February 17, 2026

University of Cincinnati students will discover how to prepare themselves for the workplace during the NEXT Mindset Professional Readiness Day on Feb. 24 at the 1819 Innovation Hub.

February 4, 2026

Entrepreneurial students raced the clock and each other during UC Startup Weekend, a high-energy three-day hackathon where teams competed for up to $5,000 in prizes.

January 22, 2026

Phil Santoro built his first computer at 12, launched his first company at 13 and made his first startup exit as a college student. He fulfilled his dream of working for Google and founded a startup studio, Wilbur Labs, that’s built and invested in more than 20 companies.

January 14, 2026

Through UC’s ADAAPT Innovation Studio, DAAP students moved ideas off the page and into the marketplace during a December 2025 holiday pop-up shop, gaining hands-on experience with product development, pricing, marketing and sales while learning what it takes to launch a business.

January 8, 2026

In 2026, small business leaders will likely adapt to AI and cybersecurity threats as they consider new funding sources, training strategies and realities in today’s business environment.