Explore the Ohio Discovery Corridor
The Ohio Discovery Corridor is leading opportunity, innovation, and collaboration unlike anywhere else in the Midwest. Connecting Ohio’s three Innovation Districts in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland —it’s where the brightest minds and world-class institutions come together to shape the future of life sciences, technology, and more.
This collaboration is enabled by $3 billion in investment from anchor institutions, the state of Ohio, and JobsOhio. Over ten years, the Ohio Discovery Corridor is expected to inspire 47,500 additional STEM graduates and fuel an estimated 60,000 new jobs.
Here’s why Ohio is a top choice for innovators and industry leaders:
#1
State for Pediatric Healthcare
#1
State in the Midwest for Life Science Graduates
$1B
NIH-Funded Research Annually
$2B
Raised by Early-Stage Life Science Companies Since 2022
39K+
STEM Grads Annually
6K
Life Science Grads Annually
#2
Best Hospital in the World – Cleveland Clinic
#1
Children’s Hospital in the U.S. – Cincinnati Children’s
Anchor Institutions
At the heart of the Ohio Discovery Corridor are our world-class anchor institutions—globally recognized for their contributions to healthcare, research, and innovation. These institutions serve as vital partners in driving the life sciences forward.
Cincinnati Innovation District
University of Cincinnati
With the Digital Futures Complex and 1819 Innovation Hub, the University of Cincinnati is a catalyst for real-world problem-solving.
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Ranked the #1 Children’s Hospital in the U.S., Cincinnati Children’s has a well-earned reputation for transforming pediatric healthcare.
Columbus Innovation District
The Ohio State University
OSU is known for fostering innovation across fields, especially through institutions like the Pelotonia Research Center.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Nationwide Children’s is ranked #6 best children’s hospital and is a leader in gene therapy research and innovation.
Cleveland Innovation District
Cleveland Clinic
Recognized as the #2 best hospital in the world, Cleveland Clinic is also home to the first quantum computer dedicated to healthcare research.
University Hospitals
University Hospitals manages more than 3,400 active clinical trials and research studies each year, backed by $197 million in annual research funding.
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University is home to the groundbreaking Human Fusions Institute, which is revolutionizing the field of neuroprosthetics.
Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University has awarded 2,031 STEM degrees and 3,270 workforce development certificates in the last three years.
MetroHealth
MetroHealth is the first safety-net hospital to offer in-house viral vector and cellular production—making cancer treatments more accessible to underserved communities.