December 21, 2022
For the second consecutive year, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has recognized the University of Cincinnati with an Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) Award for exemplary initiatives in education and workforce development.
June 7, 2023
The University of Cincinnati's entrepreneurial spirit is once again front and center. In a recent Business Courier article touting the finalists in an awards competition by Cincy Inno, 20% were UC-affiliated startups.
January 26, 2023
Located within the 1819 Innovation Hub — the nerve center of the Cincinnati Innovation District — the Venture Lab provides resources and mentoring to help innovators launch scalable startups.
April 24, 2023
Mentorship is vital in the startup ecosystem for building a successful business, and that’s where Elizabeth Wetzel comes in. Wetzel is the program manager of the UC Venture Lab, located inside the 1819 Innovation Hub, which offers a program designed to accelerate startups from concept to commercialization.
January 4, 2024
In a world where chaos often dictates problem-solving, the 1819 Learning Lab at the University of Cincinnati is rewriting the rules. Top innovators from Fifth Third Bank, marketing faculty from UC’s Lindner College of Business and the expertise of Matt Sias from InnovationAcceleration.ai all gathered for a ground-breaking pilot SIT+AI prototype workshop in UC’s 1819 Learning Lab.
November 8, 2023
Entrepreneurs, managers and businesses eager for substantial growth can leverage the center's rich offerings, backed by the University of Cincinnati's distinguished faculty, driven students and a network of regional corporate and professional affiliates.
December 21, 2022
Entrepreneurship education helps undergraduates cultivate an innovative mindset while learning practical skills for business success. Including students in the broader entrepreneurial-university ecosystem can foster mutually beneficial relationships among students and the local business community. That’s the conclusion drawn by University of Cincinnati authors of a chapter in a new book on entrepreneurship.
April 10, 2023
Building a brand is a challenging task with or without a big advertising budget. It is possible, however, if you are focused, thoughtful and organized in your approach. To facilitate building a brand, it is essential to link your product/service with the value proposition you offer. To jump-start the brand-building process, read the following five tips.
April 19, 2023
If you earned income as a new startup, young business or as a freelancer, you may need to pay estimated quarterly taxes — taxes paid to the IRS throughout the year on earnings that are not subject to federal tax withholding. This includes self-employment or freelance earnings, or non-wage income you earned on the side such as dividends, realized capital gains or prizes. Check out ways to stay on top of quarterly taxes.
March 6, 2023
Social media is not a website; it is a place for short impactful engagement. Using social networks is a powerful way to advertise your company and highlight how you share the same values with your clients. They're quick, easy and free — plus they can reach thousands of people in seconds. But you must use them well!