 In 2006 , the state had a high @-@ tech payroll of $ 9 @.@ 8 billion , with 155 @,@ 174 high @-@ tech employees at 10 @,@ 756 high tech locations . In 2005 , industry in Ohio spent $ 5 @.@ 9 billion on research and development , with colleges spending $ 1 @.@ 5 billion , but by 2009 , $ 8 @.@ 2 billion in R & D contracts were identified , ranking 13th nationally . Ohio receives around $ 2 @.@ 7 billion annually in federal R & D funds , ranking # 9 . 
