Corprorate Innovation
Honda invests $2.6 million to expand research at Ohio State
Honda is opening a new Advanced Materials Science Lab at Ohio State’s SciTech Campus—a $2.6 million expansion backed by JobsOhio.
Workforce + Education
Artificial Intelligence
Ohio State launches AI(X) Hub to lead next era of artificial intelligence research
The Ohio State University launched the AI(X) Hub ("AI to the power of X") to accelerate AI research, innovation, and education. The university-wide initiative connects 15 colleges and focuses on six critical pillars, including health, engineering, agriculture, cybersecurity, and trustworthy AI.
Workforce + Education
Robots in Every Classroom: Cleveland students get hands-on with AI future
A new robotics initiative in Cleveland Metropolitan School District classrooms was launched. The Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) places over 1,000 low-cost robotics kits in schools, exposing students to coding, 3D printing, and engineering to prepare them for an AI-transformed economy.
Commentary
Building Ohio’s Tech Future: MCCTC on display during Ohio Tech Day
Ohio Tech Day, organized by OhioX, celebrated technology's role across the state. It highlighted how groups like the Mahoning County Career & Technical Center (MCCTC) are building the skills and opportunities needed to define Ohio's future economy through technology.
Workforce + Education
Ohio Tech Day launches in Bowling Green with VR and career tech showcase
Ohio Tech Day 2025 launched at Bowling Green State University, gathering students and leaders. The event showcased Virtual Reality (VR) and career technology, inspiring the next generation to explore careers in technology and skilled trades.
Workforce + Education
JobsOhio, OLS launch $30 million biomanufacturing workforce initiative
JobsOhio, OLS, and One Columbus launched a multimillion-dollar biomanufacturing workforce initiative. This major bet on biotech aims to train Ohioans for high-demand roles in pharmaceutical production and biotechnology, accelerating the state's growth.