Our Mission |
UARF's mission is to transform and expand the region's innovation economy through entrepreneurship education, technology commercialization, application of UA research, and creation of new entrepreneurial ventures.
Since its creation in 2001, UARF has become a significant source of support for both UA innovators and Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs. UARF is home to one of the nation's first I-Corps Sites, one of the first Ohio-awarded technology validation funds.UARF is also proud to be a member of the Northeast Ohio Entrepreneurial Signature Program.
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Dr. Suzanne BauschPresident of UARF
sbausch@uakron.edu Dr. Bausch is serving as the University’s chief research officer where she is responsible for growing the University's research enterprise including grants, contracts and sponsored programs; intellectual property administration, patent marketing and licensing; and oversight of programs to encourage basic, applied and funded research among faculty, staff and students.
She will also oversee technology commercialization of University intellectual property and economic development; outreach to build relationships between the business community and the research enterprise; and provide general academic supervision of graduate education within the University. |
Elyse BallExecutive Director
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Barry RosenbaumSenior Fellow
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Nick GlavanProgram Coordinator
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Linda HaleStartup Advisor
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Tricia PihlbladAdministrative Coordinator
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Tricia joined the UARF Team in 2015 as both the Administrative and Event Coordinator. She is the first person you see when entering the UARF offices, she enjoys making sure all of our visitors feel comfortable and at home.
You will also see her buzzing around UARF events to make sure everyone is enjoying themselves and they are having a positive experience. Tricia attended the University of Akron and enjoys being part of the support staff that helps ambitious entrepreneurs navigate through their first steps of success. |
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Shannon MarshburnGraphic Design & Marketing Associate
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UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGSJanuary 26, 2023 3:00 to 4:30pm, via Microsoft Teams
April 27, 2023 3:00 to 4:30pm, via Microsoft Teams July 27, 2023 3:00 to 4:30pm, via Microsoft Teams November 30, 2023 3:00 to 4:30pm, via Microsoft Teams Email uarf@uakron.edu for more details |