The Ohio Innovation Exchange (OIEx) brings together industry and university expertise to solve challenges and capitalize on opportunities - from research partnerships and intellectual property (patents) to laboratory and specialized equipment/research services.  

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Spotlight on Ohio Research & Innovation News

"Akron's history in polymer innovation goes back more than 100 years, and now, the Greater Akron Polymer Innovation Hub will lead this industry into the future, bringing tremendous economic growth to the area, thousands of jobs, and millions in new revenue and investments," announced Ohio Governor MIke DeWine.

Efforts to improve current food production systems so astronauts might have both nutritious and delicious menu choices was the focus of Deep Space Food Symposium co-hosted by The Ohio State University. 

Ideastream Public Media reports on how startups are using Northeast Ohio Medical University's REDIzone incubator laboratory spaces, expert guidance and funding connections to transform their research into real-world health solutions...

OIEx by the Numbers

Ohio's universities house a wealth of specialized knowledge and research equipment waiting to be tapped by businesses and industry

10

of Ohio's top research universities

More than

10,000

expert profiles from across Ohio

More than

31,000

searchable patents from hundreds of fields of research

More than

740

specialized services

More than

2,000

examples of laboratory equipment