This is a place to unleash ideas, free from typical institutional and bureaucratic barriers that hinder innovation.

This 100,000-square-foot building is outfitted with state-of-the-art technology and incorporates a 12,000 square foot makerspace, shared office spaces, classrooms, huddle rooms, and gathering spaces.

Ground Floor Makerspace + Microfactory

The 12,000-square-foot prototyping and microfactory facility is a space for research, exploration, and creation of new ideas, objects, and products. The mission is twofold: to empower users by providing training, support, and guidance to better understand the material world; and to support innovation through the prototyping phase. It is outfitted with a broad array of tools from traditional to state of the art – including high-performing 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC router, and a waterjet cutter.

Collaboration Spaces

Three classrooms and one multi-use room are available for cross-disciplinary UC courses intended to include industry and community. All rooms have presentation screens and AV technologies for large meetings and events. Each floor also has shared collaborative spaces

Venture Lab

A leading model for urban-centered universities, the Venture Lab activates a high density of rapidly curated startup opportunities that attract outside entrepreneurial talent and investors. We connect university students, faculty, staff, and alumni to talent and funding to help launch new companies. Our team includes Office of Innovation staff as well as Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs), coaches, curated service providers, and subject matter experts.

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Corporate Innovation Spaces

Corporate and community partners who co-locate in 1819 can access shared facilities and front-door service to the university’s resources, including students, faculty, research and continuing education.

One building. Infinite possibilities.

With a metro population over two million, the city of Cincinnati is nationally recognized for its vibrant and growing innovation ecosystem:

“Top up-and-coming region for new college graduates” – Forbes
“Top 10 best cities to start a new career” – Time Magazine
“Where startups are thriving” – CNN Money
“Best place in the U.S. for young entrepreneurs” – Under 30 CEOs

The building is served by a large surface parking lot as well as three shuttle routes from the UC campus. Be sure to download the Doublemap app to locate stops and view shuttles en route in real time.