Advanced Manufacturing
Bounce Innovation Hub is accepting applications for the second cohort of its Synthe6 Materials Accelerator. This 12-month program helps advanced materials and polymer startups commercialize by providing up to $500K in R&D grants, peer mentorship, and deep connections to Ohio's industry leaders.
Workforce + Education
The defense tech company has opened recruitment for its "Barracuda" air-breathing autonomous air vehicle lines. Newly hired technical teams will deploy to Ashville's massive Arsenal-1 campus to stand up the company's third active manufacturing line by winter 2026.
Statewide Roundups
From a 249-person gathering in Cleveland to 827 leaders in Columbus, the milestone data points reveal how the state's flagship tech conference has expanded. The multi-state draw brought together 55 speakers, 30+ sponsors, and a waitlist that grew into triple digits.
Statewide Roundups
The fifth annual Ohio Tech Summit drew 827 founders, operators, investors, and policymakers to Ohio State — sold out, with travelers in from Pittsburgh to Denver. Inside a day on applied AI, re-industrialization, and the Ohio companies turning the state's structural advantages into products.
Statewide Roundups
The 2026 Ohio Tech Summit brings together Fortune 500 executives, investors, and founders at The Ohio State University on May 14. Featuring leaders from Nationwide, Path Robotics, and a keynote by Ratmir Timashev, the sold-out event explores the future of AI and re-industrialization.
Spotlights
Ohio tech leaders are championing "foundational" innovators like Harmoni, Anduril, and Path Robotics for solving real-world industrial challenges. From closing the digital divide to scaling automotive tech, these organizations are recognized for making Ohio’s tech ecosystem competitive.
Startups + VC
Rev1 at The Peninsula has surpassed 50 members and signed RWX as its first Scaleup Suite tenant just two months after opening. This downtown Columbus hub provides growing tech startups with premium workspace, flexible terms, and direct access to the venture studio's network.
Spotlights
Ohio tech leaders remain invested because the state has moved beyond early-stage hype into a period of execution and scale. By pairing deep industrial expertise with favorable tax policies and a maturing network of research and capital, Ohio offers a durable foundation for global innovation.
Startups + VC
Hilliard-based Caddis is scaling the MANTA, an autonomous aquatic drone that uses UV-C light to neutralize harmful algal blooms without chemicals. Developed at Ohio State, the system acts as a "Roomba for water," providing real-time data and sustainable management for Ohio’s reservoirs.
Artificial Intelligence
The startup is targeting the "skipped" generation of mid-market industrial firms, deploying AI agents that run inside legacy systems to handle actual work. By pricing for throughput rather than licenses, the team aims to solve labor gaps across the Midwest’s physical economy.
Startups + VC
Columbus-based Flashpass raised $4.25M to scale its govtech platform, which connects displaced workers to high-demand fields like AI and cybersecurity. By partnering with state governments to bridge the skills gap, the startup is transforming unemployment services into digital career pipelines.
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