The City of Akron is quickly becoming a global hub of innovation, attracting international biomedical technologies and companies that are looking for help in commercializing their products and expanding into the North American market.
The Akron BioMedical Corridor, located in downtown Akron and established in 2006, brings together three nationally known hospitals (Akron General Medical Center, Akron Children's Hospital and Summa Health System), the unique Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron (ABIA), the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) and a world-leading biomaterial center at the University of Akron.