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Ohio University Innovation Center

Athens, Ohio - 340 West State St., Unit 7, Athens, OH 45701

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

Wet LabChemistry LabOfficeMixed Use

Space Options

Private LabShared LabOffice Suite

Size range: 136–962 sq ft

Equipment Included

AutoclaveBiosafety CabinetCentrifugeCO₂ IncubatorMicroscopeLiquid Nitrogen−80°C FreezerHPLCPlate ReaderPCR / Thermal Cycler
HPLC
PCR Thermocyclers
Plate Readers
Centrifuges
Incubators
Microscopes
Class II Biosafety Cabinets
Autoclaves
-80°C Freezers
Liquid Nitrogen Storage

Shared Facilities

Two Shared Laboratories (No Additional Cost)
Five Conference Rooms (4-32 People Capacity)
Fully-Equipped Business Center
Kitchen
Lobby With Staffed Reception Desk
Loading Dock

Special Features

Full-Time On-Site Lab Manager For Setup, Regulatory Compliance, Protocols And Staff TrainingShared Lab Equipment Included At No Additional CostExecutive Coaching And Access To Business/Industry Expert NetworkVirtual Or Onsite Client Membership Options2022 InBIA Rural-Based Entrepreneurship Center Of The YearPreviously Ranked #3 University-Based Incubator In The US (2015-2017)Partner Network Including TechGROWTH Ohio, ACEnet, And The Ohio University SBDC

Amenities

24-Hour Secure Keycard Entry
Ample Free Parking
Staffed Front Desk
Discounted Vendor Contracts
Weekday Staffed Hours 8am-5pm

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.

Contact

Min. period: flexible
Life Sciences StartupsBiotechnology CompaniesPharmaceutical CompaniesAnalytical Chemistry CompaniesResearch And Small-Scale Engineering FirmsEarly-Stage Technology Companies In Southeast Ohio
Visit WebsiteApply / Book a Tourinnovation@ohio.edu740-593-1818

Last updated: Aug 2026

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