 Ohio is a major research and development center , home to many institutions . In 2008 , institutions and companies in the state won 10 R & D 100 Awards , given annually to the top 100 innovations recognized by R & D Magazine , finishing second behind California . The Ohio State University is among the country 's top public research institutions at # 7 . Ohio is ranked in the top eight for states conducting clinical trials , including conducting the most clinical trials per capita . 
