Media Kit

About the Youngstown Innovation Hub

The Youngstown, Ohio-based Innovation Hub for Aerospace & Defense serves as a national proving ground for advanced and additive manufacturing, accelerating the transformation of ideas from concept to market with speed and scale. The Hub brings together cutting-edge facilities, world-class talent, and strategic partnerships to revolutionize American manufacturing. Its mission is to strengthen U.S. aerospace and defense supply chains, advance next-generation workforce development, and pioneer innovative manufacturing solutions with global impact. Managed by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), in collaboration with America Makes, the Youngstown Innovation Hub is more than a regional resource — it’s a catalyst for national security, global competitiveness, and long-term economic growth.

Positioning Statement

The Youngstown, Ohio-based Innovation Hub serves as a national center of excellence for aerospace and defense innovation, advancing America’s manufacturing leadership through collaboration, technology, and talent.