Strengthening Ohio Manufacturing Through Innovation and Connection
The Ohio Manufacturing Innovation Center (OMIC) helps manufacturers navigate an increasingly complex manufacturing environment by connecting them with the expertise, technology, resources, and relationships needed to compete, grow, and innovate.
Built to Make Manufacturing Support Easier to Access
Ohio has an extraordinary network of manufacturers, universities, technical experts, workforce organizations, economic-development partners, research institutions, and technology providers. The challenge is often not whether a resource exists—it is knowing where to start.
OMIC was created to help simplify that process. We work with manufacturers to understand their needs, identify opportunities, and connect them with the right expertise and resources. Rather than asking manufacturers to navigate multiple organizations on their own, OMIC provides a practical starting point for solving problems and pursuing growth.
Our Mission
OMIC's mission is to strengthen the competitiveness and long-term growth of Ohio manufacturers by connecting companies with the technology, expertise, talent, funding, and partnerships needed to innovate and succeed.
We focus especially on helping small and mid-sized manufacturers access resources that may otherwise be difficult to identify, evaluate, or implement.
Listen
We begin by understanding the manufacturer's goals, challenges, and opportunities.
One Connection. The Right Resources.
OMIC is designed around a simple idea: manufacturers should be able to start with their challenge rather than having to know which organization or program can solve it.
Identify
We help determine the right technical, operational, workforce, commercialization, or funding resources.
Connect
We bring together the right OMIC resources, regional organizations, technical experts, universities, laboratories, workforce partners, and specialized providers.
Advance
We help move the opportunity toward implementation and measurable business results.
A Different Kind of Manufacturing Resource
Manufacturer First
OMIC begins with the needs of the manufacturer rather than the capabilities of a particular organization.
Statewide Reach
OMIC connects manufacturers with resources across Ohio instead of limiting companies to the expertise available within one organization or region.
Technology + Business
Manufacturing challenges rarely fit into one category. OMIC can help connect technology, engineering, operations, workforce, commercialization, funding, and business-growth resources.
Results Focused
Our objective is not simply to make introductions. We want manufacturers to achieve measurable outcomes such as increased productivity, lower costs, new investment, stronger sales, new technology adoption, and job growth.
Connecting the Strength of Ohio Manufacturing
OMIC brings together resources from across Ohio's manufacturing and innovation ecosystem. Depending on the needs of the manufacturer, that network may include: Manufacturers, technical experts, universities and research institutions, engineering and technology organizations, workforce and education partners, economic-development organizations, industry associations, government and funding resources, and specialized service providers.
Focused on Ohio Manufacturers
OMIC supports manufacturers at different stages of growth—from established companies improving productivity and adopting new technology to growing manufacturers developing new products, entering new markets, strengthening their workforce, or expanding production. OMIC is especially focused on helping small and mid-sized manufacturers gain access to resources and expertise that can accelerate growth and improve competitiveness.
Our Vision for Ohio Manufacturing
We envision an Ohio manufacturing economy where companies of every size can easily access the technology, expertise, workforce, capital, and partnerships they need to compete in rapidly changing markets. By making Ohio's manufacturing resources easier to navigate and bringing the right organizations together around manufacturers' needs, OMIC seeks to strengthen individual companies while supporting a more competitive, innovative, and resilient statewide manufacturing economy.
Start With the Challenge. We'll Help Find the Path Forward.
You do not need to know which program, technology, organization, or funding source you need before contacting OMIC. Tell us what you are trying to accomplish, and we will help identify the right next step.