Partner Content
Celebrating over 20 years in Columbus, Xtek Partners provides secure, scalable IT infrastructure for Ohio’s "Silicon Heartland." This woman-owned firm bridges the gap between hardware lifecycle management and AI-driven security, focusing on identity monitoring and hybrid work resilience.
Commentary
Deloitte’s Adarsh Desai highlights Ohio as a national leader in government AI modernization. By moving beyond pilots to scale high-value solutions like fraud detection and natural language constituent services, the state is transforming public sector efficiency and accessibility.
Spotlights
Ohio tech leaders are moving beyond generic productivity apps toward AI-native workflows. From Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT for daily problem-solving to specialized tools like Kiro and Claude Code, these leaders are using AI to shift from "building" to "architecting" solutions.
Workforce + Education
The public Ohio school has launched the nation's only software-focused quantum computing undergraduate degree, partnering with Cleveland Clinic to build a workforce pipeline before the industry catches up
Artificial Intelligence
SoftBank, AEP Ohio, and the federal government unveiled a 10-gigawatt data center and power generation campus — one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects ever announced in the U.S. — on a former Cold War site in southern Ohio.
Advanced Manufacturing
Months ahead of its July target, Arsenal-1 in Pickaway County is open and ready for production. The billion-dollar mega-factory will begin assembling autonomous combat drones in a matter of days, with 4,000 jobs and a $2B economic impact on the horizon.
Advanced Manufacturing
A historic $500 million commitment is coming to Lima as Google officially selects Allen County for its latest data center hub. The project delivers a $50 million infrastructure boost and recurring funding for local schools, signaling a major economic shift for the Northwest Ohio region.
Dayton-based Dexa is tackling the FAA’s ultimate test: dense urban airspace. Partnering with Grubhub in New Jersey, the startup is proving its "airline" status alongside giants like Amazon. Backed by Ohio capital, Dexa’s pilot is the final hurdle before it targets the five boroughs.
Cleveland
New federal data shows Case Western Reserve University is the nation’s fastest-growing top-tier research institution. With R&D spending surging 37.5% and a new $300M science hub opening later this year, CWRU is outstripping its AAU peers to set a new pace for Ohio’s innovation economy.
Spotlights
The 2026 Ohio Tech Summit features a powerhouse lineup, including leaders from Nationwide, Path Robotics, Anduril Industries, and more. Focused on AI, national security, and re-industrialization, the May 14th event in Columbus connects Ohio's tech leaders.
Spotlights
No fluff, just the signal. We asked eight Ohio tech leaders—from CEOs to engineering deans—to share the one resource they actually vouch for. From quantum mechanics on YouTube to the psychology of team dynamics, here is the shortlist of what’s helping inspire and inform Ohio's leaders in 2026.
Columbus
Following a decade that saw $7 billion in statewide economic impact and the opening of a 43,000-square-foot innovation hub at The Peninsula, Rev1 Ventures CEO Tom Walker will transition to Executive Chairman to focus on next-generation fund strategies.