= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =
<span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-185ca27e-7fff-5f30-29e7-3d985f39a2e8"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ohio State University has partnered with several well-established institutions with the intention of recruiting talent and promoting regional economic development in the area. Partnerships with TechColumbus and Drive Capital have generated millions of dollars in value, while providing entrepreneurs, both students, and faculty, with the opportunity to incubate, accelerate and then fundraise within one geographic vicinity. The Ohio State University is known for its excellent academic researchand, and in an effort to sponsor truly translational innovation, has partnered with these groups to build value. </span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-185ca27e-7fff-5f30-29e7-3d985f39a2e8"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ohio State University is also dedicated to its support of regional powerhouses - Columbus is rated the most intelligent city in the nation for its plethora of big companies and corporate power, including but not limited to Cardinal Health, JPM, Limited Brands and more. This has encouraged more big business in the area, which thereby introduces introducing the need for innovative startups, which . Many of the agile organizations often see support from Ohio State's many big partners. </span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-185ca27e-7fff-5f30-29e7-3d985f39a2e8"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Similarly, partnerships with Venture Capitalists and Institutional funds Funds such as Lumos Innovation, Rev1 Ventures, and Prototype Capital has intertwined have infused the campus with countless resources from the thriving local resourcescommunity. Students can interact with this network to grow their ideas and business businesses while receiving mentorship and economic support from the experts in the area. As Columbus climbs into being towards becoming the fastest growing city in America, it is crucial that Ohio State students take advantage of the countless infinite opportunities in their own backyard.</span></span></span></span><div><br/></div>
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