Research Impact at Ohio State
Highlighting discovery, innovation and collaboration

Together, we redefine discovery

Partner with an institution focused on research, innovation and talent development. This is where people and big ideas move faster, go further and change the world.
Tanya Berger-Wolf with undergraduate students Craig Fouts (grey t) and Cameron Erdman at the site near Ohio State airport where they gather data related impacts of aviation activity on wildlife.

State and government connectivity

As a land-grant university with world-class faculty and global reach, we turn public investment into public impact. Guided by our mission to solve society’s most pressing problems — from food insecurity to public health and beyond — we collaborate across disciplines and scale resources to deliver life-changing solutions in the communities we serve.
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Corporate partnerships

Imagine what’s possible when our world-class researchers meet your real-world ambition. From early-stage research to product application, we help corporate partners bring new ideas to market. With broad expertise and cutting-edge resources, we align with your goals to accelerate innovation and prepare the research workforce of tomorrow.
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Ribbon cutting after space renovation in Ramseyer Hall.

Philanthropic and foundation relationships

At Ohio State, we share your commitment to creating a better, healthier, more vibrant world. By partnering with foundations to turn bold ideas into lasting impact, our researchers work across disciplines to uncover new knowledge, deliver life-changing solutions and expand what’s possible in research and discovery.
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Investment and startup collaborations

Innovation moves fast — and so do we. We help investors and startups turn their big ideas into market-ready ventures, again and again. With top-tier talent, cutting-edge labs and a culture of collaboration, we’re built for the thrill of what’s next and the impact that follows.
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Ways you can work with Ohio State

Every partnership comes with a unique need, a distinct desire. From ideation to fulfillment, we can help you at any step of the way. Helping you achieve your goal is our objective. See how Ohio State can help go further. 

Research and development

We can help you tap into world-class R&D capabilities — ideal for organizations without a dedicated research team.
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Workforce and talent

In addition to a brilliant pool of recent graduates, we help organizations upskill and reskill their teams through targeted education that keeps pace with industry change.
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Health & Wellness Services

Our employer health programs support your workforce with customized wellness, prevention and care solutions from a nationally ranked medical center.
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Focus areas

While research and innovation at Ohio State is vast, we pride ourselves on our discoveries and strengths in key areas. Discover how you can join with us in these focus areas to make the biggest, most important impact for society.

Katrina Cornish whose research involves extracting latex for rubber from the roots of dandelions and other plants at Wooster ATI

Safeguarding the future

Mike Penka working on fishing lure research at Stone Lab that will effect the fishing and tourism industry along Lake Erie with his advisor Suzanne Gray

Exploring our living world

Students in Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence

Advancing technological systems