Honda Research Institute USA, Inc. (HRI‑US) announced today a $2.6 million investment to expand its advanced research presence in Ohio with a new Advanced Materials Science Lab on the Ohio State University SciTech Campus. The lab will support collaborative research into advanced mobility technologies, including quantum computing, hydrogen fuel cells, carbon capture, and electric‑vehicle batteries.
JobsOhio provided a $500,000 research and development grant to help secure the project, and the total fixed‑asset investment is $2.6 million. The expansion underscores Honda’s continued confidence in Ohio as a global hub for automotive and advanced mobility innovation.
The new lab is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2025 and will deepen Honda’s partnership with academic and industry partners, positioning the company to accelerate technology development for future hybrid and electric vehicle platforms.
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