 2023
At the University of Cincinnati, the educational journey is not just about acquiring knowledge — it's about immersion. For students in the NEXT Innovation Scholars (NIS) program, that immersive approach took the form of a trip to Silicon Valley in California this fall.
Spectrum News: UC graduate creates personal styling app
March 4, 2024
University of Cincinnati alumna Camryn Ellis plans to release her virtual closet and personal styling app to the public by the end of March, Spectrum News reported.
From Beirut to Silicon Valley: The resilient journey of a UC NEXT Innovation Scholar
August 27, 2024
As a member of the NEXT Innovation Scholars program, a signature scholarship initiative housed in the UC 1819 Innovation Hub, Yasmine Shaban has honed her innovation mindset and prepared for working in environments like True Ventures.
6 enterprising startup ventures graduate from UC’s Venture Lab
December 12, 2024
The University of Cincinnati’s Venture Lab graduated its six newest startup ventures, with the cohort’s demo day attracting attention from entrepreneurs and potential investors.