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.
Partner Content
Columbus-based Aplos Data is emerging from stealth to help organizations operationalize AI and real-time data. Focused on implementing Palantir Technologies, the firm unifies fragmented systems into a single "operational layer" that moves beyond analytics to help leaders decide what to do next.
Partner Content
To bridge the innovation execution gap, this Columbus firm acts as a technical co-founder for established companies. By utilizing fixed-bid structures and blended teams, they help firms validate new digital bets and scale market-ready software without disrupting core business operations.
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.
Artificial Intelligence
Ohio has secured a top national IT award for turning AI into a lifeline for the unemployed. By automating document processing and launching 15-language virtual assistants, the state has cut manual workloads by 50% and established a new national benchmark for digital government.
Workforce + Education
Beyond the bricks of Oxford, Miami University is anchoring its future in Cleveland. By taking over the fourth floor of CedarTech, the university is bridging the gap between campus life and the Cleveland Innovation District to scale quantum computing and healthcare talent.
Healthcare
With over $500B in domestic biomanufacturing investment at stake, Ohio is moving to bridge the "skills gap" that often stalls major pharma expansions. By anchoring this hub in New Albany’s existing biotech cluster, the state aims to turn a local success story into a 88-county talent engine.
Startups + VC
Rev1 Ventures has opened Rev1 at The Peninsula, a 43,000-square-foot innovation hub in downtown Columbus. Designed for software and tech startups, the space offers Scaleup Suites and venture services to accelerate capital formation and job creation within Ohio's tech ecosystem.