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.
May 1, 2023
Hydrotherapy, also known as aquatic therapy, is a type of healing therapy that employs the power of water to help patients recover from injuries, reduce pain and enhance overall physical function.
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.
January 3, 2024
As a new year begins, entrepreneurs find themselves at a crucial crossroads — a time to reflect, strategize and set the stage for success in the upcoming year. Here are three New Year's habits that can pave the way for your success, according to our in-house expert Kate Harmon, executive director at the University of Cincinnati’s Center for Entrepreneurship.
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.
May 31, 2024
University of Cincinnati faculty and staff can learn how to secure funding for product commercialization by attending a June 5 webinar hosted by the Venture Lab and Tech Transfer teams.
June 20, 2024
Recktenwald combined his passion for adventure with a desire for versatility to birth Freedom Fans, a startup venture that mixes a camper van’s roof vent with a skylight.
March 29, 2024
The University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub hosted the 13th annual RevolutionUC Hackathon. Three standout teams emerged victorious, showcasing groundbreaking solutions to pressing challenges, including health care. The event was a testament to the power of innovation and compassion.
March 21, 2024
Young founders with an idea or technology they want to develop into a business while still in school have an increasing number of resources to tap into at the University of Cincinnati. Venture Lab NEXT is a student accelerator program designed to offer tailored resources and guidance to student teams who have already gained traction and are seeking specialized mentorship aligned with their industry domain or stage of development.
July 17, 2023
Most small business owners struggle to navigate the long and winding road to success, especially entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities. Yet, while an increasing number of banks and nonprofits are creating small business assistance programs, they need help identifying the professionals who could use their support.