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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May 11, 2026
Columbus is Where Fast Food’s Future Is Already On the Menu
On a Tuesday morning at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, a robotic arm reaches into a refrigerator, pulls…
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April 27, 2026
Building the Silicon Heartland’s New Shield
South of Columbus, amid the rural landscape of Pickaway County, a new shield is rising that will bring economic prosperity…
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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