Ohio University Innovation Center
Part of Ohio University
About
The Ohio University Innovation Center is a 36,000 sq ft university-run business incubator in Athens, Ohio, offering ten adaptable wet labs plus two free-to-use shared laboratories and 29 offices (136–962 sq ft) under flexible leases priced well below market rate. It's a genuine soft-landing option for life science, pharma, and analytical chemistry startups: a full-time Lab Manager helps with setup, regulatory compliance, protocols, and staff training, and shared instrumentation (HPLC, thermocyclers, plate readers, Class II BSCs, -80°C freezers, liquid nitrogen) is included at no extra cost. Admission is selective — companies must have proprietary technology, be under 5 years old, have fewer than 30 employees and under $5M revenue, and be headquartered in (or relocating to) Southeast Ohio.
Lab Types
Space Options
Size range: 136–962 sq ft
Equipment Included
Shared Facilities
Special Features
Amenities
Contact & Pricing
$0–$50
Not published; described as flexible leases "well below market rates" for early-stage companies. Conference rooms $0–$50/hour depending on entity type.
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Last updated: Aug 2026
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