CincyTech USA

09/03/2025

Proud to celebrate a major milestone with Neucore Bio!

They’ve been awarded a new NIH (The National Institutes of Health) National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) STTR Phase I grant to advance their FiXE™ exosome platform, a promising non-viral delivery system for genetic medicines targeting Schwann cells. This breakthrough approach could open the door to new treatments for neuromuscular disorders like Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

We’re proud to support Neucore Bio and their brilliant scientific co-founders, Daniel Gallego-Perez and Natalia Higuita-Castro, at The Ohio State University Gene Therapy Institute as they push the boundaries of what’s possible in genetic medicine.

🔗 Read more here: https://neucorebio.com/neucore-bio-awarded-nih-sttr-phase-i-grant-to-pursue-exosome-based-genetic-medicine-for-charcot-marie-tooth-disease-type-1a-cmt1a/

08/27/2025

Being in the 1819 Innovation Hub every day reminds us why we do what we do. 💛 Watching spaces like this come alive with creativity, curiosity, and big dreams, like Jude’s, is truly inspiring.

Moments like these are why Cincinnati’s innovation ecosystem matters: it’s not just about startups and tech, it’s about community, imagination, and helping dreams take flight. Seeing Jude’s wish come true right here in our building fills us with pride and reminds us of the incredible potential this city nurtures.

Here’s to more creativity, more dreams realized, and more magic happening under one roof. ✨

08/25/2025

Big congrats to Sam Bowman on being named Chief Marketing Officer at Cart.com!

Cart.com, the Houston-based unicorn company that acquired Cincinnati’s Amify in 2024, has named Sam its next Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, he will drive Cart’s global marketing strategy as the company rapidly scales.

Sam’s leadership was instrumental in growing Amify, and now he’s helping Cart.com double bookings and launch new initiatives. It’s always inspiring to see Cincinnati talent making an impact on the national stage. 👏

We’re proud to see the ripple effects of our region’s innovation ecosystem reaching even further. 🌟

Read the full article: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/inno/stories/news/2025/08/22/cart-com-sam-bowman-marketing-amify-bookings.html

A Texas startup that bought Cincinnati's Amify last year has tapped a Queen City-based leader to its C-suite.

08/15/2025

Work alongside Fortune 500 companies and the next generation of University of Cincinnati student innovators in our coworking space at 1819.

Yes, the coffee is strong, but the connections are even stronger. If you’re building something and looking for the right place to grow it, this is where next happens.

👇 Unlock all the benefits and see what coworking at 1819 is all about: https://bit.ly/457lzXd

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08/13/2025

We are pleased to announce our sponsorship of JumpStart Inc.'s , taking place on September 16-17 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.

Connect with leading VCs, angel investors, ambitious founders, and industry pioneers from across the Midwest and beyond.

Join us as we witness the latest of Ohio’s innovations in tech at VC Fest ‘25!

👉 Secure your spot today: ohiovcfest.com

08/07/2025

Exciting news from CincyTech portfolio company Neucore Bio!

Neucore has been awarded a competitive $304,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) (NSF) to advance the scalable manufacturing of exosome-based therapeutics for tough genetic diseases like neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT).

Their proprietary FiXE™ platform leverages engineered exosomes for precise, non-viral genetic cargo delivery, offering hope for patients with limited treatment options.

➡️ This NSF STTR Phase I award will help Neucore develop cost-effective, large-scale production methods and accelerate access to innovative genetic medicines.

Congrats to the Neucore team for driving biotech innovation!

Read more and get Co-Founder & CEO Kenny Morand's perspective at the link ⤵️

https://neucorebio.com/neucore-bio-awarded-competitive-grant-from-the-u-s-national-science-foundation-for-research-on-scalability-of-exosome-based-therapeutics-for-genetic-disease/

08/07/2025

If we want to keep top-tier talent in the Cincinnati region, we need to show students that this is a place where bold ideas can start, grow, and thrive.

That’s exactly why our team showed up at the University Business Summit, to connect the dots between higher ed, industry, and the innovation ecosystem we’re building at 1819.
The day was packed with insights on what it takes to turn student potential into regional impact. 💬

Here’s what we’re walking away with ⤵
💡 Bridging the gap between campus and real-world innovation
💡 Creating more regional wins to encourage commercialization

At 1819, our goal is simple: we exist to help students, researchers, and founders plug into the region’s top minds and resources, and stay here to build what’s next. We're creating a space where those paths cross.

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07/31/2025

You didn’t think we’d let National Intern Day slip by without a major shoutout, did you? 🎉

So here it goes...a huge Happy National Intern Day to the true MVPs behind the scenes: the analytics wizards, financial report pros, cap table crunchers, and pitch deck powerhouses. We wouldn’t be CincyTech without your hustle, heart, and hustle (yes, twice, because you’re THAT awesome!)

To our intern squad, past, present, and future, you have the future of venture capital, innovation, and all things great in your hands (and it’s already shining bright with your name tag on it).

Thanks for showing up, leveling up, and leaving your mark. Keep crushing it — the best is yet to come!

If you don’t see all your favorite interns in this pic, don’t sweat it! Our intern squad’s talent and energy are off the charts—so much so that one photo just can’t contain it all. A huge thank you to every single one of you for making CincyTech shine brighter every day!

07/31/2025

We’re proud to partner with StartupCincy & Cintrifuse to bring StartupCincy Week 2025 to life — fueling growth, sparking innovation, and keeping Cincinnati at the center of what’s next.

At CincyTech, we believe investing in our startup ecosystem means investing in the future of our entire region. It’s how we build a more dynamic economy, create new opportunities, and make Cincinnati a place where bold ideas can take root and thrive.

We know innovation fuels growth for all of us, and we’re proud to help accelerate it.

Join us — and hundreds of founders, investors, and community leaders — as we build the next chapter for Cincinnati.

Purchase your ticket today and be part of the energy: startupcincyweek.com

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07/30/2025

At CincyTech, we’re deeply committed to advancing innovation that transforms the lives of patients and their families.

A big part of that mission is supporting researchers by helping them understand the pathways and partnerships needed to bring their ideas out of the lab and into the world.

We recently joined Cincinnati Children's Innovation Ventures for a dynamic panel discussion on how to turn breakthrough research into real-world healthcare solutions.

👉 Read the full recap to see how collaboration is driving healthcare innovation forward in Cincinnati:

Learn how Cincinnati Children’s turns discoveries into real‑world patient solutions through strategy and collaboration.

07/29/2025

Lunchtime just got a whole lot better with the CincyTech crew! 🍽️✨

There’s nothing like stepping away from the grind for a quick bite to share laughs, ideas, and great food with this amazing team.

These moments together fuel our collaboration and remind us why we do what we do. Here’s to good company, delicious bites, and building something incredible.

07/26/2025

🎓 Join us at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber's University Business Summit this Wednesday, July 30.

Are you passionate about building our region’s talent pipeline and fostering collaboration between universities and businesses? Don’t miss the upcoming University Business Summit, where university and business leaders unite to drive innovation, partnership, and regional growth.

📅 Register now: https://cincinnatichamber.com/events/university-business-summit/

Bonus — Exclusive Lunch & Learn Invitation: When you register for the summit, you’ll receive an invitation to a special lunch and learn session:💡Innovation & the Startup Ecosystem

Gain fresh insights from local leaders on the evolving startup landscape, building strategic partnerships, leveraging local resources, and navigating opportunities and challenges unique to our ecosystem. Plus, enjoy lunch and a chance for open dialogue with our panelists.

Let’s innovate and grow together. Register today!