DRIVING THE FUTURE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY

The Cincinnati region’s world-class, patient-centric health technology businesses represent the convergence of software, services, and devices in support of complex research, regulatory, financial, recordkeeping, supply chain, and other systems. Here, a diverse and innovative workforce, extensive research infrastructure, and robust public/private research community support major biohealth companies, research universities and medical institutions as they shape the future of healthcare.
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Where Manufacturing Meets Medical Device Innovation

#1

Best Children's Hospital

10k+

Stem Annual Graduates

13%

Increase in Stem Graduates (2018-2022)

1k

Affiliated with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Cincinnati MSA Health Tech Industry Snapshot

Notable Regional Health Tech Companies

Take a Look at the City of Mason’s Growing Biohealth and R&D Corridor:

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Researchers

Health Technology Support

  • The region is home to the Cincinnati Innovation District®, powered by the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Combined they produce more than $450M per year in research. Major institutions and organizations including the University of Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and JobsOhio are collaborating and investing in research and programs for America’s health.
  • The Cincinnati region has the talent to attract biohealth operations, graduating over 3,400 engineering graduates annually, a value that expands to more than 6,000 when considering the Dayton MSA is within Cincinnati’s laborshed. Additionally, the region has a high concentration of skilled manufacturing technicians from several four-year colleges/universities and community and technical colleges.
  • In 2025, WalletHub listed the Cincinnati region as the #16 best city for STEM jobs based on professional opportunities, STEM-friendliness and quality of life, even ranking ahead of Washington, D.C., Columbus, Chicago, and Philadelphia.
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Venture Capital Funding

  • Venture capital firms like Allos, CincyTech, the Ohio Innovation Fund, and River Cities Capital have added biohealth companies to their portfolios.
  • Ohio Third Frontier works with innovative startup companies across the state, making Ohio the destination for technology entrepreneurs.

Success Story

 

GE HealthCare: MRI Research & Development Center of Excellence Established through Academic-Industrial Collaboration

  • GE HealthCare announced plans to establish a new co-located MRI Research and Development center of excellence on UC’s medical campus in Cincinnati.
  • The new academic-industrial collaboration between GE HealthCare, University of Cincinnati, UC Health, and Cincinnati Children’s aims to develop next-generation MRI hardware and software focused on adult and pediatric patients’ unique clinical needs.
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Hear from the companies in our region.

"As we continue to expand our footprint in the Tri-state, on both sides of the river, we hope to become a model for other companies. Our region is incredibly rich in talent – capable, educated professionals who save lives every day – skills we saw proven time and again throughout the fight against COVID-19. We hope our continued success here encourages others to consider bringing jobs to the region. Thank you to JobsOhio, REDI Cincinnati, the State of Ohio, the City of Cincinnati, Corporex, Gravity Diagnostic, and countless other companies who have helped us get to this point."

Tim Schroeder

“Local connections have also played a major role in our ability to grow. Cincinnati Children’s, BioOhio, CincyTech, my former company AtriCure, Ken Parker, and Techway Industries of Franklin have also been invaluable resources in getting the business off the ground. They provided funding, cleanrooms, lab space, office space, and component parts. As well, connections with board members were vital. We are also grateful for the co-op programs at the University of Dayton and the University of Cincinnati.”

Michael D. Hooven

"REDI Cincinnati's laser focus on quantifiable impact, combined with its ability to partner seamlessly with local business and community leaders, makes it an economic development powerhouse. The results speak for themselves: in its first decade, REDI Cincinnati created nearly 43,000 new jobs and generated $5.6 billion in capital investments across southwest Ohio. This transformative impact has added $2.4 billion in payroll—a testament to REDI's commitment to cultivating a thriving community and driving growth and opportunity.”

Jeff Berding

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