Ohio’s Energy Hub Sparks Growth

Written by Innovate New Albany@InnovateNA14 years ago

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Designed to accelerate the pace of innovation and, ultimately, business development in advanced energy storage research, commercialization and manufacturing throughout the region, the Central Ohio Energy Manufacturing Solutions Hub will be officially launched at a kick-off luncheon May 5.

Led by TechColumbus, the initiative brings together businesses, research institutions and universities focused on advanced energy technology to develop the expertise and competencies of existing institutional, commercial and industrial resources, launch new enterprises and create high-wage job opportunities.

The energy hub is one of seven the state has introduced to leverage the region’s resources and investments to attract clusters of connected businesses, encourage new investments and an influx of talented workers, and create new jobs. The other regional “hubs of innovation” include biomaterials commercialization, Akron area; consumer marketing, Cincinnati area; health and technology, Cleveland area; aerospace, Dayton area; solar energy, Toledo area; and advanced materials and software development, Youngstown area.

To attend the free kick-off luncheon from 11:30 to 1:30 pm on May 5^th, please RSVP today.

Innovate New Albany, the city’s incubator for technology startups, entrepreneurs and small businesses, features 16,000 square feet of space within the New Albany Business Park’s Signature Office Building, 8000 Walton Parkway.