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.
HackOHI/O
HackOHl/O fosters a tech culture at Ohio State and its surrounding communities, ultimately providing students the opportunity to learn and build with real technologies outside of the classroom. Through the platform, HackOHl/O better connects students to real world problems and opportunities by engaging with the community and industry partners.
Third Coast Foundry
Third Coast Foundry is a new physical space in San Francisco for partner university-founded startups and teams traveling to the Bay Area. Designed to improve access to venture capital and networks on the West Coast without requiring startups to relocate, it provides opportunities for investors, alumni, and other partners to engage through meetings, events, and programming.
At its core, Third Coast Foundry is a bridge between Midwest innovation and coastal capital.
Intro to Software Startups
A project‑driven course for future founders, engineers, builders, and operators.
Overview: Intro to Software Startups is a practical, immersive elective. The course trains students to work effectively in, or build, modern software startups, blending technical skills, product education and entrepreneurial strategy.
IBE-SI
The Integrated Business and Engineering - Software Innovation (IBE-SI) track empowers future innovators with the interdisciplinary skills required in today’s digital economy. Developed jointly by the Fisher College of Business and the College of Engineering, the program gives students a more immersive and experiential path into software‑driven careers.
Built for tomorrow’s digital leaders. Graduates leave prepared to:
- Launch software-enabled products
- Operate across technical and business teams
- Lead in innovation‑focused organizations
- Make informed decisions backed by both data and market insight