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OH HB666
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ty Mathews
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Ohio Tech Institute under the Chancellor of Higher Education in partnership with the Ohio Federal Research Network to strengthen the state's innovation ecosystem
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Creates a statewide database and service platform centralizing federal tech-transfer opportunities, available to colleges, universities, private companies, nonprofits, and government entities
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Requires the institute to regularly distribute lists of available technologies and facilitate introductions between students, academic institutions, and organizations interested in commercialization
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Provides coaching and support for participants seeking federal matching funding through Small Business Innovation Research programs, tactical funding increase programs, and strategic funding increase programs
Legislative Description
Establish the Ohio Tech Institute
Education
Last Action
Referred to committee: Workforce and Higher Education
2/4/2026