A Community of Innovators
Join the communityBuckeye Discovery Lab sits in the heart of the Innovation District at Ohio State. That location puts your venture steps away from researchers, founders, corporate R&D teams, and investors who are building the next generation of science and technology in Columbus.
We appreciate proximity matters and the spontaneity of collaboration. Conversations that start in a shared kitchenette or conference room turn into introductions, pilot projects, and hires. You don't need a university affiliation to join. You just need a breakthrough worth scaling.
Your neighbors
The Innovation District brings together academic research, industry, and entrepreneurship on one campus. From the lab, you're a short walk from:
Energy Advancement and Innovation Center
Energy Advancement and Innovation Center, where Ohio State researchers and industry partners work on the future of clean energy
Honda 99P Labs
Honda 99P Labs, Honda's research and development arm focused on mobility and connected systems
Ohio Life Sciences
Ohio Life Sciences represents almost 4,900 individual business establishments statewide, championing the growth and innovation of Ohio’s life sciences industry
Center for Software Innovation
Center for Software Innovation, home to software and data teams building tools across industries
Ohio State's colleges and research centers
Ohio State's colleges and research centers, including the life science, medical, and engineering programs that feed the region's talent pipeline
Ohio State's core labs
Ohio State's core labs with services and additional shared equipment including Medical Modeling, Materials and Manufacturing Lab, Campus Chemical Instrument Center and Campus Microscopy and imaging Facility
Talent at your doorstep
Ohio State graduates thousands of students in the life sciences, engineering, and data fields every year. Ventures at Buckeye Discovery Lab have direct access to that pipeline, from industry-ready graduates and postdocs to experienced researchers looking for their next challenge. Build your team without leaving the district.
Connections that move ventures forward
Being part of the Buckeye Discovery Lab community means access to:
- Founders at every stage: Learn from peers who are a step ahead, and share what you've learned with those a step behind.
- Mentors and advisors: Scientific, regulatory, and business expertise from across the university and the Columbus startup ecosystem.
- Investors: Introductions and pitch opportunities with venture firms and funders who value startups in strong, recognized ecosystems.
- Industry partners: Established firms in the district and across the region looking for the next collaboration, license, or acquisition.
- Events and programming: Networking sessions, speaker series, and workshops that bring the district's community together.
Take the next step
Don't let physical space constraints or high equipment costs limit your growth. Secure a high-value environment that offers far more than just a bench — find a home where your venture can thrive.
