Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University
We invest in founders and companies leveraging emerging technology to advance foundational industries - healthcare, energy, space, manufacturing and defense.

Driving Solutions to Pressing Global Issues
Partnering with The Ohio State University, the largest university in the Midwest, founders in our program connect with researchers at Ohio State and industry experts across the broader Ohio ecosystem to gain an unfair advantage in product and customer development. With a particular focus on AI, quantum, and deep tech, this program is built for companies developing solutions for business transformation at scale. Focused on startups building in aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing, participating startups can benefit from Ohio State research and Ohio's industrial base, including Anduril, Joby, Voyager, GE Aerospace, Battelle, and Honda.
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