UC Venture Lab startup finds opportunity amid global pandemic
September 7, 2022
Kesha Williams was stuck. She had worked since 2008 on designing a feminine hygiene product that she was sure could help millions of women worldwide.
September 7, 2022
Kesha Williams was stuck. She had worked since 2008 on designing a feminine hygiene product that she was sure could help millions of women worldwide.
March 29, 2023
Through the 1819 Innovation Hub — the front door to the Cincinnati Innovation District — corporations can tap into the creativity and innovative thinking of University of Cincinnati students to solve real-time issues. A prime example of industry collaboration: Duke Energy joined forces with UC students last fall to gain fresh perspectives and identify emerging trends in the field of energy.
March 30, 2023
Having a team is a must to run any business successfully. This is especially true when it comes to getting a new venture off the ground. In a recent CB Insights report on why startups fail, not having the right team is near the top of the list. Startups need to build a team that is vision and mission supportive from adding external freelance talent or contractors, to advisory board members, to bringing partners and talent on board.
March 30, 2023
The University of Cincinnati’s Venture Lab is a mentor-based entrepreneurial support ecosystem designed to provide guidance, support and structure to help early-stage startups move from idea to prototype stage. The goal of a pre-accelerator is to provide intensive guidance, mentorship and resources for budding entrepreneurs so they can establish a strong foundation for growth and attract customers and investors.
March 30, 2023
As Cynthia Ozick, the American novelist, wrote, “Two things remain irretrievable: time and a first impression.” That’s especially true when introducing yourself to a possible investor. Ronald Meyers, associate professor of entrepreneurship in the University of Cincinnati's Carl H. Lindner College of Business, shares insights into teaser statements and pitches.
March 31, 2023
Imagine video games aren't just a form of entertainment but a gateway to countless career opportunities. At the University of Cincinnati, gaming opens the doors to a wide range of creative and technological careers through the UC Esports Innovation Lab (ESL).
March 22, 2023
As UC and P&G build on their partnership, they have renamed and celebrated the P&G Digital Accelerator @ The University of Cincinnati.
March 24, 2023
In September 2021, Brad Walsh became the coordinator for the University of Cincinnati Esports Lab, which opened the following August inside the 1819 Innovation Hub. Prior to this role, Walsh had 30 years of experience in process development as a technical director managing intellectual property at Procter and Gamble.
March 28, 2023
Innovation in action occurs regularly inside the University of Cincinnati's Ground Floor Makerspace. Designing or adapting devices for individuals with unique needs is an essential skill for students to develop as they pursue their master’s degrees in occupational therapy through the UC College of Allied Health Sciences.
April 6, 2023
Research from the University of Cincinnati could allow people to get a healthy tan, avoid wrinkles and protect themselves from skin cancer, WJXT in Jacksonville, Florida, reported.