gBETA launches spring cohort, focus on 5G and energy startups

Wisconsin-based venture firm and startup accelerator gener8tor, which has an established presence in Indiana, has announced the spring cohorts of two separate gBETA programs. The organization says the seven-week program will support early-stage startups that are focused on 5G technology and energy and sustainability.... Read More

Jeffersonville releases comprehensive plan draft

The city of Jeffersonville has completed the first draft of a comprehensive plan that will serve as a roadmap for the community as it attempts to attract development, new residents and improve the quality of life. The News and Tribune reports the city’s last comprehensive plan was completed in 2015. ... Read More

‘World’s whitest paint’ wins big at SXSW

A product developed by researchers at Purdue University that was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's whitest paint has earned two major awards, including one at South by Southwest. The paint reflects 98.1% of solar heat away from its surface.... Read More

Corteva unveils new hybrid seed to produce renewable fuels

Indianapolis-based Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA) is collaborating with agribusiness company Bunge Ltd. (NYSE: BG) and Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) to produce renewable fuels from canola crops. They unveiled a proprietary winter canola hybrid, developed by Corteva, that can be grown as a cover crop, after soybeans are harvested.... Read More

Meijer expands Flashfood access to SNAP recipients

Meijer is now allowing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to be used for the Flashfood program, the grocery retailer announced this week. The program allows customers to purchase food that's nearing its sell-by date at a deep discount.... Read More

Ohio waste shipments to Indiana resume

Shipments of waste from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment have resumed in Putnam County, according to our partners at WTWO-TV. An official with Indianapolis-based Heritage Environmental Services, which operates the landfill, confirmed the additional shipments began arriving Tuesday.... Read More

Elevate Ventures launching new innovation conference

Indianapolis-based Elevate Ventures Inc. is launching a new three-day innovation conference, Rally, which is designed to spark innovation by bringing together hundreds of companies, entrepreneurs, universities and investors from a range of different sectors. The event will include a pitch competition with $5 million in prizes.... Read More

Study: Growth in Indiana agbioscience sector exceeding goals

The results of a new study commissioned by AgriNovus Indiana, an initiative to grow the state’s agbioscience economy, show the economic impact of the agbioscience sector has undergone substantial growth in recent years. “Extraordinary. Historic, by definition,” touted Mitch Frazier, president and CEO of AgriNovus. ... Read More

Cummins Foundation CEO retiring; successor named

Columbus-based Cummins announced Thursday that Mary Chandler, CEO of the Cummins Foundation, will retire this spring after 12 years with the company. Chandler also serves as vice president of corporate responsibility and community relations for Cummins.... Read More