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The Center for Software Innovation is a collaborative hub at Ohio State where students, researchers, founders, and industry partners come together to build technology, launch ventures, and explore new ideas. By combining interdisciplinary learning, industry collaboration, and entrepreneurial experimentation, CSI cultivates a continuous pipeline of builders and a dynamic ecosystem for digital innovation.

Part Time Co-Op

Where Ohio State Talent Meets Real World Innovation  

The Center for Software Innovation Part-Time Co-Op Program connects Ohio State students with startups and innovation-driven companies working on real product, engineering, and go-to-market challenges.

Through paid, part-time roles during the academic semester, students contribute to meaningful projects while gaining hands-on experience alongside founders, engineers, and operators, and companies gain access to motivated talent ready to support real work.

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Affiliated Programs

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Intro to Software Startups: A project‑driven course for future founders, engineers, builders, and operators

The Integrated Business and Engineering - Software Innovation (IBE-SI) track empowers future innovators with the interdisciplinary skills required in today’s digital economy

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Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship

Your launchpad for turning ideas into impact

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AI Fluency at Ohio State

Fluent in your field of study / Fluent in the application of AI in that field

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OHI/O

Run by students, for students - Events designed to foster creativity, enhance technical skills, and build a strong community of future tech leaders

Cornerstone Events: HackOHI/O, MakeOHI/O, ShowOHI/O, High School I/O

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AI(X) Hub

Equip researchers with advanced tools and expanded capabilities to drive innovation and accelerate discovery

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Techstars Columbus Powered by Ohio State

Investing in founders and companies leveraging emerging technology to advance foundational industries - healthcare, energy, space, manufacturing and defense

Physical Space

Innovation District at Ohio State

The future new home for the Center for Software Innovation as well as private research and technology suites to drive new life sciences and technology businesses.

Third Coast Foundry

Bay Area location will support innovation and venture collaboration

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Events

Construct I/O 2025

Presented by The Ohio State University Center for Software Innovation, Construct I/O is the premier learning event for digital builders. 

Now is the time to build things.

That was the overarching message from founders, technology enthusiasts and futurists at Construct I/O 2025. The annual builder’s summit was hosted by The Ohio State University’s Center for Software Innovation and featured speakers included software industry experts, alumni and university faculty.

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