ITIA Launches Tech-Focused Web Show
The Indiana Technology & Innovation Association has launched a monthly web show designed to showcase the state's growing tech sector. The organization says Indiana Innovates will feature Hoosier compa... Read More
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Purdue Life Sciences Startup Named to ‘Most Fundable’ List
A Purdue University-affiliated life science diagnostics company that focuses on the detection and preemption of debilitating diseases has been named to the Pepperdine University Graziadio Business Sch... Read More
Is Indiana Ready to Compete for EV Battery Plant?
As one of the top auto manufacturing states in the U.S., Indiana appears to be well-positioned to embrace the growing electric vehicle sector, according to Paul Mitchell, president and chief executive... Read More
High Alpha Launches E-Commerce Platform for Culinary Artists
A new e-commerce platform designed for independent culinary artists has launched out of Indianapolis-based venture studio High Alpha. Castiron says its platform provides users with a customizable website builder, built-in food-specific product information such as ingredients and allergen disclosures, and order and inventory management tools. Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Mark Josephson says the goal […]... Read More
Saab Marks Opening of West Lafayette Manufacturing Facility
Sweden-based Saab has cut the ribbon on its $37 million research and manufacturing facility at Purdue University's Discovery Park District. The company plans to add up to 300 jobs over the next few ye... Read More
Inotiv Founder Named Watanabe Award Winner
The board of directors for BioCrossroads has named Dr. Peter Kissinger, founder of West Lafayette-based Inotiv Inc. (Nasdaq: NOTV), the recipient of the 2021 August M. Watanabe Life Sciences Champion... Read More
Tech Startup Opens New Space, Adding Jobs in Indy
An AI consulting services startup is marking the opening of its new office in downtown Indianapolis. Montana-based Atrium says it plans to create nearly 40 jobs by the end of 2023 at the space inside... Read More
High Alpha Launches Interview Intelligence Startup
A new interview intelligence startup has launched out of Indianapolis-based venture studio High Alpha. Pillar has developed a platform it says uses artificial intelligence and in-interview coaching to... Read More
Indy Software Company Acquired
An Indianapolis-based revenue intelligence software company is under new ownership. Canopy.io, which has developed a sales analytics and forecasting platform, has been acquired by Seattle-based Outrea... Read More
Wabash Nonprofit to Open Catapult Training Lab
A Wabash-based family services organization will Tuesday cut the ribbon on a new training lab that will be used as part of an advanced manufacturing training program. Josiah White's is launching the C... Read More
Storybolt to Boost Platform, Marketing with Funding
A Hammond-based startup that focuses on equity and inclusion training says it plans to use a recently-secured funding round to further develop its platform and grow sales and marketing efforts. Storybolt last month closed on $1 million in seed funding that included the first investment from Ohio-based CareSource’s Diversity & Social Impact Investment Fund. The startup has developed […]... Read More
Indy Entrepreneur Chosen for MIT Program
An Indianapolis entrepreneur has been selected for the MIT Solve's 2021 Solver and Indigenous Communities Fellow Class. Katara McCarty is the founder of EXHALE, an emotional well-being app tailored fo... Read More
Brown County Startup Wins Chicago Pitch Competition
A Nashville-based medical device startup has won the top prize the in the Women in Bio-Chicago Start-up Challenge pitch competition. Wave Therapeutics received $5,000 for its smart cushion device, whi... Read More
Automaker Reaffirms Kokomo Commitment with $230M Investment
Stellantis says it will invest nearly $230 million to retool three of its plants in Kokomo. The automotive manufacturer, formerly known as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, says its Kokomo Transmission, Koko... Read More
IU Northwest Awarded STEM Grant
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $5 million grant to Indiana University Northwest to boost the number of students in the region graduating with bachelor's degrees in STEM fields. The fiv... Read More
Catalent Adding Hundreds of Jobs in Bloomington
New Jersey-based Catalent Inc. (NYSE: CTLT) is continuing to grow the workforce at its facility in Bloomington. The company plans to add between 500 and 600 jobs in Monroe County in response to growin... Read More
Heritage Growing Battery Recycling Business
Indianapolis-based The Heritage Group says it is merging its Heritage Battery Recycling business with Retrieve Technologies Inc. in Ohio. While financial details were not disclosed, Heritage says it h... Read More
Stellantis to Update Future Plans for Kokomo Plant
Automotive manufacturer Stellantis says it will share an update on its transmission operations in Kokomo today. Few details are available, though Governor Eric Holcomb and Kokomo Mayor Tyler Moore wil... Read More
Gary to Offer Coding Bootcamp to Residents
Indianapolis-based Eleven Fifty Academy is taking its coding bootcamp to Gary to help bolster the computing skills of the available workforce. Mayor Jerome Prince says the training, which is free of c... Read More
High Alpha Launches Third Venture Studio
Indianapolis-based High Alpha has launched third venture studio, which it says will help accelerate the creation, launch and scale of new startup companies. The firm says High Alpha Studio III raised... Read More