Technology / Research 

Technology and Innovation Division

The Technology and Innovation Division provides leadership in administration and coordination of technology programs and projects including the Third Frontier Project.

Mission:  To facilitate the creation and application of leading edge technologies to enhance the economy of Ohio.

Vision: Ohio is recognized as a world leader in generating, applying, and commercializing innovative technologies.

Goals:

• Maximize the economic return of State investments from Technology Division projects and programs.
• To provide remarkable customer service.
• All Technology Division business practices are designed to optimize quality, efficiency, and accountability.
• Dramatically increase the Public's awareness of Technology Division program successes.
• Insure Technology Division Staff excel in all assignments.

Programs:

• Ohio's Thomas Edison Program
  • Edison Incubators
  • Edison Technology Centers
  • Technology Transfer Services
  • Polymer Ohio
• Ohio Venture Capital Authority
• The Technology Investment Tax Credit
• SBIR Program
• Ohio Research Commercialization Grant Program
• Ohio Aerospace and Defense Advisory Council
• Third Frontier Initiatives
  • Wright Centers of Innovation
  • Wright Projects
  • Biomedical Research and Technology Transfer Partnership Program
  • Third Frontier Fuel Cell Program
  • Validation Fund and Seed Fund Initiative
  • Product Development Pilot Program
  • The Innovation Ohio Loan Fund
  • Third Frontier Internship Program
  • The Third Frontier Network