February 13, 2025

80 Acres Farms, a Cincinnati-based vertical farming leader, continues its rapid expansion with $115 million in new capital and the acquisition of Israeli biotech firm Plantae Bioscience. Co-founded in 2015, the company has now raised over $400 million, solidifying its position as a major player in controlled-environment agriculture.

February 4, 2025

Airtrek Robotics was selected to join the 2025 South by Southwest startup pitch competition, offering widespread exposure to its “runway Roomba” technology.

February 3, 2025

Six UC-backed companies landed on the Cincinnati Business Courier’s “Startups to Watch” list for 2025. We’ll break down what makes each of these startups unique.

February 28, 2025

Chief nursing officers from across Greater Cincinnati gathered at UC’s 1819 Innovation Hub to celebrate the profession’s many contributions and to highlight the potential for cutting-edge healthcare advances.

February 5, 2025

College students flocked to the University of Cincinnati’s 1819 Innovation Hub for UC Startup Weekend, where they partnered with fellow participants to fast-track entrepreneurial ideas and compete for funding.

March 20, 2025

Fast-growing engineering firm Quest Defense will open a workspace at UC’s 1819 Innovation Hub in April to advance innovation and tap into student talent.

March 31, 2025

A pioneering startup that emerged from the University of Cincinnati 1819 Innovation Hub’s Venture Lab pre-accelerator program in 2018, was recently acquired by global solutions provider IDEX Corporation for $7.5 million. Subterra, founded by Robert Lee, revolutionizes sewer and pipeline infrastructure monitoring through its innovative, AI-driven technology, which aligns with IDEX’s family of business solutions.

January 31, 2024

. Inside the 1819 Innovation Hub, Kao USA Inc., a visionary entrepreneur and corporate UC partner, leverages its focus on sustainability, a core part of its DNA. Engaging the talents of the UC Next Innovation Scholars (NIS) program, Lindsay Stricker, new technology innovator and university partnerships lead at Kao, in collaboration with the Molton Brown digital team, presented an exceptional challenge to students for the Molton Brown brand: the exploration of Artificial Intelligence and how these technologies can improve processes, enhance acquisition and ultimately improve brand awareness and user experience.

January 30, 2024

A transformative leadership program is underway at the University of Cincinnati 1819 Innovation Hub as UC’s Warren Bennis Leadership Institute launches its Women's Leadership Development Program. During a three-day kick-off event in early January, future women leaders delved into uncharted territories to unlock the full spectrum of their leadership potential.

January 31, 2024

The UC Startup, a three-day student competition, took place at the UC 1819 Innovation Hub over the past weekend. With over 190 student applicants from various Ohio regional colleges representing diverse majors and degree levels, the event provided a platform to showcase their innovative prowess, vying for a chance to win prizes of up to $5,000.