| Document And Entity Information | Apr. 19, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 19, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Organovo Holdings, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001497253 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity 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 |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | 11555 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 100San Diego, CA 92121 |
| 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 |
