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Bringing expertise to tech transfer in the UC Office of Innovation

February 6, 2023

Geoffrey Pinski joined the University of Cincinnati as a full-time employee in 2007, but that's just one milestone in his journey at UC. The son of a physics professor, Pinski first came to UC in 1987 when his dad was hired. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physics with a minor in mathematics in 1992, followed by a Juris Doctor degree in 2006.

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Startup Weekend ignites possibilities

February 8, 2023

From software that helps detect invasive species to an artificial intelligence learning platform, University of Cincinnati students pitched an array of innovative ideas at the inaugural UC Startup Weekend in January.

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New year habits entrepreneurs should adopt

Upskilling

The beginning of a new calendar year is a time to look ahead and set new goals. Entrepreneurs can commit to staying on track throughout the coming year by adopting quick habits to take their business to the next level of innovation.

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UC's research tiers: Catalysts for academic-corporate collaboration

August 31, 2023

As a Carnegie Research 1 institution, the University of Cincinnati frequently attracts the attention of Fortune 500 and other prominent companies eager to leverage the university’s faculty and student expertise and state-of-the-art facilities for innovation. Industry research tiers provide blueprints for generating new resulting intellectual property.

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Business visionaries SIT for pilot prototype at UC’s 1819 Innovation Hub

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.

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Leaving a steady job to join the gig economy? Here are three things you should know

February 21, 2023

Almost 5 million workers quit their 9 to 5s during the pandemic and moved into the freelance industry. According to recent statistics, the global freelance market has an approximate value of $1.5 trillion, which means there is a market for you as a freelancer, regardless of your industry. Discover innovative ways to build freelance success.

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Is it a business opportunity or just a good idea? Here’s how you can tell

February 21, 2023

A good idea is just that — an idea. But if it’s a great idea it will make money, solve problems, have viable markets and offer goods at prices consumers are willing to pay. So, if your new service or product fulfills a need or fills a void, check out how willing people will be to pay for your idea. Start by conducting market research.

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Five ways to make your social media posts more appealing

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!

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3 steps to take your idea out of the lab and into the marketplace

At the University of Cincinnati, our faculty, staff and students are driven each day to solve problems that matter. Creating new products and services is the process of innovation. Transferring the resulting intellectual property from the creator to a company that can develop the idea is the process of technology transfer.

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Innovative sparks fly at UC Startup weekend

January 31, 2024

The UC Startup, a three-day student competition, took place at the UC 1819 Innovation Hub over the past weekend. With over 190 student applicants from various Ohio regional colleges representing diverse majors and degree levels, the event provided a platform to showcase their innovative prowess, vying for a chance to win prizes of up to $5,000.