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The future of tech is in Central Ohio, and Hilliard City Lab is the perfect innovative playground for businesses to grow.

Hilliard City Lab is a partnership between the City of Hilliard and private businesses. By providing businesses a package of tools, benefits, and creative solutions, the City has developed an ideal testbed for new technology

How can Hilliard City Lab help you grow your technology company?

Infrastructure

The City of Hilliard has invested more than $4 million so far to construct HiFio, a 30-mile fiber optic network, creating more connections between broadband providers and businesses. The carrier-neutral HiFio network is available to businesses, residents, and schools, providing more competition among high-speed internet providers – which results in cost savings for customers.

Product and Business Development

The City has partnered with Converge Technologies, a local technology incubator, to promote the growth and commercialization of new technologies. The City of Hilliard’s creative and open-minded technology and economic development staff will work alongside companies to help visions come to life and minimize financial and resource barriers to your success.

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Workforce Development

The City’s partnership with Hilliard City Schools trains the next generation of tech professionals, keeping jobs right here in Hilliard.

Media Coverage

Hilliard City Lab creates collaborative testbed for tech companies

“Hilliard City Lab, a one-of-a-kind public-private collaboration, creates a unique technology testbed that leverages City resources to help high-tech businesses create, test, and launch innovative solutions. In return, the goal is that Hilliard will benefit from the attraction, retention, and expansion of technology businesses, along with the creation of associated high-paying jobs.”

News Coverage

NBC4 produced a great segment on Hilliard City Labs that aired on 3/27/23.

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