Rev1’s Innovation Hop: Meet the Local Tech Startups Who are Preparing to Change the World

Network with Innovators, Supporters, Industry and Civic Leaders 

The excitement surrounding Columbus’ tech startup scene keeps growing, thanks to the local roster of best-and-brightest high-growth companies in software, advanced technologies and life sciences.

On May 22nd, more than 50 startups, along with innovators, spinouts, and corporate innovation teams will gather at Rev1 Labs for our sixth annual Innovation Hop. With amazing local bites and spirits, it’s a great way to mingle with a specially curated community supporting startup growth. 

Some featured companies are:

Software

Meet Tech innovators who are changing the way we work with breakthrough Software-as-a-Service tools and platforms:

  • Nichefire: Cultural listening platform that analyzes conversations and trends to uncover meaningful cultural insights, helping brands launch culturally-resonant products.
  • SureImpact: The only impact management and reporting solution that is specifically designed for community-based providers and their funders.
  • Trace: The simplest way to make AR experiences tied to the real world. 

Life Sciences

Connect with cutting-edge life sciences research teams who are pioneering breakthroughs across healthcare industries:

  • Clarametyx Biosciences: Pioneering immune-enabling solutions for bacterial biofilm-related chronic respiratory disease.
  • Myoptechs: Designed to provide exceptionally clear vision while maximizing myopic defocus, an optical signal beneficial for slowing myopia progression.

Advanced Technologies 

Get to know the next generation of industry leaders who are working with advanced materials and technologies: 

  • ARMA: Breaking traditional manufacturing with patent pending spray technology.
  • Niobium: Changing the privacy paradigm with mathematically guaranteed data privacy. 
  • Scioto Agritech: Delivering sustainable agricultural solutions. 

Innovation Hop will also feature graduate companies from Rev1’s Customer to Capital Accelerator; the 14-week program specially designed to help entrepreneurs validate their business models, secure early customers, develop product roadmaps, and prepare to pitch to investors. Prominent alumni have taken advantage of the support to transform their visionary ideas into successful ventures. 

Make sure to check out live demos from some of our portfolio companies, including an immersive experience from Trace and a chance to see Piper, the automated cake & cookie decorating machine by BeeHex, in action

Come connect, learn, and have fun with the top startups and tech industry influencers in Central Ohio at this year’s can’t-miss event. Doors open at 4:00 p.m.

Innovation Hop 2025: Connect. Innovate. Create the Future

Want to learn more about Innovation Hop? marketing@rev1ventures.com 

Sponsorship opportunities?  andrea@rev1ventures.com