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Innovation and Commercialization / OSIF

Also known as: OSIF, Ohio State Innovation Foundation, Technology Transfer Office

Ohio State University · Columbus, Ohio

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Known startups and winners

Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.

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BiFormyx BioPharma

Ohio State University

Faculty spinout

Cancer therapy spinout from OSU (X. Margaret Liu) via Ohio State Innovation Foundation.

ForgeNest

Ohio State University

Faculty spinout

NSF HAMMER-ERC spinout commercializing robotic blacksmithing; OSU tech transfer.

NeuroLife/ActivateNeuro

Ohio State University

Faculty spinout

Battelle/OSU spinout restoring hand function after paralysis; $2.9M seed round.

Pavaka Wound Care

Ohio State University

Faculty spinout

Electroceutical wound-dressing spinout from OSU tech transfer.

Innovation and Commercialization / OSIF

Ohio State's technology transfer office within the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK). Ohio State Innovation Foundation (OSIF, est. 2012) manages IP, licensing, and startup creation. Chief Innovation Officer: Kevin Taylor.

Key Details

  • FY25 Engineering metrics: 183 invention disclosures, 90 provisional patents, 112 non-provisional, 37 patents issued
  • Startups launched: 6 (FY24-25 from Engineering)
  • Grants: Innovation grants up to $50K, TVSF Phase 2 up to $200K
  • Notable spinouts: BiFormyx BioPharma (cancer therapy), ForgeNest (robotic blacksmithing), NeuroLife ($2.9M seed), Pavaka Wound Care (electroceutical dressing)