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About the I-Hub

About the I-Hub


The Tom Love Innovation Hub, known as the I-Hub, is both a physical building located on OU's research campus and a collection of offices dedicated to transforming discovery into impact.

We strive to create the nation's most connected university innovation ecosystem, where students, faculty, researchers, and community collaborate to turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives for Oklahomans.

Furthermore, we seek to be Oklahoma's engine for innovation, where discovery, creativity, and collaboration converge to accelerate solutions that advance society, deliver economic impact, and positions Oklahoma as a leader in innovation for the nation.


Units of the I-Hub:

Office of Strategic Engagement and Partnerships

  • Serves as a bridge between business/industry and the university

Office of Technology Commercialization

  • Offers intellectual property protection and commercialization

OU Fabrication Lab

  • Offers prototyping, creation, and experiential innovation

Startup OU

  • Offers idea translation and founder development

OK Catalyst

  • Helps researchers and small businesses pursue federal funding (SBIR/STTR)

OKBioStart

  • Offers research translation and venture development

Tom Love Innovation Hub exterior


The Tom Love Innovation Hub is a resource of the OU Office of the Vice President for Research and Partnerships.