Dear Reader,
When we source and vet inquiries to accept them as clients, we aim to find great ideas that - with a bit of help - can grow, flourish, and create new high-paying jobs in our region which desperately needs them. Such was the case with the acceptance of Aries Science & Technology. This startup boasts an experienced and capable founder with the content expertise to enable the company's success. We look forward to a symbiotic relationship for years to come.
Another example of synergy is the partnership between Ohio University and the City of Athens. This is celebrated within the Forbes Magazine feature linked below which highlights the community engagement that is critical to that successful partnership.
Also of note below are two workshops and several small business training opportunities. As we transition out of this pandemic and into the new normal, June presents a great month to take advantage of some professional development.
Keep innovating,
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Aries Science and Technology Joins the Innovation Center
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The Innovation Center welcomed Aries Science and Technology, LLC in May. Aries Science and Technology leverages the power of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and subject matter expertise to develop novel solutions and create sustainable competitive advantages for businesses in the coating industries.
Dr. Ramanathan (Ram) Lalgudi, company founder and CEO, has worked with coatings, adhesives, and similar technologies for over 25 years. He is extremely knowledgeable in strategic product development and has been granted 19 U.S. patents.
In 2015, Dr. Lalgudi was named Inventor of the Year at Battelle.
Dr. Lalgudi has developed several new products in the past five years, including stain repellent laundry detergent, topical antimicrobial lotions, wipes for dental appliance, and bio-based sheet molding compounds.
To learn more about Aries Science and Technology, click below.
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GLIDE Innovation Fund Invests in AEIOU Scientific
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Congratulations to AEIOU Scientific, current Innovation Center tenant, on securing a $100,000 investment from the GLIDE Innovation Fund.
The company is commercializing a novel Cortical Bone Mechanics Testing Technology, developed at Ohio University, that can measure cortical bone stiffness with an accuracy of 99 percent. It is believed this data can be used to accurately predict patients at risk for bone fracture due to osteoporosis and/or osteopenia.
To learn more about AEIOU Scientific, click below.
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How Ohio University is Maintaining its Town-Gown Synergy
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Check out this article by Stephen Gavazzi and Forbes that discusses Ohio University's relationship with the community that surrounds its campus. Gavazzi compares campus-community relationships to marriages, as high levels of effort from both parties results in harmony.
In 2018, Ohio University and Athens were recognized for their harmonious relationship when awarded the Abernathy Award by the International Town Gown Association. The university serves the surrounding community in many ways, and provides resources and programs such as the Ohio University Innovation Center and the Mayor’s Partnership for Progress. The COVID-19 pandemic has created setbacks for both the town and the university. However, Ohio University is still committed to economic development in the surrounding community. President Duane Nellis believes that these difficult times will not last forever.
"The pandemic has set us back in ways that are profound and yet are temporary. We have created a strong foundation between our campus and the Athens community that will allow us to come out of this both stronger and better,” said President Nellis.
The Innovation Center is proud to be a part of Ohio University's award-winning town-gown synergy. The IC is grateful for President Nellis's continual support and leadership through these unprecedented times.
To read the full article, click below.
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OhioSE Regional Economic Prosperity Plan
Survey
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The Regional Economic Prosperity Plan that began last year is in full swing across all four categories of focus: Business Voice, Talent, Competitive Assets, and Economic Development. Community & Technical Assistance falls under the last category of Economic Development and one of the goals within the plan is to create a structure for planning, resource acquisition, and capacity building making it easier for local communities to tackle important projects.
Across SE Ohio, there is a wide range of expertise in economic development and community development programming, along with varied experience with grant writing and resource acquisition. This initiative intentionally leverages resources and expertise to save time and resources as communities across the region tackle important projects, but they need your help to accomplish this!
Please take just TWO MINUTES to complete this survey
which will help OhioSE identify local, regional, and state resources and to define some of your community’s most pressing issues.
Click below to complete the
SE Ohio Regional Prosperity Plan Community & Technical Assistance Survey.
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Introduction to Intellectual Property
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Join Erin Rennich, Innovation Center Executive Coach for an introduction to the four types of intellectual property. This virtual workshop will equip you with knowledge that can be helpful in determining if your business has existing intellectual property or the potential to develop intellectual property as a key asset.
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Date:
June 18
Time:
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Platform:
Zoom
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Virtual Lunch and Learn: Cybersecurity
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Cyber criminals have taken advantage of the current COVID-19 crisis to increase attacks on small businesses. Eva Bloo
m, Education Specialist at Ohio University Credit Union, will uncover the methods criminals use to take advantage of small businesses at this months virtual Lunch and Learn. Bloom will give helpful tips on how to secure your systems and protect your company.
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Date:
June 18
Time:
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Meeting Platform:
Zoom
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Introduction to Startup Funding
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Join Erin Rennich, Innovation Center Executive Coach, for an introduction to securing funding for your early stage business. This virtual workshop will equip participants with knowledge and resources that can be helpful in determining the most viable options for funding your business.
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Date:
June 18
Time:
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Meeting Platform:
Zoom
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News & Events from Our Partners
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Excel Part 1
Virtual Training
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Instagram for Business
Virtual Training
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Excel Part 2
Virtual Training
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Instagram Part 2
Virtual Training
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BOSS Class
Virtual Training
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Excel Part 3
Virtual Training
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Google for Business
Virtual Training
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LinkedIn for Sales
Virtual Training
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Social Media Marketing
Virtual Training
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The IC is the recipient of the 2019 Randall M. Whaley Incubator of the Year Award (InBIA) and the 2019 Rural-Based Entrepreneurship Center of the Year Award (InBIA). The center was ranked the third best University-Based Incubator in the U.S. (UBI Global Ranking 2015-2017), and was named the 2016 Rural Incubator of the Year (InBIA).
Our 36,000 square foot building has some space available.
For details, please give us a call at (740) 593-1818.
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The Ohio University Innovation Center provides valuable business incubation resources to fuel the economy in Athens, Ohio and the surrounding region. Your gift supports our mission to connect entrepreneurs with the people and resources needed to grow businesses and create jobs in Southeast Ohio.
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Support for the Innovation Center is provided by TechGROWTH Ohio through funding provided by the Ohio Third Frontier Commission.
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