Well-paved routes toward collaboration and growth
These pathways reflect the university’s commitment to meeting partners where they are and guiding them toward where they want to go.
Corporate and Foundation Engagement
Whether you're a startup seeking innovation or a global enterprise looking to scale, our team leads partners through pathways to engage with cutting-edge research, tap into top-tier talent and access customized workforce solutions.
The concept of "pathways" isn't just metaphorical
It’s woven into the very landscape of campus. Just as each iconic crisscrossing sidewalk on the Oval leads to a unique destination, the university offers several paths for businesses and foundations.
Ohio State's vibrant research and creative inquiry community is generating new knowledge, addressing pressing societal challenges, and fueling prosperity across Ohio, the nation and the globe. Recognized among the world’s most innovative institutions, Ohio State leads in research investment and consistently ranks in the top five for industry-sponsored research.
Ohio State is advancing tailored professional development and upskilling programs, like executive education and student internship programs, designed to meet the evolving needs of employees and industry partners. These initiatives support lifelong learning, strengthen Ohio’s pipeline, and contribute to a more resilient and future-ready workforce – positioning the university as a key driver of economic growth and innovation across the state and nation.
Ohio State offers access to state-of-the-art laboratories, advanced equipment, and cutting-edge technical infrastructure to support high-impact innovation. Through co-location opportunities in the Innovation District at Ohio State, companies can collaborate directly with regional and statewide partners such as One Columbus and JobsOhio, creating a dynamic environment for commercialization, workforce development, and scalable growth.
High-visibility opportunities like corporate namings, affinity business relationships and athletic sponsorships reinforce Ohio State’s leadership in innovation and excellence, while aligning corporate brands with the university’s mission and values. By leveraging these collaborations, Ohio State drives statewide and national recognition, creating shared value for both the university and its partners.
Ohio State is home to 15 unique colleges, offering more than 500 major specializations across five campuses. With a total enrollment of more than 66,000 students, including over 52,000 undergraduates and 14,000 graduate and professional students, Ohio State consistently places among the top 20 public universities nationwide.
Ohio State's wide range of world-class programs and exemplary student talent offer countless opportunities for engagement, including guest lectures, sponsoring capstone projects, funding special scholarships, recruiting at campus career fairs and more.
Ohio State’s research and innovation programs position the university as a leading force for innovation and transformative change—locally, nationally, and globally. With a robust infrastructure for commercialization, the university supports the full journey from discovery to market, helping translate breakthrough ideas into real-world solutions.
Each year, Ohio State collaborates with hundreds of companies that are ready to bring Ohio State innovations to market, creating meaningful impact across industries and improving lives through cutting-edge technologies and partnerships.
Ohio State is one of the country's premier healthcare and life sciences research destinations. Whether you are looking to enrich the lives of your employees through comprehensive health and wellness programming or looking for scientific breakthroughs to compliment your portfolio, our team is here to connect you to the right resources.
Corporate collaborations at Ohio State, including OSU Extension and employee engagement in Pelotonia and Metro Schools, fuel transformative initiatives that strengthen communities, advance education, provide economic opportunity and promote health equity. Through strategic partnerships and shared values, these investments amplify impact across Ohio and beyond.
Together, we discover more
Collaboration drives discovery. Our researchers, clinicians and innovators work across disciplines to tackle complex challenges and turn bold ideas into real-world solutions.
Whether you’re looking to invest in emerging technologies or co-develop next-generation breakthroughs, at Ohio State, we can make an impact — together.
Send us an email and let us know how you want to engage, and we will get you started on the right pathway.