== Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration ==
<span style="font-size:larger;"> Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts:
The University of Cincinnati is strongly connected with local Innovation and Entrepreneurship infrastructure. The Cincinnati Innovation District, an ecosystem of thinkers, researchers, students, and industry is poised to become an innovation hub for the Midwest and will be closely partnered with the university to produce $2bn in research, 20k jobs, and $3bn 3b in annual economic impact. The University of Cincinnati is one of the largest employers in the Greater Cincinnati area and, as a result, is a strong driver of economic development in local communities. </span>
== Engaging with Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts ==