Ascend Innovations

Ascend Innovations is a healthcare-focused data science and product development firm based in Dayton, Ohio. Established as a joint venture between three major regional health systems—Kettering Health, Premier Health, and Dayton Children’s Hospital—the company specializes in commercializing clinical intellectual property and developing data-driven solutions for the healthcare industry. Their core offerings include the Ascend Health platform for behavioral health management and various public health data analytics tools designed to improve clinical outcomes and operational efficiency. By integrating human-centered design with advanced predictive analytics, Ascend Innovations aims to bridge the gap between medical research and market-ready technology. The firm also operates as a venture studio, helping to incubate and scale medical technologies born out of regional clinical environments.