Research and Development
The Columbus Region was built for innovation, and businesses answer the call. R&D is the common denominator across all industries.
By the Numbers
The Columbus Region’s can-do culture and collaborative community combine to create an environment where innovation is the expectation.
No. 1
LARGEST CONTRACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD, BATTELLE, IS HEADQUARTERED HERE
No. 1
OPPORTUNITY CITY BY FORBES
$1.6B
VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDING INJECTED IN 2021
World-Class Healthcare Systems
Renowned health systems such as Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and OhioHealth continue to push research and development in the Region, creating a culture that demands innovation and improves lives.
Startup City
The Columbus Region’s emphasis on research and development is one of the key reasons we are lauded as one of the fastest-growing metros for startups. People with great ideas know that the Region has the resources they need to make their products or services a reality.
In the News
Learn more about how people and businesses continue to make an impact in these recent stories from the Columbus Region.
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November 7, 2024
Central Ohio’s Circular Economy: Local Partnerships Setting a National Example
Central Ohio is justifiably proud of what’s known as the “Columbus Way” — a culture of collaboration among…
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October 10, 2024
Nearly A Million More Central Ohioans Are Coming — and the Region Will Be Ready
Over the next quarter century, the Columbus Region is facing a period of unprecedented growth. We’re expected to…
Top Employers
Location: Marysville, Union County;
Columbus, Franklin County
Company Headquarters: Japan
hondaresearch.com
Location: Marysville, Union County
Company Headquarters: Switzerland
nestle.com
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