Funding opportunities The city has recently secured READI 2.0 funding for arts, culture, and transit infrastructure, presenting opportunities to offer design, construction, and project management services for public artwork, bus shelter enhancements, and related urban development initiatives.

Energy and BEPS Columbus is developing a Building Energy Performance Standard ordinance for existing large buildings, signaling a potential market for energy benchmarking tools, retrofitting services, energy efficiency upgrades, and compliance software or consulting.

Technology modernization Recent leadership change in the City’s Technology Department following a cyberattack highlights a potential demand for next‑generation cybersecurity, data protection, disaster recovery planning, and IT modernization services.

Public-private partnerships Active collaboration with regional partners, universities, and business associations indicates openness to joint programs, accelerators, and consulting services in urban development, workforce training, and small business support.

Sustainability and infrastructure Expansion of facilities and wastewater considerations in neighboring areas, plus historic preservation work, points to opportunities in sustainable infrastructure planning, environmental services, and heritage conservation consulting.