Cleveland
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1535"] Photo credit: SPR Therapeutics, Inc. [/caption] Cleveland’s SPR Therapeutics has raised $85 million to provide patients with a non-opioid, minimally invasive pain treatment option. The financing round, led by Revelation Partners with participation from RC Capital and Mutual Capital
Columbus
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1302"] Image: Nationwide Children’s Hospital [/caption] Several of Ohio’s biggest names in healthcare are teaming up for a first-of-its-kind partnership to produce and commercialize pediatric medical devices. With support from a $6.95 million grant from the Food and
A new TechCred application round is now open. This latest round of the state program that helps businesses address their workforce needs by upskilling current and prospective employees is open through 3 pm on January 31. Businesses interested in applying can visit TechCred.Ohio.Gov. In a tight labor market,
From venture-funded startups to well-established banks and financial institutions, Ohio is a hub for financial activities. Ohio’s reputation got another boost recently as Worldpay, one of the largest payment processors in the world, announced plans to reestablish its global headquarters in Cincinnati. The investment comes as JobsOhio makes a
The Ohio Department of Development is now accepting applications for its Ohio Innovation Hubs program. Interested communities can apply for millions available under the program, which is meant to capitalize on existing industry and research strengths to build pipeline talent and commercialize new products and technologies. Program details * $125 million:
Cincinnati
Ohio’s reputation as a fintech hub is growing stronger thanks to a new global headquarters investment. Worldpay, one of the largest payment processors in the world, will reestablish its global headquarters in Cincinnati, bringing more than 500 new jobs and $56 million in associated payroll. Worldpay’s predecessor organization,
Last month, Columbus-based BioTech startup Forge Biologics announced a deal to be acquired for $620 million. That’s an eye-popping exit for a company founded just three years earlier. It also represents a feather in the cap for Ohio’s world-class ecosystem for healthcare innovation. Forge, which develops and manufactures
In a tight labor market, Ohio’s TechCred program is helping businesses address their workforce needs by upskilling current and prospective employees. Businesses of all sizes and from any industry are eligible for up to $30,000 per round and up to $180,000 per year. Here’s how it
Akron + Canton
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1149"] Image: Goodyear [/caption] Akron was recently designated as a national hub for sustainable polymers technology, selected by the White House as one of 31 tech hubs across the United States that show potential for rapid growth in key technology sectors.
Cleveland
[caption id align="alignnone" width="2500"] Photo: Cleveland Clinic [/caption] Cleveland-based Lincoln Electric has introduced a new electric vehicle charging technology that it says delivers fast charging speeds with unparalleled reliability. The Velion Level 3 DC fast charger platform is the first and only American-designed, American-made
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1648"] Photo: Intel Ohio Groundbreaking [/caption] Ohio’s reputation as the “Silicon Heartland” is growing. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted have announced the “Silicon Heartland Supplier Consortium” to bolster Ohio’s standing as a burgeoning semiconductor hub.
Columbus
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1280"] Image: Pathfinder Product [/caption] How ‘2 Degrees of Kevin Bacon’ Led to Columbus Acquisition Columbus-based software consultancy Test Double has acquired product consultancy Pathfinder Product thanks to complementary services, a shared vision, and two degrees of Kevin Bacon. Test Double