Dayton Region, Ohio

Dayton has a history of world changing innovations and inventions (the airplane, cash registers, laser weapons and more).

Dayton Region is a hub for advanced manufacturing and cutting-edge technology, with a highly skilled workforce. It comprises over 2500 manufacturing companies with a very broad set of specialties who generate $44B in annual sales.

Dayton is home to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (over 35,000 employees) and the Air Force Research Laboratory headquarters (with a $4.5B annual economic impact), providing unparalleled opportunities in HLS, Defense, and Aerospace.

It is a one stop shop for developing, testing, and deploying Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and ‘flying cars’ (for military and commercial use), leveraging the OHIO UAS Center, the National Advanced Center for UAS Excellence at Springfield Beckley Airport, and the nationwide Agility Prime program which runs out of Dayton.

The region is easy to navigate and you can reach any local partner, supplier, or manufacturer within 30 minutes’ drive (or 60km). Dayton is also within a days’ drive of 60%+ of US population and manufacturers, providing easy market access. It is 7 hours behind Israel. This makes it easier to conduct business within the same business day.

The Dayton Region in partnership with the Dayton Development Coalition, the City of Dayton, Montgomery County, and JobsOhio created a unique program called DRITA - The Dayton Region-Israel Trade Alliance. DRITA facilitates collaboration with Israeli companies across various sectors and sizes, supported by a dedicated business liaison located in Tel Aviv, Ms. Hadas Bar-Or.