[caption id align="alignnone" width="4032"] Columbus City Schools high school students visit Meta’s New Albany Data Center as part of 2023 Ohio Tech Day. [/caption] Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who also serves as the Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation,
Cincinnati
Nichefire, a Cincinnati-based AI-driven cultural intelligence platform, has announced the successful close of a $2.6 million funding round to accelerate its mission of helping businesses stay ahead of emerging trends. Backed by prominent investors including Rev1 Ventures, Allos Ventures, Keyhorse Capital, Cintrifuse Capital, Commonwealth Seed Capital, Irish
Artificial Intelligence
AWS selected Fayette County for a $5 billion data center campus, its first location outside Columbus. Breaking ground in 2025, the historic investment joins the $3.5B Honda-LG plant in transforming Southern Ohio into a critical node for the state’s booming technology and cloud infrastructure.
Google has announced the launch of the Ohio Grid Innovation Fund, a $1 million initiative aimed at bolstering Ohio’s electricity grid and fostering innovative energy solutions. The fund will support projects that improve energy efficiency, enhance grid reliability, and create workforce development opportunities, reinforcing Ohio’s position as a
In 2024, Ohio tech made headlines with groundbreaking innovations, billion-dollar investments, and initiatives shaping the future of education, manufacturing, and cloud technology. At Ohio Tech News, we’ve dedicated to covering the stories that defined the state’s tech and innovation landscape, and our readers responded in record numbers.
Columbus
Google has deepened its strong commitment to Central Ohio with the announcement of more than $1.1 million in direct grants to 13 local nonprofit organizations. The funding targets critical community needs, including education, STEM initiatives, mental health services, and digital equity programs. Major Impact Areas The grants will support
[caption id align="alignnone" width="2000"] Image: AWS [/caption] Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled plans to invest an additional $10 billion to expand its data center infrastructure throughout Ohio, marking the second-largest private sector investment in the state’s history. The investment, announced by
In an era where agriculture faces unprecedented challenges, from climate change to labor shortages, Ohio's AgTech Innovation Hub is emerging as a beacon of technological advancement and innovative solutions. This pioneering collaboration between The Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), Nationwide,
Ohio's commitment to building a technology-ready workforce continues to gain momentum, with the September TechCred application period showing remarkable results and a significant emphasis on artificial intelligence training. Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Director of the Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation, has announced that 597 employers
In the wake of the pandemic's e-commerce boom, the retail landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation. Today, the line between traditional retailers and service providers continues to blur as companies across sectors embrace innovative technologies to enhance customer experiences. Among these pioneers stands The Wendy's
Columbus
Columbus is about to get a major tech infusion. Rev1 Ventures, the Ohio State University, and the City of Columbus announced last week plans to create Ohio’s two newest innovation destinations: a software startup space in downtown Columbus and a life sciences facility at the Carmenton district. Downtown '
Ohio’s leadership in AI education continued to grow this week with the launch of a new statewide strategy to help prepare the Buckeye State for Artificial Intelligence’s impact on the future of education. Announced and led by Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Ohio’s AI in Education Strategy