Innovation Center

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Incubating startups since 1983.

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Many of the businesses affiliated with the Innovation Center go on to great things—even when they start small.

Recent Awards

inBia | 2019 Randall M. Whaley Incubator of the Year Award.
UBI Global 2015 Top University Business Incubator Notrh America Top 10
InBIA 2022 Rural ESP of the Year
ASAKE Biotechnology Innovation Center Testimonial

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Gary Wakeford Quote 2.7.22

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JD Testimonial 3.18.24

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"Third Sun Solar LLC is a proud "graduate" of the Innovation Center, and I'm always excited about the fantastic ideas turned into businesses there." Geoff Greenfield, Founder, Third Sun Solar

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"We are so happy that we located our company at the Ohio University Innovation Center. The staff is a pleasure to work with and very responsive. We look forward to continuing our residency in the future." -Dr. J. Suzanne Lindsey, Founder, Recōdagen

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"The Innovation Center has been instrumental in helping Nature's Magic sustain growth during this trying time. They have assisted in the process of applying through the FDA to produce hand sanitizer, securing key ingredients, and moving into a lab space to accommodate production." - Danielle Young, Founder, Nature's Magic

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"The Innovation Center coached us on the market assessment, proof of concept, go-to-market strategy, and financial modeling." -David Carter, Co-Founder, Jersey Watch

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Kopchick and Sharma

New patent from OHIO researchers could pave the way for more effective growth hormone therapies

July 22, 2026

Researchers at Ohio University have filed a patent after using advanced molecular simulations to uncover, for the first time, how a pioneering growth hormone drug works at the atomic level—a discovery that could pave the way for a new generation of more potent treatments for growth hormone disorders.
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Center for Community Impact joins Division of Research and Creative Activity

July 16, 2026

As part of Ohio University's ongoing implementation of its Dynamic Strategy, the Center for Community Impact (CCI) has transitioned to the Division of Research and Creative Activity.
Toyota visit

Ohio University leadership visit Toyota West Virginia

July 10, 2026

Toyota West Virginia hosted several members of the Ohio University leadership team on May 14.

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