1819 Innovation Hub to honor patent winners

Inaugural patent recognition awards and reception will celebrate University of Cincinnati's inventors

The University of Cincinnati will celebrate the success of UC inventors when the 1819 Innovation Hub hosts the inaugural Patent Recognition Awards on Tuesday, March 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. 

The event will honor innovators in the UC community who secured patents for their ideas in 2018. The broader UC and Cincinnati business communities are encouraged to attend and connect with the honorees. Food and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by no later than Friday, March 1, by emailing innovation@uc.edu. 

UC is unleashing its vision of leading public urban universities into a new era of innovation and impact. Innovation is one of the three main components of Next Lives Here, the university's strategic direction. 

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