Explore the Ohio Discovery Corridor
The Ohio Discovery Corridor helps life sciences research and technology companies achieve the impossible by connecting companies with Ohio’s network of innovation districts — providing access to space, funding, connections, infrastructure, and a growing pipeline of STEM talent.
Innovation Meets Opportunity in the Ohio Discovery Corridor
Anchor Institutions
At the heart of The Ohio Discovery Corridor are nine world-class medical and research facilities and leading academic institutions working together to create opportunities for groundbreaking ideas. They’re not only best in class but embody Ohio’s open-minded spirit of collaboration, innovation, and breakthrough.
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.