Where Cbus comes to build AI
LAST UPDATED: OCT 2026
AI Events
A directory of upcoming and recurring AI and tech gatherings across Columbus and Central Ohio.
AI Startups
NEIGHBORHOOD: COLUMBUS
Redi Health
Chronic condition management platform; raised $14M.
NEIGHBORHOOD: COLUMBUS
Finite State
AI-driven security for connected-device software; $20M raised.
NEIGHBORHOOD: COLUMBUS
Doohickey AI
AI that streamlines software integration; backed by Drive Capital.
NEIGHBORHOOD: WEST COLUMBUS
Path Robotics
AI-driven autonomous welding robots; $100M+ in venture funding.
NEIGHBORHOOD: COLUMBUS
Moai Ohio
Rapid AI prototypes and advisory for Central Ohio founders.
NEIGHBORHOOD: COLUMBUS
PipeAid
Computer vision AI that automates sewer inspection coding.
ESTABLISHED AI COMPANIES
UPSTART
Short North. AI lending platform; Columbus is its second headquarters.
NATIONWIDE
Downtown. Insurer deploying AI across operations, with $1.5B invested through 2028.
ROOT INSURANCE
Columbus. Public insurtech applying AI to pricing, underwriting and claims.
Spaces & Accelerators
Rev1 at The Peninsula
330 Rush Alley, Columbus 43215
Franklinton • Venture Studio & Startup Hub
COhatch Dublin
25 North St, Dublin 43017
Historic Dublin • Coworking & Dublin Pitch Host
Dublin Entrepreneurial Center
565 Metro Pl S, Dublin 43017
Dublin • Incubator & Startup Office Hours
Techstars Columbus
The Ohio State University, Columbus
Campus • OSU-Powered Accelerator
Mitchell Hall, Columbus State
250 Cleveland Ave, Columbus 43215
Downtown • Ohio AI Summit Venue
Drive Capital
629 N High St, Columbus 43215
Short North • Venture Capital
OhioX
Columbus, Ohio
Statewide • AI Roundtables & Summits
The Venture Atlas
Columbus, Ohio
Investors • Ohio Impact Fund & Pride Fund
