| Document And Entity Information | Aug. 16, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K/A |
| Amendment Flag | true |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 16, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Organovo Holdings, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001497253 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Securities Act File Number | 001-35996 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-1488943 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 11555 Sorrento Valley Rd |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 100 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Diego |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92121 |
| City Area Code | (858) |
| Local Phone Number | 224-1000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | ONVO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Amendment Description | This Amendment No. 1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K/A is being filed to amend the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed by Organovo Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 22, 2023 (the “Original Report”) in order to update the Company’s disclosures under Item 2.05 and Item 5.02 of the Original Report. |
