Pelotonia and Ohio Life Sciences among first tenants in Energy Advancement and Innovation Center

Pelotonia and Ohio Life Sciences among first tenants in Energy Advancement and Innovation Center

Both organizations will establish their headquarters in the innovation district at The Ohio State University

Two organizations devoted to advancing research that improves and saves lives are among the first tenants to make their headquarters in the heart of Columbus' innovation district.

Pelotoniaand Ohio Life Scienceswill be among the first anchor tenants within the new Energy Advancement and Innovation Center (EAIC), creating a central location for collaboration and innovation in the life sciences in the Carmenton districtat The Ohio State University.

"We are thrilled to welcome Pelotonia and Ohio Life Sciences to the innovation district and the Energy Advancement and Innovation Center," said Peter Mohler, executive vice president for the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge. "It is an exciting time for innovation in the state of Ohio. Proximity of these new partners to the researchers, physicians, staff and students in the labs and clinics of the adjacent Pelotonia Research Center and The James Outpatient Care will serve to accelerate science with real impact."

The Pelotonia community has raised more than $300 million for innovative cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute since 2009. The Pelotonia Research Center, an interdisciplinary research center next door to the EAIC, was named in recognition of Pelotonia's partnership and philanthropic support for accelerating innovative cancer research at Ohio State.

"The innovation happening at Ohio State is very exciting, and we are looking forward to being a part of Carmenton's growing ecosystem," said Joe Apgar, chief executive officer at Pelotonia. "Relocating the Pelotonia headquarters to the innovation district on Ohio State's campus aligns closely with our mission to invest in big ideas, collaboration and community. This location gives us the opportunity to be even closer to the innovative research happening at the OSUCCC-James which is accelerated by the hundreds of thousands of Pelotonia participants, donors and supporters who have raised significant funds to fuel scientific advancements and life-saving discoveries at Ohio State."

Ohio Life Sciences (OLS), the state's industry association for the life sciences, represents a network of over 4,300 establishments across Ohio. OLS works to unite, elevate awareness of, and drive support to a diverse life sciences industry that includes biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, research laboratories, digital health companies, gene and cell therapy pioneers, agricultural biotechnology organizations and academic institutions.

"Our Life Sciences Industry Hub and Training Center in the innovation district will bring even more awareness to the role that this industry plays in driving economic growth and creating life-changing treatments, as we are strategically positioned at the intersection of agricultural, health care and biotech research activity," said Eddie Pauline, president and chief executive officer of Ohio Life Sciences. "We are eager to use our new home as a platform to build stronger connections between our members and tell a more compelling story about Ohio's unique and superior life sciences capabilities."

Carmenton serves as a dynamic focal point where innovators converge to collaborate, embodying a pioneering model for the region - an inclusive community driven by progress. It brings together the private sector, public entities and academic experts to share knowledge, tackle complex challenges, and accelerate the development and market entry of new technologies.

Pelotonia will begin moving into the EAIC in November 2024. Ohio Life Sciences will locate to the building early next year.

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