Akron's Polymer Industry Cluster announced five new projects funded by the Ohio Department of Development's Innovation Hub program Tuesday.

Founded in 2021, the Polymer Industry Cluster has worked to leverage the full potential of the region's polymer industry. It's received $31.25 million from the state's Innovation Hub program and $51 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce to accelerate innovation and support new economic growth in the polymer industry.

Community members gathered Tuesday afternoon at Bounce Innovation Hub to see a showcase of the new projects. On top of the five new projects, eight companies have already received funding through the state's Innovation Hub program and are participating in Bounce's inaugural Synthe6 Materials Accelerator, a 12-month program for

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