Powering Innovation Through Federal Funding and Strategic Partnerships
From SBIR/STTR support to cross-sector collaboration, OAI helps small businesses, research teams, and mission stakeholders accelerate innovation and growth.
Why Partner with OAI? A Trusted Partner in Innovation
- 30+ years of experience connecting government, academia, and industry
- Locations in Brook Park and Dayton to serve Ohio’s tech corridors
- GSA Schedule access, state-wide reach, national mission impact
- Affiliated with Parallax Advanced Research for broader capability
- Access to multidisciplinary technical teams
- Connectivity to NASA, DoD, NSF, and Ohio’s innovation network
- Mission-driven, strategic consultation and program support
- Facilities and tools to scale innovation
- Tailored solutions for aerospace, defense, and dual-use sectors
Technical Lead
Director, Strategic and Technology Based Partnerships and Technology Transfer
Anthony Gillespie
SBIR/STTR & Federal Grant Support
Helping Small Businesses Compete for Federal R&D Capital
Through FAST, JumpStart, and other initiatives, OAI provides expert guidance to help you win SBIR and STTR grants. Our team supports early-stage companies with:
- Opportunity fit assessment
- Grant-writing assistance and reviews
- Connections to grant writers and funding offset programs
- Guidance from application to contract execution
Partnerships that Drive Impact
Advancing Innovation Through Collaboration
We believe partnerships are the engine of aerospace innovation. At OAI, we unite government, academia, and industry to:
- Bridge gaps between R&D and real-world deployment
- Leverage shared expertise and infrastructure
- Accelerate tech commercialization
- Create STEM and workforce pipelines
- Advance U.S. and Ohio aerospace priorities
Additional STBP Initiatives
- Research Commercialization - Help small businesses commercialize lab-developed tech and IP
- Supply Chain Support - Strengthen aerospace manufacturing and defense sector competitiveness
- Entrepreneurship & Tech Transfer - Empower startups, connect innovators to resources
- STEM Workforce Development - Prepare Ohio's next-gen talent for advanced tech careers