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State Innovation Profile

Ohio

Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati form a major Midwest innovation corridor with strong manufacturing and biomedical research.

6
Universities
~620
Available Technologies
705+
Patents Filed
$50M
Licensing Revenue

6 Ohio Universities

148 startups spun out

Columbus, Ohio

Ohio State is a major public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, biomedical sciences, and advanced manufacturing.

AgricultureBiomedicalManufacturingComputing
225
Patents
$24M
Revenue

Cincinnati, Ohio

The University of Cincinnati is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, engineering, and materials science.

BiomedicalEngineeringMaterials ScienceComputing
110
Patents
$7M
Revenue

Akron, Ohio

The University of Akron is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in polymer science, materials, and biomedical engineering.

Polymer ScienceMaterialsBiomedicalEngineering
105
Patents
$6M
Revenue

Toledo, Ohio

The University of Toledo is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in solar energy, biomedical sciences, and manufacturing.

Solar EnergyBiomedicalManufacturingComputing
95
Patents
$5M
Revenue

Cincinnati, Ohio

UC Medical Center is a leading academic medical center with strong commercialization in cancer research, neuroscience, and medical devices.

Cancer ResearchNeuroscienceMedical DevicesDiagnostics
85
Patents
$4M
Revenue

Dayton, Ohio

The University of Dayton is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in materials science, aerospace, and energy.

Materials ScienceAerospaceEnergyEngineering
85
Patents
$4M
Revenue

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