State-backed economic development. Grants, tax incentives, direct investment to Ohio tech companies. Works alongside Ohio Third Frontier.

Leading Ohio VC firm. Partner with Ohio University Center for Entrepreneurship and Ohio Third Frontier.

Ohio Third Frontier + Ohio University + private investment public-private partnership. $500M+ regional economic activity. Seed capital + venture development for 19-county SE Ohio. Administered by Voinovich School. Rob Painter served on Ohio Third Frontier eval committee.