Learn, Grow, and Innovatively further society

For driven researchers, creators, and problem-solvers who want to see their product or service changing their industry and the lives of many, but don't know the next steps to take, we provide structured programs to help you:

• Avoid the #1 reason startup businesses fail, which is from lack of market need
• Gain insight on the best strategy to deliver your solution and acquire customers. ​

Questions about your idea or business?
E-mail EbaNee Bond at enb10@zips.uakron.edu to schedule

Resources   For
/ Entrepreneurs    &    Startups
/ Students
/ Faculty
​/industry
/mentors

Programs

10-step program intended to help beginner entrepreneurs elevate their business concept.

7-week program that provides training & mentorship to entrepreneurs who want to discover the potential of their business idea.

UARF is the official licensing arm for The University of Akron, which holds more than 400 active issued, pending and provisional patents.

Akron’s first investment network, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors and the community for quarterly events.

Senior fellows who mentor entrepreneurs & startups, plus tactical support such as legal and business services.

A student-run fund that conducts due diligence and invests up to $25,000 per company in Northeast Ohio tech-based startups.

The PACE Idea Games are activities for students who are interested in cultivating the entrepreneurial mindset.

Interested in joining our team? Read testimonies from current and past interns at UARF.

See our calendar of upcoming events

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ADDRESS
​411 WOLF LEDGES PKWY, SUITE 208
AKRON, OH 44311

PHONE
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EMAIL
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