Last week, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced the establishment of Ohio’s first Innovation Hub in northwest Ohio, focusing on advancing glass science, engineering, and technology.

The Northwest Ohio Glass Innovation Hub will receive $31.3 million in state funding and $10.4 million in local investment to bolster Toledo’s legacy as the “Glass Capital of the World” and drive economic growth, job creation, and innovation in the glass and solar industries.

The OMA supported the establishment of these innovation hubs in last year’s budget cycle. The investment is projected to have a $284 million economic impact, create 1,600 jobs, and increase the number of local STEM graduates over the next seven years. 7/8/2024