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.
22K
PEOPLE WORKING IN RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
No. 1
OPPORTUNITY CITY BY FORBES
Over $4B
VENTURE CAPITAL RAISED SINCE 2020
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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August 20, 2026
Why Columbus Belongs Among America’s Best Places to Live
More people are choosing the Columbus Region every year, drawn by a combination of opportunity and momentum that…
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August 11, 2026
Connect Housing Blocks Builds Innovation in the Columbus Region
As more people choose to live and work in the Columbus Region, so does the opportunity to expand…
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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