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Document and Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Jan. 17, 2012
Document and Entiy Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name ORGANOVO HOLDINGS, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001497253  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --06-30  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2011  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Entity Well-Known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   6,802,500