The Ohio State University’s research and innovation enterprise is getting a major financial boost from Governor Mike DeWine and JobsOhio.
Innovation District to spearhead economic growth, research and expanded talent

The Ohio State University’s research and innovation enterprise is getting a major financial boost from Governor Mike DeWine and JobsOhio.
Signs of progress are visible on the construction site for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Outpatient Care West Campus.
Crews are making progress on the building expansion for the College of Nursing. The 35,000 square foot facility will include flexible classrooms, informal learning spaces and offices. The new building will be located on the south side of Newton Hall, serving as the gateway to the university's health science campus.
New renderings of the Controlled Environment Food Production Research Complex (CEFPRC) showcase the future home for interdisciplinary research connecting horticulture, engineering, entomology, pathology, food science, computer science, and human nutrition. The $35.8 million project is currently in the early stages of construction at the Waterman Agriculture and Natural Resources Laboratory.
Progress continues on the Interdisciplinary Research Facility. Construction on the 305,000 square feet building began in the fall of 2020. It will serve multiple research disciplines, including biomedical, life sciences, engineering and environmental sciences, among others.