Purdue University this week announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of the Dominican Republic to help the country build its semiconductor ecosystem. The university said the partnership will also bolster joint research and...... Read More
Ekō Solutions, a subsidiary of Fishers-based Land Betterment Corp. is partnering with Evansville-based agriculture technology startup Anu to build autonomous fresh produce growing systems inside refurbished shipping containers.... Read More
Indiana is set to receive $51 million in federal funding to kick-start its workforce development and startup support initiatives as part of the new Tech Hubs Program, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced Tuesday morning.... Read More
Ellettsville-based Smithville Communications on Monday announced Cullen McCarty as the new CEO of sister company Smithville Telecom LLC. The company said the move is the first phase of a planned succession first announced in 2021.... Read More
Indianapolis-based venture studio High Alpha has launched its latest software startup: Luster, which uses artificial intelligence to help salespeople sharpen their skills. Luster’s software platform offers an alternative to traditional sales training methods.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Innopower—an organization that aims to support minority entrepreneurs—has launched a tool designed to connect minority business owners with essential resources to help fuel growth. Indy Biz Pass allows business owners to reach out to...... Read More
Purdue University and Indiana University each announced initiatives Wednesday to help bolster the workforce in semiconductors. The United States is expected to triple its semiconductor manufacturing capacity from 2022 to 2032.... Read More
Behind many of the state’s economic development and innovation aspirations is a Bloomington-based not-for-profit helping to craft its strategies, funnel federal dollars to high-value sectors and provide industry expertise needed to persuade companies to invest in Indiana.... Read More
From Lucas Oil Stadium down Georgia Street, fans and Olympic hopefuls are celebrating the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials. While over 1,000 athletes are competing in the pool, two students and two professors from Purdue University have created a way for...... Read More
Sinusitis plagues about 30 million U.S. adults, and their doctors often recommend sinus surgery to find relief, but the procedure is notoriously ineffective. A researcher at Purdue University in Indianapolis is sniffing out a solution by creating...... Read More
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management will hold a public meeting next month to discuss air pollution concerns related to Google's planned data center in Fort Wayne. IDEM is currently considering issuing an air permit for the project.... Read More
The U.S. senator who co-authored the federal $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act is urging the Department of Commerce to send a slice of that funding to a project planned in his home state. Sen. Todd Young of Indiana and 10 other congressional members from...... Read More
A proposed $1.3 billion data center project in Porter County is now off the table. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report Dallas, Texas-based Provident Realty Advisors withdrew its application for the project following concerns from residents.... Read More
The Venture Club of Indiana on Tuesday announced the winners of its annual Innovation Showcase. Twenty startups presented their ideas before a panel of judges, with winners being announced in three categories: Digital Tech, Life Sciences and Ag Tech/Hard Tech.... Read More
In the five years since lawmakers approved generous financial incentives specific to data centers, eight have located to Indiana. But the advent of the Hoosier data center has fueled debate between those who fear the state may struggle to meet...... Read More
Indianapolis-based Managed Health Services this month announced the launch of a $12 million health equity program called MHS Serves, with the goal of reducing and eliminating health disparities throughout the state.... Read More
Gov. Eric Holcomb's office said Thursday that it has awarded an additional $81.5 million in the final round of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program. The funding will provide broadband infrastructure to more than 34,000 homes and businesses in...... Read More
Purdue University this week announced a partnership with Dell Technologies to establish what it says will be one of the largest dedicated collegiate gaming facilities in the country. The Alienware Purdue Gaming Lounge is being designed to create a...... Read More
Evansville-based Anu, an agricultural technology startup, is making a name for itself in 2024. The company's co-founders, both Purdue University alumni, have developed a smart garden appliance that uses seed pods to grow produce through aeroponics.... Read More
Gov. Eric Holcomb's office announced Tuesday that Microsoft plans to invest $1 billion to build a new data center in La Porte. The 245,000-square-foot facility, to be located in the Radius Industrial Park, is expected to create up to 200 jobs.... Read More
