EdTech Incubator
EdTech Incubator
The EdTech Incubator (ETI), an innovative and unique health sciences technology hub, is located on the HSL's fourth floor. The mission of the ETI is to empower enhanced education for future generations of health sciences professionals and inspire forward-thinking research that impacts Ohio communities and beyond.
The ETI is guided by an advisory committee led by the HSL and consisting of faculty and staff from partner units/health sciences colleges, medical students and residents. Advisory committee members contribute ideas for advancing the ETI's mission and advocate for the ETI in their own units and departments.
ETI Impact in 2025
The EdTech Incubator is facilitating cutting-edge research and discovery on a daily basis. In 2025, ETI spaces were leveraged for:
- 440+ Tech Workshops
- 3,100 Event Attendees
- 6,100+ Learning Hours
Cardiologist Blair Suter, MD Uses VR Technology for Medical Education
Ohio State cardiologist Dr. Blair Suter is exploring virtual reality for better visualization of medical scans. With syGlass, he’s creating immersive learning experiences for medical trainees that can help improve procedural planning in the future.
PhD Candidate Joshua Krech Uses 3D Printing for Resident Training Dissertation Project
Joshua Krech, a PhD candidate in Anatomy at Ohio State University, is using 3D printing to revolutionize medical training. Through his dissertation, Krech is developing a 3D-printed hip joint model for training medical residents in ultrasound-guided needle injections. Traditional methods are costly and limited, but Krech’s high-fidelity models provide a cost-effective, repeatable alternative.
THE Studio Space Receives Make-over
In 2024, the HSL continued to improve continuity between the ETI's various technology zones by creating permanent graphics to help identify THE Studio spaces. These graphics, a collaboration between the HSL and third party vendor, Curv, were the culmination of nearly a year's worth of design work. Stop by if you happen to be on campus — we think they look pretty great!