Business Engagement and Commercialization

Through an unmatched depth, breadth and scope, Ohio State is home to the creative minds, expertise, experience and world-class facilities enabling us to discover innovative solutions to complex problems. Businesses of all sizes – from startups to Fortune 500 companies – turn to Ohio State for partnerships that positively impact both organizations.

Business Engagement
Whether you are looking for new markets for your research or to identify new innovation partners, we’re here to make it easy to engage with corporate and foundation partners. Each relationship is unique and we’re here to listen, connect and engage all that the university has to offer. Learn more about Corporate and Foundation Engagement at Ohio State.

Commercialization
At the heart of innovation at Ohio State are brilliant faculty, staff and students who are the minds exploring cutting-edge discoveries and fulfilling our land grant mission to make a positive impact on society. Creating an invention is a significant accomplishment. The university’s commercialization teams are here to actively engage with university inventors to help evaluate, protect and ultimately find the right market for intellectual property—through licensing or creating a startup company. Learn more about commercializing your inventions at Ohio State.
Research and Innovation Highlights
At Ohio State we have all the tools – the creative minds, the expertise, the experience and facilities – needed to discover innovative solutions to complex program.