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Primary bottleneck: Foundational Inputs to System Dynamics
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Priority Actions
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Consider having the Columbus Partnership, in collaboration with The Ohio State University and major industry players like Nationwide, launch a 'Grand Challenge' program. This initiative would focus the region's collaborative energy on solving one or two complex problems that directly build on Columbus's authentic strengths (e.g., the future of insurance tech, resilient supply chains).Explore ways for a data-focused entity, perhaps a partnership between The Ohio State University's public policy school and Choose Columbus, to develop and pilot an 'Ecosystem Health Dashboard'. This would track leading indicators like collaboration frequency, network density, and talent mobility, addressing the finding that such effects are only 'Sometimes Measured' (3/5).Consider having JobsOhio and Rev1 Ventures co-sponsor a 'Leapfrog Forum' to identify and de-risk 1-2 ambitious technology opportunities for the region. This would directly address the moderate score on making strategic bets and leveraging emerging tech (3/5).
Report metadata
Subject
Columbus, OH
Report
Local Economic Intelligence Report
Assessment
Quick Assessment
Perspective
Economic Development Perspective
Generated
Feb 27, 2026