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.
March 9, 2026
The 1819 Learning Lab is a valuable resource at the University of Cincinnati to help business partners implement changes within their organizations to drive efficient, positive results.
February 27, 2026
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February 18, 2026
Recognizing both the urgency and the opportunity, the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Nursing is taking deliberate steps to position nurses at the forefront of healthcare transformation. It has created an Innovation Strategic Plan and established a dedicated Industry Advisory Board to forge the academic-industry partnerships essential to accelerating nurse-driven innovation.
