OHIO Giving Day

Your gift supports entrepreneurship and economic development across Ohio University and throughout Southeast Ohio.

In 2018, companies supported by the Ohio University Innovation Center created 297 jobs, resulting in $12.9 million in employee compensation and $2.1 million in state and local taxes. In a five-year period, tax revenue increased by 220 percent, labor income increased by 111 percent, and job creation increased by 112 percent. These success stories represent the type of “catalyst for economic and quality of life change for Appalachia” envisioned in Ohio University’s Strategic Pathways.

The OUIC is more than just a building. It provides the necessary connections, executive coaching, and other critical resources necessary to enable entrepreneurs and their startups to overcome the hurdles that impede launch and growth. It also is a home for Ohio University student experiential learning by providing real-world opportunities for internships and employment with tech startups right here in Athens.

Make a gift today to help the Innovation Center sustain its staff and services and provide economic impact!

Although the OUIC boasts a proud past, we must continue to provide the transformational facility and expert services that enable technological advances, commercialization, and business growth. We ask for your help to keep this momentum going. Please join us as we continue to build upon the OUIC’s legacy together and support the Innovation Center today!