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Lee and Rosemary Fisher Innovation College@Elm

Welcome to the Lee and Rosemary Fisher Innovation College@Elm — Miami University’s premier hub for bold ideas and unstoppable entrepreneurs. Here, visionaries don’t just dream— they create. Powered by Miami University, we provide innovators with a concierge approach to mentorship, talent recruitment, and partnering opportunities that only come along with a world-class institution. Anchored in Oxford, Ohio, and extending across Southwest Ohio and beyond, College@Elm is a powerful community of thinkers, builders, and partners working together to spark innovation and shape the future of business, technology, and impact.

Our Services

Welcome to College@Elm

Our Impact

At Fisher Innovation College@Elm, we drive economic growth and entrepreneurial success by helping businesses scale, secure funding, and access new markets. Through mentorship, accelerator programs, and strategic partnerships, we’ve built an ecosystem that supports innovation from idea to execution.

Our Impact
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Our Economic and Community Success

7500+

Butler County residents served

$3.2 M

In new payroll added

44

New jobs created

The College@Elm Community

Here, collaboration meets passion to forge a dynamic community of entrepreneurs, students, investors, and corporate partners working together to shape the future.

About Us

Miami University Connection

College@Elm is a collaborative initiative between Miami University and the City of Oxford. It transforms a historic building into a dynamic hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. This partnership leverages Miami University's expertise to support startups and stimulate economic growth.

“This type of creativity advances Oxford and Miami University, and ultimately the region. The vision is that the College@Elm becomes a model for thousands of rural communities across Ohio that struggle to compete in this globalized, fast-paced world. This joint effort demonstrates how to think big, act bold, and leverage local, state, and federal resources.”

- President Gregory Crawford

Frequently Asked Questions

What resources does College@Elm offer?

College@Elm provides unique resources to support startups, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in their growth and development. College@Elm includes:

  • Mentorship and networking programs, nextgen talent development, microcredentials, institutional partnerships, funding and investment guidance, and beta testing opportunities.
  • Manufacturing spaces for prototyping, production, and technology transfer, giving startups and small businesses access to essential tools for scaling their ventures.
  • Modern office spaces designed for startups, corporate partners, and entrepreneurs, providing a coworking space that fosters collaboration, productivity, and business innovation.

How do I get to College@Elm?

College@Elm is located at 20 S. Elm Street in Oxford, Ohio, within Miami University’s innovation corridor. As a university-based business incubator, it is designed to support entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses. College@Elm is easily accessible by road, with nearby parking and flexible workspace options available for visitors.

How do I make a reservation at College@Elm?

To book a coworking space, meeting room, or event space, visit our Services page to check availability and make a reservation.

Request Workspace

Who can use College@Elm’s resources?

College@Elm is open to all venturesome individuals, companies, and organizations.

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