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From startups to established leaders in every industry, Ohio is one of tech’s best states for innovation.
Ohio is on the rise as a tech hub in the United States. Tech is one of Ohio’s fastest growing industries with expertise in sectors including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, IoT, and more. Ohio is already home to an array of technology companies that are household names, including Facebook, Google, Amazon Web Services, IBM, Upstart, and Carvana. These are just some of the global tech leaders that chose Ohio because they are impressed by the benefits of doing business here.
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Oculii
Steven Hong had achieved success as a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley after getting his Ph.D. at Stanford. However, when he and his father, Lang Hong, (associate dean and professor of electrical engineering at Wright State University), had an inkling of an idea, he was drawn back to the Midwest. That was the start of Oculii.
Venture Capital Firms Invested in Ohio at Record Levels in 2018
Since the early 2000s, a significant shift has occurred in pulling VC funding away from the West Coast. Where is the funding going? It’s heading to the Midwest, and Ohio is leading the way. Ohio is earning national attention for its thriving and continuously growing startup environment.
Ohio’s Innovation Spaces Power Next-Gen Technology Solutions
In Ohio, our workforce, businesses, academic institutions, and medical and health systems are on the cutting edge of a digital shift. Creating unique labs and innovation hubs allows them to be nimble and agile to develop solutions that meet the need for business profitability and create delightful customer experiences.