Technology
As we grew and looked for talent, we found incredible talent in Ohio and in the Midwest — and over the last three years, as we have organically grown, the decision is looking even better.
- Steven Hong, Ph.D. -
CEO, Oculii
Tech is transforming every industry in Ohio
In Ohio, investments, partnerships and programs are improving broadband, workforce and the state’s tech innovation environment.
60%
Near to over 60% of the U.S. and Canadian population
6,200
Tech Graduates Every Year
40%
Ohio’s Software Engineers Cost 40% less than California’s
Intel Breaks Ground in Ohio
Intel announced plans for an initial investment of more than $20 billion to construct two new leading-edge chip factories in Ohio. The first phase of the project is expected to create 3,000 Intel jobs and 7,000 construction jobs over the course of the build while supporting tens of thousands of additional local long-term jobs across a broad ecosystem of suppliers and partners.
In Ohio, you can…
- Hire educated and skilled talent from Ohio’s large and growing pool of STEM professionals.
- Perfect products and services by engaging in research and development with a large tech community of accelerators, academia, government individuals and organizations, established corporations and startups, all pursuing digital innovation.
- Operate at a fraction of the cost compared to coastal locations, including Silicon Valley and New York City, because Ohio’s lower cost of living leads to an overall lower cost of doing business.
- Take advantage of being in the only state to have two cities, Columbus and Cincinnati, named in Forbes’ Top 10 Rising Cities for Startups, made possible by incubators, entrepreneurs, major venture capital, angel funds, and mentorships from Fortune 500 and 1000 companies.