Accelerating Advanced Manufacturing in the Valley

By 2029, the Youngstown Innovation Hub will transform the region into a center of scale and opportunity for advanced and additive manufacturing. The goal is to expand local capacity, accelerate commercialization, and build the talent pipeline needed for long-term competitiveness.

Advanced manufacturing equipment producing components that support additive manufacturing and aerospace innovation.

Projected Regional Impact

This approach strengthens intellectual property development, accelerates commercialization at scale, and reinforces the Mahoning Valley’s long-term role in the aerospace and defense supply chains critical to U.S. competitiveness and national security. To ensure accountability and continuous improvement, the Hub team tracks more than 50 metrics to measure performance and impact.

110,000 sq. ft. of advanced manufacturing space

Purpose-built at the Vindicator II site for companies with advanced manufacturing equipment. This expansion fills a critical regional gap and enables startups and established firms to scale without leaving the Mahoning Valley.

$161.6M in projected economic output

The Innovation Hub will serve as an economic engine for Northeast Ohio, generating sustainable growth for businesses and communities across the region.

450 high-wage jobs created

These jobs will average wages of $81,800 annually, nearly 10 percent above Ohio’s average. This level of opportunity attracts talent and keeps skilled workers and graduates here.

185 STEM credentials and 40 internships

Preparing technicians, engineers, and innovators for careers in aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing. This talent pipeline will support the region’s industries for decades.