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Tom Love Innovation Hub

The University of Oklahoma's Home Base for Entrepreneurs

The Tom Love Innovation Hub is a community where students, faculty, and staff at the University of Oklahoma build the skills, network, and resilience to bring their ideas to life.  No matter where a Sooner is in their journey, there's a place for them at the I-Hub.

Founder holding a $2,500 award check from the Innovation Hub, standing with Innovation Hub staff.

2025 By The Numbers

1,500+

 

New Visitors

100+

 

New Startups

$12,000,000+

 

New Startup Funding

Find a Program That Fits You

There is a place for you at the Innovation Hub, whatever your needs or interests may be. If you review our programs and still aren't sure where to go, you can send us a question at startups@ou.edu or sign up for open office hours here.

Launch a Startup

 

Startup OU is the best place in Norman to launch a startup. We support anyone at OU pursuing from pre-idea stage all the way through active ventures with mentorship, funding, and a community of others building together.

 

Visit Startup OU

Fund Innovative Research

 

OK Catalyst supports technology commercialization for University researchers and other innovators across Oklahoma and the region. We have helped generate over $60M in early-stage funding from government grants in the last 5 years.

 

Visit OK Catalyst

Build a Prototype

 

The Fabrication Lab (Fab Lab) supports anyone with an idea in prototyping, from initial design to final build, by offering a wide range of tools and a talented team of specialists to assist in bringing ideas and designs to life.

 

Visit Fab Lab

Life Science Translation

 

OKBioStart advances scientific lab discoveries and biotech solutions to the commerical marketplace by providing dedicated support and resources to researchers and entrepreneurs in the 10-county region of Oklahoma City.

 

Visit OKBioStart