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This bill establishes the Ohio Tech Institute, which will be overseen by the chancellor of higher education in collaboration with the Ohio federal research network, with the goal of enhancing Ohio's innovation landscape by simplifying access to federal technology, encouraging cooperation across different industries, and assisting colleges, universities, businesses, and other partners in securing funding. The institute will develop and manage a statewide database and service platform accessible to any Ohio college, university, private company, nonprofit, or government entity that wishes to join, and this database will consolidate federal technology transfer opportunities, with the institute regularly sharing curated lists of available technologies to participating members. Furthermore, the institute will help connect interested students, colleges, or universities with companies or organizations looking to commercialize or collaborate on technologies, and will coordinate with participants on further collaboration efforts, while also offering coaching and support for those seeking federal matching funds, including programs like small business innovation research, tactical funding increases, and strategic funding increases.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb666