Rev1’s Innovation Hop: Bold startups. Big ideas. One night only.
The nationwide buzz around Columbus as a major center of innovation is growing –and tech startups are at the core. On May 22, Innovation Hop returns to Rev1 Labs for an evening that brings together more than 50 of the region’s most noteworthy startups, with local changemakers and tech industry pros. If you want to experience innovation in action, this is the place to be.
Hosted by Rev1 Ventures, Innovation Hop 2025 is a celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration. Now in its sixth year, this event connects high-growth startups, research spinouts, and tech disruptors with the people who power them - investors, corporate innovators, public and private sector leaders, and entrepreneur support organizations.
From life-saving biotech to immersive AR and next-gen agriculture, this year’s lineup features bold innovators tackling the world’s toughest challenges. Join us and connect with visionary companies and their brilliant founders, including:
ARMA – Disrupting traditional manufacturing with a patent-pending “spray-on glove” technology for personal protection.
Clarametyx Biosciences – Tackling chronic respiratory diseases with immune-enabling therapies that target bacterial biofilms.
Myoptechs – Helping the world see better with a game-changing soft contact lens that delivers sharp vision while actually slowing myopia progression.
Niobium Microsystems – Redefining data privacy with high-performance microelectronics and mathematically guaranteed security.
Nichefire – Empowering brands to develop the next wave of standout products through a cultural listening platform that analyzes conversations and trends.
Scioto Agritech – Pioneering the future of sustainable farming with groundbreaking tech-enabled solutions.
SureImpact – The only impact management and reporting solution purpose-built to help community-based providers show their true impact to funders.
TRACE – Making augmented reality simple, scalable, and tied to the real world - enabling creators to build immersive experiences with ease.
This isn’t just a startup showcase, it’s a high-energy, hands-on experience. You’ll explore live demos, enjoy fantastic local food and beverages, and connect with the minds pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re looking to invest, collaborate, hire, or simply get inspired, Innovation Hop is your inside look at the region’s most dynamic startups and the people who make them go.
Join us May 22 from 4:00–7:00 PM at Rev1 Labs, 1275 Kinnear Rd.
Special Offer for OhioX Readers: Use promo code OHX2025 at checkout for 50% off tickets to this year’s Innovation Hop! Act now, this promo code will expire on 5/20!