Innovation Center

COVID-19 Update as of May 4, 2020:
The Innovation Center is open and maintaining safe operations in support of its business clients. The Innovation Center is also accepting new clients during this pandemic. For a full list of COVID-19 business resources, please click here. Contact us with any questions.

Building Businesses. Changing Lives.

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 | Rural-Based Entrepreneurship Center of the year

"The Innovation Center at Ohio University has been a strong supporter of our efforts from day one, and the guidance and counsel your team has provided have been a significant part of our progress to date. We look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts as we get closer to the successful launch of this much-needed technology." -Gary Wakeford, CEO, AEIOU Scientific

Testimonials

"Beyond the access to the shared lab and equipment, the Innovation Center has provided us with support staff and interns that enable us to grow beyond the infancy stages of business. Their lab director has provided immense insight and thought leadership. Specifically, through the cooperation of the lab director we were just able to institute GLP practices in our lab which will enable us to add at least 10 new jobs in the next 3 years." -Nick Henderson, CEO, InfinixBio

Testimonials

"It’s a career goal of mine to hold a manager position within a company. A good manager is likable by others and shows leadership qualities. My time at the Innovation Center has supported these areas in a way that I can reflect in both my education and future career." -Maddy Casey, Student Office Assistant

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"Way to go! The impact the Innovation Center has brought to the University and our region has been so beneficial." -Sherry Calkins, Community Member

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"The center has been a true blessing for me and for the community. Thanks to the whole staff for your faith in innovation and for your tireless enthusiasm. " -Dr. JD Kittle, CSO, FSC

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2019 Economic Impact of Companies Supported by the Innovation Center:

335

JOBS CREATED

$22.8M

GENERATED IN EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION

$78M

GENERATED IN ECONOMIC OUTPUT

The Latest News from the IC

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OhioSE and JobsOhio Offer $1 Million Grant to General Mills

August 10, 2020

IC Client, OhioSE, and JobsOhio have offered a $1 million development grant to expand operations of the General Mills production facility in Wellston, Ohio. The expansion of the facility is expected to increase the workforce to nearly 900 full-time employees. Jackson County Commissioners and the City of Wellston also assisted in securing the investment.

Buckeye Hills Regional Council invested $68.5 million in SE Ohio

July 23, 2020

In 2019, Buckeye Hills Regional Council invested more than $68.5 million into support, development, and growth of its eight-county region. This investment includes project costs, matching funds, and private contributions. The Council's mission is to work cooperatively to improve its region comes to life through those who do the work.