The Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge

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We are committed to excellence in the frontiers of science, technology and scholarship.

The Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) plays a vital leadership role in advancing Ohio State’s $1.58 billion annual basic and applied research enterprise, creating the foundation for transformative discoveries that range from the human genome to the chocolate lining of an ice cream cone. By fostering a collaborative environment and providing strategic direction and infrastructure support, ERIK positions researchers to pursue bold, curiosity-driven ideas and creative expression.

Anchored by our enterprise pillars, ERIK champions a thriving research community of faculty, staff, and students, cultivates an innovation ecosystem and accelerates entrepreneurial impact while upholding the highest standards of research integrity. Through this work, Ohio State's transformative research and discovery have the potential to make meaningful, lasting impacts.

Navigating the Enterprise

Enterprise Pillars

Pillar 01.

Knowledge Development and Discovery

Pillar 02.

Empower Research and Enterprise Operations

Pillar 03.

Innovation and Partnerships

Pillar 04.

Educate and Safeguard Research and Innovation

Pillar 05.

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Vision

Our vision

Modeling the 21st century land grant university

Ohio State will achieve transformative impact of its research, innovation and knowledge to advance our society, further serve our community and drive economic prosperity and vitality.

  • Inspire a culture of research, innovation and knowledge excellence
  • Be globally renowned for discoveries, knowledge generation and creative expression
  • Lead development of impactful solutions to critical societal and community challenges through partnerships, innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Create and sustain dynamic infrastructure and capabilities that drive discoveries
  • Continuously increase operational excellence to enable shared and individual success
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Leading Innovation, Generating Solutions

The breadth, scope, and excellence of our research programs make Ohio State a leading force of innovation and change – locally, nationally, and globally. Ohio State is one of only a few universities in the U.S. that, in a single location, houses 15 different colleges, including seven health sciences colleges and a college of agriculture.

At Ohio State we have all of the tools that are needed—the creative minds, the expertise, the experience and the world-class facilities—to discover innovative solutions to complex problems.

View Our Ten-Year Research Expenditure Profile