UC's 1819 Innovation Hub brings university talent, industry, and community together in a space free from barriers that hinder innovation—allowing ideas to be unleashed and curated. It’s a one-stop destination for the university, the city, and world beyond to co-locate, bring ideas to life, and solve today’s most complex problems.
The 1819 Innovation Hub is strategically located near UC's Uptown campus in Cincinnati’s developing innovation district, a mixed-use development supporting medical, research and innovation industries. With a metro population over two million, the city of Cincinnati is nationally recognized for its vibrant and growing innovation ecosystem:
“Top up-and-coming region for new college graduates” – Forbes
“Top 10 best cities to start a new career” – Time Magazine
“Where startups are thriving” – CNN Money
“Best place in the U.S. for young entrepreneurs” – Under 30 CEOs
The Cincinnati Innovation District® is a unique and thriving ecosystem that attracts, produces, retains and develops talent by co-locating and collaborating with organizations. The district envelops myriad innovation assets and access to some of the world’s leading academic and research centers, organizations and talent pools.
October 13, 2025
Cancer researcher and UC professor Xiaoting Zhang is developing a groundbreaking method of targeting breast cancer – and he turned to the 1819 Venture Lab and UC’s Tech Transfer office for support.
October 16, 2025
The Founders+Funders 2025 Summit is coming to UC’s 1819 Innovation Hub on Oct. 24, with FC Cincinnati’s president and co-CEO headlining an event centered around innovation in sports.
October 31, 2025
From a new AI website to innovative Socratic Tutors, UC empowers students, faculty and staff to confidently use, build and govern artificial intelligence across academics, research and operations through Bearcat AI Ready!.
