ADAAPT Innovation Studio

ADAAPT serves as the physical embodiment of the Creative Entrepreneurial Initiative at DAAP. This collaboration between DAAP, 1819 Innovation Hub, and all those at UC looking to leverage their creativity into viable outcomes serves as a dynamic, hybrid space that seamlessly integrates retail, design, and learning under one roof. Situated at 24 West Elder Street in Cincinnati, ADAAPT empowers students to bring their ideas to life, gain real-world business experience, and sharpen their entrepreneurial skills. Featuring a fully operational storefront, ADAAPT and 1819 support a wide range of creative endeavors, from product experimentation and small-batch retail to market testing and experiential learning. With access to mentorship, peer collaboration, and industry-grade tools, students embark on a journey that combines creativity with commerce. Through ADAAPT, DAAP, and 1819, we will foster a generation of entrepreneurs who are not only creatively skilled but also business-savvy, launching ventures and working in public-facing environments. It’s where imagination, innovation, and entrepreneurship intersect to prepare tomorrow's creative leaders.

ADAAPT Innovation Studio is a DAAP student, alumni and faculty incubator space for all manner of creative output. Centrally located just a few hundred feet from Cincinnati's historic Findlay Market, the ADAAPT retail space offerings a gathering place to showcase prototypes, collections and works of art.