Technology Resources
Technology Resources for companies and organizations are provided by various entities in Central Ohio. These resources should assist business with their technological plans for innovation and information flow.
Central Ohio/Columbus Technology Resources
Tech Columbus
The Tech Columbus accelerates the formation of investable, sustainable technology-based businesses by providing qualified entrepreneurs with the specialized infrastructure, guidance and networking contacts necessary to launch and realize their vision. Rather than “go it alone,” Tech Columbus clients can increase their probability of success and accelerate business growth by complementing their technical and market expertise with the insights gained from full-time and volunteer business professionals who have “been there and done that” for early stage companies. Through collaboration, intellectual honesty and professional partnering, the Tech Columbus plays an integral role in the growth of new ventures, emerging industries and the Ohio economy.
Tech Columbus
1275 Kinnear Road
Columbus, Ohio 43212
(614) 487-3700
FAX: (614) 487-3704
www.techcolumbus.org
Edison Bio Technology Center and OMERIS
The EBTC works closely with medical research institutions, biomed/biotech companies, and community development organizations within the state to commercialize research, foster company formation and growth and promote Ohio life science resources.
Edison Bio Technology Center
1275 Kinnear Road
Columbus, Ohio 43212-1155
(614) 675-3686
FAX: (614) 675-3687
www.ebtc.org
Industry & Technology Council of Central Ohio
ITC brings local technology companies together to connect, learn and grow. A non-profit organization, ITC presents forums for networking and education that meets the unique needs of technology companies. ITC also works to increase awareness of the contributions technology businesses make to the community, and of the need to strengthen the technology sector to ensure continued growth and prosperity for central Ohio. ITC membership is open to all organizations that can contribute t the ITC mission and vision. Members include individuals and companies involved with information technology, life sciences, manufacturing, professional service organizations, schools and government agencies. Retired senior executives of technology businesses also participate. ITC is funded by member dues, program income, sponsorships and grants.
ITC is a member of Ohio’s IT Alliance, an Edison Network Supporting Information Technology Business Growth.
ITC
37 N. High St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 225-6907
FAX: (614) 221-1669
www.itcnetworking.org
Platform Lab
Platform Lab is a non-profit IT test facility provided to all types of businesses and organizations by the Ohio Department of Development, Ohio Supercomputer Center and the Business Technology Center.
Platform Lab provides companies with rapid access to the hardware, software, project space and connectivity required to conduct a multitude of IT-related projects, including proof of concept testing, multi-platform testing, quality assurance testing, load and stress testing, database porting, prototype evaluations and disaster recovery drills. The goal is to create a per-client custom configuration, test it for compatibility and to begin productive project work within two weeks. The cost is usually 10-35 percent of preparing and sustaining in-house operations.
Some IT organizations are interested in using this resource to complete projects more quickly, while others simply are attracted by the ability to save money.
Platform Lab
1275 Kinnear Road
Columbus, Ohio 43212-1155
(614) 675-3711
FAX: (614) 487-3704
www.platformlab.org
TechSolve, Inc.
TechSolve, Inc. (Process, Performance & Profit) “An Edison Technology Center providing productivity & cost reduction services”
http://www.techsolve.org
State of Ohio Technology Resources
Ohio Applied Technology Transfer Services
Formerly the Ohio Technology Transfer Organization, the Ohio Applied Technology Transfer Services, a division of OSU’s Technology Transfer Research Resource Program, provides access to technologies and knowledge management systems at cost. It also provides hands-on assistance with new technologies as well as access to information resources such as NASA, private research facilities, universities and state-of-the-art databases. All technology transfer or knowledge management services are tailored to the client’s needs.
Ohio Applied Technology Transfer Services
The Ohio State University
Room 216, Bevis Hall
1080 Carmack Road
Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-5485
FAX: (614) 292-1893
Ohio’s IT Alliance
Ohio’s IT Alliance is a statewide network of six regional organizations with one common goal: growing and improving the competitiveness of Ohio’s information technology industry. These six groups – located in Athens, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Toledo – serve as a rallying point for their region’s IT activities and create the structure for defining and developing programming necessary to retain and grow the industry across the state.
Ohio’s IT Alliance
130 W. 2nd St.
Dayton, Ohio 45402
(937) 229-0060
FAX: (937) 229-0059
OSU Office for Technology Partnerships
TechPartners is an umbrella organization coordinating seven university and non-university organizations. This is the OSU center for licensing technology and business contracting for research.
The Ohio State University
Office for Technology Partnerships
1960 Kenny Road
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1063
(614) 292-1315
FAX: (614) 292-8907
techpartners.osu.edu
Technology Investment Tax Credit
Ohio’s Technology Investment Tax Credit program offers benefits to Ohio taxpayers who invest in small, research and development and technology-oriented firms. Through this program, Ohio investors may reduce their state taxes by up to 25 percent of the amount they invest in qualified, technology-based Ohio companies. The program’s maximum credit of $37.500 per investment may be applied to personal income tax, corporation franchise tax, public utility excise tax or the tax on dealers in intangibles.
Ohio Department of Development
Technology Division
P.O. Box 1001, 77 S. High St., 25th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1001
(614) 466-3887
FAX: (614) 644-5758
www.odod.state.oh.us/tech/titc
Thomas Edison Program
Ohio’s Thomas Edison Program helps business develop by combining the state’s technological resources with those of the private sector. The program components are: the Edison Technology Centers, which provide commercial access to Ohio’s top research institutions and apply technologies to product creation (There are seven centers, with one located in Columbus.); the Edison Technology Incubators, which nurture new technologies by providing low-cost space, technical and managerial assistance and shared service/support facilities (Ten incubators are located throughout Ohio with one in Columbus.); and the Federal Technology Transfer Initiatives, which promote technology transfer from federal laboratories to Ohio businesses. (Ohio’s two Initiatives are in Dayton and Cleveland.)
Thomas Edison Program
Ohio Department of Development
Technology Division
P.O. Box 1001, 77 S. High St., 25th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1001
(614) 466-3887
FAX: (614) 644-5758
www.odod.state.oh.us/tech/edison
Some of the information contained in this section was provided by The Daily Reporter.