Ohio’s Entrepreneurship Leader
Bold Ideas. Thriving Ventures. Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Ohio’s Entrepreneurship Leader
Building Ohio’s future through entrepreneurship, Miami University combines statewide leadership with economic impact. The John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship, Ohio’s only Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship — ranked eighth globally — prepares innovators with unmatched expertise. Miami leads in preparing innovators and scaling ventures. Miami alumni-founded ventures added $1.1 billion in income to the Ohio economy — nearly two-thirds of the $1.7 billion added by alumni from all Ohio public universities. Building on this strength, Miami secured more than $18 million in external investment for the Fisher Innovation College@Elm incubator, which advances rural economic development in Butler County, demonstrating that entrepreneurship can thrive in rural areas. These strengths underscore Miami’s entrepreneurial leadership in fueling innovation, job creation, and Ohio’s economic vitality.
The Miami Difference
Talent That Accelerates Innovation.
- Recognized as Ohio’s only Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and ranked No. 8 globally, Miami provides distinctive opportunities for entrepreneurs, startups, and industry partners to thrive.
- Prepares entrepreneurs to turn bold ideas into startups that create jobs and drive economic growth.
- Miami alumni-founded ventures added $1.1 billion in income to the Ohio economy — nearly two-thirds of the $1.7 billion added by alumni from all Ohio public universities.
