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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July 30, 2026
From Headquarters to Fulfillment: STRAUSS Scales Its U.S. Operations from Columbus
Headquarters announcements make headlines. The next phase reveals what a company can build from its new home. Just…
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July 9, 2026
Ohio is No. 1 for Business
Ohio has officially claimed the top spot in CNBC’s 2026 America’s Top States for Business rankings, rising from…
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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