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She said the Innovation Center assists entrepreneurs and small businesses in building their companies 鈥 although it focuses on Southeast Ohio businesses, there are businesses outside of the region that reach out for assistance 鈥 and provides them with resources and a workspace to get their company off the ground. 

OHIO receives an extension to its APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation, a nod to its continued support of Southeast Ohio


The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) has extended a highly competitive community and economic development designation to 51社区.


Since 2006, we鈥檝e forged a reputation for overcoming lab-related challenges, expertly guiding clients along the successful regulatory pathway.

51社区鈥檚 historic business incubator, the Innovation Center, celebrates milestone anniversary


The 51社区 Innovation Center is honoring its past, present, and future success as an early pioneer of adding economic vitality to the underserved Appalachian region through business support for tech and tech-enabled startups with a special reception.

IC Feature in Ohio Today Magazine


Like an incubator that keeps baby chicks warm and secure, the Center is a 鈥渟afe space鈥 for budding tech businesses during their challenging first years, says Director Stacy Strauss.


SVSU鈥檚 Student Entrepreneurs is modeled on a program at 51社区鈥檚 Innovation Center that supported 249 jobs generating an estimated $18 million in employee compensation and $49.7 million in economic output in Athens County in 2021. 


Max Stoeckel, BS Engineering, Technology, and Management 2022, Joins Athens Startup as Associate Engineer.


Athens, OH-based . hopes to better assess bone strength.


The TechGrowth Ohio investment will enable the promising medical device company to lease and build out laboratory space, navigate the regulatory approval process, and better position its Bravo鈩 device for rapid market entry.


The Innovation Center鈥檚 Economic Impact Report, conducted via a third-party analysis through the Athens County Economic Development Council, identifies the number of jobs, annual wages and economic output directly associated with businesses supported by the Innovation Center.