The Beta District was created because community leaders in Dublin, Marysville and Union County recognized that the future of mobility hinges on collaboration. Together, they transformed Central Ohio into a living laboratory where partnerships between public and private sectors drive innovation, test solutions and deliver results with global impact.
In The Beta District, collaboration is not abstract. Public and private leaders convene to test ideas, implement real solutions and foster an environment where innovation thrives. The inaugural Ohio’s Future of Mobility event in May 2025 showcased how these partnerships accelerate progress and spark new opportunities for investment, talent and growth.
World-class fiber infrastructure runs through the US 33 U.S. Route 33 corridor, providing unmatched connectivity and real-time data exchange for companies and organizations. This network is the backbone of The Beta District, powering one of the most active hubs for mobility innovation in the country. It enables companies like Honda, innovators like Memorial Health, research powerhouses like Transportation Research Center (TRC) and public sector partners like Ohio Department of Transportation’s DriveOhio and more to innovate, expand and prove what’s next.
The Beta District shows what happens when communities, industries and academia move in the same direction. For business leaders, it’s proof that collaboration fuels growth, attracts talent and strengthens regional competitiveness.
Central Ohio has long been a place where big ideas take shape. The Beta District is charting new ground, giving businesses and communities a place to test, invest and lead for the world to see.
Doug McCollough is the executive director of The Beta District.
This story appears in “The Beta District: Innovation in Motion,“ a special advertising section in the November 2025 issue of Columbus CEO. Subscribe now.
This article originally appeared on Columbus CEO: How The Beta District Is Leading the Charge to Drive Innovation in Central Ohio
Reporting by Doug McCollough / Columbus CEO
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