Ohio’s Entrepreneurship Leader
Bold Ideas. Thriving Ventures. Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Ohio’s Entrepreneurship Leader
Building Ohio’s future through entrepreneurship, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University combines statewide leadership with economic impact. The John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship, Ohio’s only Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship — ranked eighth globally — prepares innovators with unmatched expertise. ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú leads in preparing innovators and scaling ventures. ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú alumni-founded ventures added $1.1 billion in income to the Ohio economy — nearly two-thirds of the $1.7 billion added by alumni from all Ohio public universities. Building on this strength, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú secured more than $18 million in external investment for the Fisher Innovation College@Elm incubator, which advances rural economic development in Butler County, demonstrating that entrepreneurship can thrive in rural areas. These strengths underscore ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s entrepreneurial leadership in fueling innovation, job creation, and Ohio’s economic vitality.
The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Difference
Talent That Accelerates Innovation.
- Recognized as Ohio’s only Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and ranked No. 8 globally, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú provides distinctive opportunities for entrepreneurs, startups, and industry partners to thrive.
- Prepares entrepreneurs to turn bold ideas into startups that create jobs and drive economic growth.
- ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú alumni-founded ventures added $1.1 billion in income to the Ohio economy — nearly two-thirds of the $1.7 billion added by alumni from all Ohio public universities.