Ohio University Innovation Center

08/13/2025

Looking to meet new people and grow your local network? Join Connecting Athens Professionals (CAP) Social Hours on Thursday, August 14 at Big Run Kava Bar in Uptown Athens! This month’s event features a complimentary charcuterie spread from Happy Snacking Athens, along with a menu of botanical teas, coffees, mocktails, and kava available for purchase. Free and open to all for an evening of great conversations, food, and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.

Thursday, August 14 | 5:00 – 7:00pm Big Run Kava Bar (72 N. Court Street, Athens) You are invited to Big Run Kava Bar on Thursday, August 14 for networking and connection at the Connecting Athens…

08/11/2025

Don’t miss the next Ohio Federal Research Network Opportunity Days virtual event on Wednesday, August 13, from 9 to 10:30 AM (ET).

Leaders from the Air Force Research Lab, Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton, and NASA Glenn will share updates and collaboration opportunities.

Free and open to anyone interested in partnering on critical R&D challenges.

Register here: https://buff.ly/cyEDSi7

08/07/2025

Ohio businesses, it's time to tap into the top upcoming tech talent through the Ohio Department of Development's College Technology Internship Program! Whether your needs include developing mobile applications, enhancing websites, introducing new software, or boosting cybersecurity, this program has you covered. Plus, you can receive up to $7,500 in wage reimbursement! Be sure to apply by August 29, 2025. Discover more details: https://buff.ly/oMGBxOi

08/06/2025

A big thank you to JobsOhio, Ohio SE, Ohio Life Sciences, and the Athens County Economic Development Council for visiting a number of our client companies yesterday (OsteoDx, Inc., Hyperpath Solutions, Resilient Medical Corp, Vigor Compounding, Advanced Virology, AOHBIO).

It was truly inspiring to see such meaningful collaboration and support in action!

08/05/2025

Early-stage business founders—are you looking for guidance to continue growing your business? Lightship Foundation's FREE two-day Lightship Bootcamps are the perfect opportunity for you! You will:

⭐ learn from a diverse team of experts
⭐ refine your pitch deck
⭐ attain the necessities to be a successful business
⭐ walk away with a new network

Apply for the Chillicothe Bootcamp now: https://teamoh.io/3U9yj9z

08/05/2025

Fall I-Corps is now accepting applications!

Startup and research teams with ideas looking to find market fit are encouraged to apply. The University of Akron Research Foundation I-Corps program offers experiential learning through a customer discovery process to help teams quickly assess their inventions' market potential.

Teams completing the program will receive up to $1,000 and a certificate of completion.

Register here:

Summer 2025 *Applications closed.*

08/01/2025

Our August Newsletter is live!

The past month has been marked by momentum, with Resilient Medical completing the JumpStart HealthTech Accelerator and new talent joining our AI client, Scienfluence.

We’re hiring a Student Office Assistant, and we have space available for startups ready to grow with expert support and state-of-the-art facilities.

Read the full update:

07/31/2025

KickstartOhio is back October 23-25, celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship, and community growth across the state.

This exciting event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to share ideas, collaborate, and grow. Attendees will hear from top voices in the industry, including keynote speaker Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer Inc.

Tickets are available now. Don’t miss this chance to connect with Ohio’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Ohio's Startup Event at Easton Hilton Featuring Steve Wozniak

07/22/2025

Big thanks to UPS Healthcare for their generous donation of eight ThermoFisher sub-zero freezers, which significantly expands the Innovation Center’s critical cold storage capacity.

“This gift-in-kind supports our clients’ R&D and ongoing scientific discoveries,” said IC Director Stacy Strauss. “It will help us retain and attract jobs in our region—and we’re incredibly grateful to UPS Healthcare for thinking of the IC and our clients.”

07/17/2025

The IC is proud to play a role in this continued upswing in the state's business and entrepreneurial climate. Need space and services to move your idea forward? Let's connect—reach out to [email protected] to learn more.

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07/16/2025

Job Opportunity Alert: One of our valued clients is hiring an Executive Assistant to support daily operations, including managing phone calls, scheduling, email correspondence, and assisting with report preparation. This role offers flexible hours and paid time off. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and proficient in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills.

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to [email protected].

07/10/2025

Celebrate 40 years of Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet)’s impact, innovation, and community partnerships on Saturday, July 26, from 12–2 PM at the Athens Community Center. This milestone event will feature a 10-panel photo exhibition highlighting key initiatives and collaborations from ACEnet’s rich history. Guests can enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and time to connect, reflect, and toast to the future.

Event details:

Join us as we honor four decades of community impact, innovation, and partnerships.