UA Economic Development & Commercialization Support
The University of Akron’s economic development efforts extend throughout Northeast Ohio as the University of Akron Research Foundation and its partner organizations provide enterprise and commercialization support, intellectual property management and sponsored research opportunities to community businesses and organizations.
UARF now provides technology transfer and intellectual property management services to:
UARF programs include:- The Akron Regional CHange Angels (ARCHAngels) Network, which connects technology based Northeast Ohio businesses to venture capital and angel funding
- Quarterly Open Innovation events, a forum for understanding how universities and industry can work together to achieve commercial success
- Akron Innovation Campus, a two-building complex, just blocks from the University, that is home to UA spinout companies and Akron-based businesses of all sizes
Stay connected to economic development in Northeast Ohio through the University of Akron Research Foundation's University Economic Development Blog.
Learn about University of Akron entrepreneurship initiatives, including academic programs, student organizations and internships.
University of Akron spinout companies and affiliates are achieving success on a local and national level.
Join the University Libraries Corporate Services Center to gain access to the largest library collection in Northern Ohio.
Learn more about how The University of Akron’s research and technology are creating new business opportunities by visiting UA’s Patents and Licensing Page.
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UARF’s Partners:
ARCHAngels
Akron Innovation Campus
BioEnterprise
City of Akron
Cleveland State University
GLIDE
Greater Akron Chamber
JumpStart
LCCC Foundation
MAGNET
NorTech
North Coast Angels
Ohio Venture Association
Summit County
University Park Alliance
Youngstown Business Incubator
Youngstown State University |
