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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.

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Life Sciences Success: By the Numbers

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

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Cincinnati Innovation District

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University of Cincinnati

With the Digital Futures Complex and 1819 Innovation Hub, the University of Cincinnati is a catalyst for real-world problem-solving.

University of Cincinnati
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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.

Cincinnati Children's

Columbus Innovation District

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The Ohio State University

OSU is known for fostering innovation across fields, especially through institutions like the Pelotonia Research Center.

The Ohio State University
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Nationwide Children’s is ranked #6 best children’s hospital and is a leader in gene therapy research and innovation.

Nationwide Children’s hospital

Cleveland Innovation District

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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.

Cleveland Clinic
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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.

University hospitals
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Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University is home to the groundbreaking Human Fusions Institute, which is revolutionizing the field of neuroprosthetics.

Case Western Reserve University
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Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University has awarded 2,031 STEM degrees and 3,270 workforce development certificates in the last three years.

Cleveland State University
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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.

MetroHealth