# Tom Love Innovation Hub

School · [Tulsa and Oklahoma ecosystem](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa)

Also called: OU Innovation Hub, Innovation Hub Norman, Startup OU, OU Fabrication Lab, University of Oklahoma, OU

The University of Oklahoma's innovation center in Norman. It helps members of the university community test ideas, build [prototypes](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/prototype), develop [pitches](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/pitch-deck) and find funding, and it includes a [fabrication lab](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/makerspace) and Startup OU. It also runs [OK Catalyst](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/ok-catalyst), which serves the whole state.

**For example:** A University of Oklahoma graduate student uses the hub's [fabrication lab](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/makerspace) to build a first [prototype](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/prototype) of a medical tool.

Official site: <https://ou.edu/innovationhub>

## Connects to (6)

- [OK Catalyst](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/ok-catalyst): A free statewide program that helps Oklahoma small businesses and research teams apply for federal SBIR and STTR funding.
- [Prototype](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/prototype): An early, rough version of a product made to test an idea or show others what you mean.
- [Makerspace](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/makerspace): A shared workshop with tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters and electronics benches that members can use.
- [Pitch deck](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/pitch-deck): A short slide presentation that explains your business to investors: the problem, your solution, who it is for, your traction and what you…
- [OU Polytechnic Institute](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/ou-polytechnic-institute): A University of Oklahoma institute with programs at OU-Tulsa and OU-Norman that offers applied technology degrees, including applied…
- [Startup Launchpad](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/startup-ou-launchpad): The University of Oklahoma's set of venture creation and launch programs, run by Startup OU at the Tom Love Innovation Hub in Norman.

## Follow

- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ouinnovationhub)

## Sources

- <https://ou.edu/innovationhub>


Map view: https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tom-love-innovation-hub