Our skilled business guidance, incubator, and funding resources are focused on ventures within three important and growing areas: the IT, biosciences, and advanced materials industries.

Why these areas? Because of two important factors: future growth potential, and a legacy of previous success.  Whether driven by universities, public companies, or private institutions, Central Ohio has a remarkable track record for delivering products that change the world. From medical innovations to breakthrough network services, institutions such as OCLC, Battelle Memorial Institute, and The Ohio State University are an endless starting point for the people and concepts that power an innovation economy.  

Information Technology

Central Ohio’s IT and network-based innovators move data in all forms, from treasury services and bibliographic information to entertainment and social networking content. You don’t find this kind of talent just anywhere. And we take make the most of it every day. Learn more

BioSciences

There can never be enough research into the sciences that extend and improve lives. Our region is rich in institutions that both teach and administer world-class biomedical solutions. So it’s only natural they would also be a source of new business opportunities. We help make them real. Learn more

Advanced Materials

The advanced materials platform covers the metals, alloys, ceramics, and glass sectors, polymers and other hybrid materials. The broad fields of expertise involved in the development of materials with new properties include the study of materials processing, deformation and fracture, environmental effects, structure and surfaces, and theoretical analysis. Learn more

Our TechStart coaches and mentors are experienced entrepreneurs and business owners who have "been there and done that."

Let our  experts develop your technology idea and start-up concept into a business model that is ready for funding and commercial success.