The 4th annual Ohio Tech Summit, powered by OhioX, kicks off tomorrow at Ohio State University with record-breaking attendance and a powerful message: Ohio is building something big. More than 700 attendees are registered for the 2025 Summit — the most ever — representing hundreds of companies, more than 120 cities, 14
Columbus
The Ohio State University plans to open a new cutting-edge classroom facility—dubbed the Meta STEM Instruction Innovation Hub—thanks to a $700,000 grant from Meta’s New Albany Data Center. The tech-enhanced space will open in 2026 and serve as a cornerstone of the university’s broader STEM
Verizon has released its annual Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), analyzing over 22,000 security incidents and 12,195 confirmed breaches across 139 countries. The report highlights significant increases in ransomware attacks, vulnerability exploitation, and third-party involvement, underscoring the evolving cyber threat landscape. Key findings * Ransomware Escalation: Ransomware attacks have
Columbus
Columbus-based AssetWatch has closed a $75 million Series C funding round led by Viking Global Investors, with participation from Harmonic Growth Partners and existing investors including Wellington Management, G2 Venture Partners, Triangle Peak Partners, and Osage University Partners. This new capital brings the company’s total funding to over $100
Columbus
Columbus HealthTech company HealthPlan Data Solutions (HDS) has raised $15 million in growth equity funding led by Chicago-based venture firm MK Capital, with participation from JobsOhio, Rev1 Ventures, and Tamarind Hill. The investment will help HDS accelerate its real-time pharmacy benefit monitoring technology amid rising national pressure for Pharmacy Benefit
Cleveland
Cleveland-based Coologics has closed an oversubscribed $3 million+ seed round—doubling its original $1.5 million target. The clinical-stage medical device company is developing Vlisse, a drug-free intravaginal cooling device for the treatment of vaginal infections, including bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections. Why it matters More than 6.5 million
Columbus
[caption id align="alignnone" width="950"] CEO Bob Bradway leads Amgen Ohio manufacturing staff in a cheer of “OH-IO” | Photo Credit: Amgen [/caption] Biopharmaceutical giant Amgen has announced a $900 million expansion of its Central Ohio manufacturing facility, bringing its total investment in the region to
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1200"] Andrew Burchwell, Executive Director of the Ohio Blockchain Association, (L) | Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (C) | Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague (R) [/caption] Ohio could soon become a leader in cryptocurrency adoption among states, with officials pushing to allow digital
OhioX has published its 2025 State of AI Report, offering a comprehensive look at where Ohio’s AI strengths lie and the areas where we can establish a competitive edge. Based on insights from over 600 technology leaders during the course of 2024, the report highlights trends, challenges, and opportunities
Cleveland
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1600"] Isaiah Kaiser, CEO of Auxilium Health [/caption] Cleveland-based HealthTech startup Auxilium Health announced this week it has closed an oversubscribed $1.5 million pre-seed funding round—surpassing its original $1.2 million goal. The company targets the major wound care
Infrastructure
Meta picked Bowling Green for a new $800 million AI-optimized data center. The project, its second in the state, brings 100 permanent jobs and runs on 100% renewable energy. This reinforces Ohio's position as a burgeoning Midwest hub for next-generation cloud and artificial intelligence.
Cleveland
JumpStart has opened applications for Cohort 3 of its Trailblazer Software Accelerator, offering up to $125,000 in non-dilutive funding and extensive startup support for early-stage innovators. The application deadline is April 27, 2025. Unlike traditional accelerators, Trailblazer takes no equity. Instead, it invests directly in founders through a combination