Ohio is a force of nature.

Ohio has long been a leader across life sciences, technology, industrial innovation and R&D in the U.S. with…

• Renowned universities and federal research institutes.
• 14 top-ranked hospital systems.
• Prominent companies across the state's targeted sectors.

What you need to know: JobsOhio — an economic development corporation committed to helping companies and their people thrive, in partnership with the State of Ohio, leading health care institutions and university partners — launched one of the nation's most ambitious and comprehensive economic development initiatives.

• This $3 billion investment from public and private stakeholders was designed to catalyze the growth of cutting-edge health care technologies and innovation in Ohio.

Why it's important: These investments supercharge an already existing ecosystem by creating partnerships that drive research and discovery in three Ohio Innovation Districts.

Looking ahead: Ohio is the place for next-generation entrepreneurs, inventors and industries to make strides — and JobsOhio is here to help connect businesses to what they need to succeed.

Here's how the state's three Innovation Districts provide unique opportunities for research, collaboration and innovation:

👉 Cincinnati

The University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children's Hospital contribute $450 million each year towards research for discoveries that become the basis for innovative startups in the tech and health care sectors.

Here's what else:

• The University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub introduces innovative programs, upskilling and reskilling boot camps, and research projects.
• Plus, the university's Venture Lab — designed for startups — has grown substantially and generated significant funding and revenue.

👉 Cleveland

The Cleveland Innovation District is at the forefront of advancement in technology and health care, with world-leading partners like Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland State University, MetroHealth and University Hospital.

Some examples:

• The Cleveland Clinic Quantum Innovation Catalyzer Program was designed to open the power of quantum computing to startup and early-stage life sciences companies. Plus, the program features the first quantum computer dedicated to health care research.
• Cleveland Clinic's new comprehensive imaging research center in Fairfax will develop innovative imaging and health care IT technologies to improve diagnosis, care and outcomes for patients.

• Plus, Case Western Reserve University is developing advanced holographic technology to reduce the need for costly cadaver labs.

👉 Columbus

The Columbus Innovation District is a collaboration between Ohio State University and Nationwide Children's Hospital — and as Ohio's geographic and economic center, Columbus has unique opportunities to lead innovation across multiple industries.

The proof:

• The Ohio State University's new Energy Advancement and Innovation Center is a hub for research on renewable energy, smart energy systems and green mobility.
• The university just announced the creation of a $22 million battery cell research and development center, slated to open in April 2025.
• Plus, Clarametyx Biosciences, Inc. — a Columbus-based clinical-stage company — completed a $33 million Series A round with the help of partners like JobsOhio.

The takeaway: "There's so much happening in Ohio," says J. Michael Oakes, Ph.D., SVP for Research and Technology Management at Case Western Reserve University.

• "We have an energy and interest in growing in Life Sciences and beyond. None of this would be successful without creativity, an appetite for risk, and collaborative, open leadership."

Learn more about Ohio's Innovation Districts.