News
IC Hosts Free Workshops for Entrepreneurs
The Innovation Center, Ohio University’s business incubator, is offering no-cost workshops for area entrepreneurs. Led by Erin Rennich, the three courses target early-stage entrepreneurs or business leaders and provide a small group setting with individualized assistance.
Diversity and Inclusion Technology Internship Program
Ohio Third Frontier Diversity & Inclusion Technology Internship Program has funds to pay college interns for working in your business. The program is designed to give college students real-world experience while providing your company with young talent.
Governor DeWine Named 2020 ARC States’ Co-Chair
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has been elected as the Appalachian Regional Commission state's co-chair. As co-chair, Governor DeWine will work directly with the federal co-chair to invest in economic growth and development across the Appalachian Region.
Athens Chamber Names New President
The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has named Dani Underhill as its new President. Mrs. Underhill replaces Michelle Oestrike who has been leading the organization for nearly four years. Mrs. Underhill’s first day will be Monday, January 6, 2020.
The Innovation Economy: What Comes After Coal
The Athens News has just released part one of its series that describes the lasting negative economic impact left by the coal companies. Athens County Commissioner Chris Chmiel cites the IC as a successful program that moves the region into the "innovation economy."
ARC Supported 31 Projects Totaling over $12M in 2019
The Appalachian Regional Commission supported 31 projects and contributed over $12.3M in Ohio in FY19! These are game-changing investments in workforce development, economic growth, and infrastructure in SE Ohio. ARC's efforts benefit Ohio's residents and 32 Appalachian counties.
Fostering an Innovation Ecosystem Brochure
For all entrepreneurs in southeastern Ohio—whether emerging from the Ohio University campus or the community—the innovation ecosystem offers many opportunities for support. Any entrepreneur working with one of these entities can easily access the services of the other programs as needed.
TechGROWTH Ohio Wins $5.05M Award
TechGROWTH Ohio, Ohio University’s Ohio Third Frontier entrepreneurial services provider, has been awarded $5.05 million by the state in a competitive funding process for venture development services. This is now a $62 million program for southeast Ohio startups.
The Innovation Center's Culture of Community
What sets the Innovation Center apart? “I think the metrics, first and foremost,” says Director Stacy Strauss. And the 2018 numbers are noteworthy: an estimated 297 jobs generated, producing an estimated $12.9 million in wages—and that’s just in Athens County.
OU Grad Blazes Trail in Esports Industry
Matt Benson, OU COB graduate, serves as the CEO of eFuse, a web and mobile application that serves as a professional hub for esports and video games. The platform recently announced a $1.4 million seed round in preparation for the platform's launch on December 10, 2019.