University Contacts

The Ohio Innovation Exchange (OIEx) partner universities and colleges are renowned research and education institutions that offer immense benefits to industries. They possess expertise in various domains such as drug development, advanced manufacturing, and data analytics. Moreover, these universities provide access to state-of-the-art equipment, research facilities, centers/institutes, and cutting-edge technologies that companies may require. 

Currently, the OIEx proudly features the following partner universities, focusing on experts and assets from the STEM disciplines, including but not limited to agriculture & environmental sciences, biomedical, natural and physical sciences, engineering, technology, and mathematics.  

The Ohio Department of Higher Education seeks and encourages participation from research universities across Ohio -- a process that begins with a review of key on boarding steps.

Bowling Green State University

  • Nicole Pedraza
    Director of Research Operations, Division of Research 
    npedraza@bgsu.edu

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland State University

Kent State University

  • Mike Collura
    Assistant Dean for Technology & Resource Innovation
    mcollura@kent.edu
     Michael Kavulic
    Assistant Vice President - Division of Research & Economic Development
    mkavulic@kent.edu

Northeast Ohio Medical University

  • Jordan Walker
    Entrepreneurial Program Specialist, Research & Sponsored Programs
    Jwalker3@neomed.edu

Ohio Supercomputer Center - An OH-TECH Consortium Member

Ohio University

The Ohio State University

University of Akron

University of Cincinnati

University of Dayton

Wright State University

Youngstown State University