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Research and Innovation at Ohio State

At Ohio State’s Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK), we are part of a dynamic ecosystem where faculty, staff and students turn bold ideas into real-world impact. Whether you're launching a new study, seeking interdisciplinary collaborators, or exploring commercialization pathways, ERIK is your partner in discovery.

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Events | Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge
AWS Research Day for The Ohio State University Event Details
September 24, 2026
9:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Energy Advancement and Innovation Center (EAIC)2281 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
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Ohio State & MMEC Midwest Infrared Semiconductor Technology (MIST) Workshop Event Details
September 28, 2026 - September 30, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Blackwell Inn and Conference Center, Ohio State Columbus Campus2110 Tuttle Park PlaceColumbus, OH 43210 
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Events | Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge
Ohio Mass Spectrometry Symposium (OMSS) Event Details
October 15, 2026 - October 16, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Fawcett Center
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News

Aug 19, 2026 Research Compliance
Transitioning to the updated Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan format
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will require all existing awards and applications subject to the NIH DMS Policy to transition and align wit
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Aug 17, 2026 Secure Research
Federal ban on ByteDance (TikTok) Updates
Update: August 17, 2026
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Aug 14, 2026 Secure Research
UPDATED: Federal government restrictions on Chinese military companies
Recent federal actions expand the Department of War's 1260H list and add restrictions on doing business with certain Chinese military-linked companies.
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