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.

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.

Starting a new business is a challenge even in a good year. During periods of high inflation, new businesses can combat financial uncertainty by focusing on what they can control — creating value for the customer. The bottom line: If your product or service is valuable enough, especially in uncertain times, customers will sacrifice in other ways to buy it.

December 9, 2022

A new partnership between two University of Cincinnati innovation fulcrums is designed to provide UC entrepreneurs with easier access to support and resources, customized programming and activities, and to build a stronger ecosystem for inventors.

November 21, 2023

At the epicenter of the UC Entrepreneurial Ecosystem hub is the Small Business Institute (SBI) program, nestled within UC’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business (LCoB). As a founding member of the SBI and the Small Business Institute Directors’ Association, UC helps bridge the gap between aspiring entrepreneurs and businesses eager to boost their success.

November 27, 2023

Beginning with the spring 2024 semester, a Cincinnati-area entrepreneur is slated to teach a new entrepreneurship course at the Carl H. Lindner College of Business.

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.

December 12, 2023

In the vibrant corridors of the University of Cincinnati, pioneering research extends beyond the confines of laboratories — it launches revolutionary ideas poised to reshape the world. The key to safeguarding these innovations lies in the swift and savvy journey through the 1819 Innovation Hub’s technology transfer and patent licensing process, a vital approach for both faculty and the university.

December 14, 2023

Finding the perfect outfit doesn’t need to involve a lot of stress or a shopping spree. Perhaps all you need are the clothes already in your closet — and an app on your phone. RYN is a startup launched by a University of Cincinnati alumna that aims to make fashion more accessible with a virtual closet and personal styling app.

Crafting the perfect elevator pitch can be the make-or-break moment that propels your startup to success by captivating both investors and customers in a matter of seconds. In today's entrepreneurial landscape, your pitch is your golden ticket to making a lasting impression.