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
Toledo
Meta has selected Northwest Ohio for its newest AI-optimized data center, an $800 million project announced today by the Regional Growth Partnership (RGP) and JobsOhio. The project marks Meta’s second data center in Ohio and its 28th globally, reinforcing the company’s long-term strategy to scale its infrastructure and
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
Cleveland
Northeast Ohio-based orthobrain, a tech-enabled orthodontic service platform, has secured $7.5 million in new funding. The capital injection aims to accelerate the company's growth and further develop its technology which helps dentists and dental service organizations integrate orthodontics into their practices. This funding round highlights the continued
Cincinnati
StartupCincy, the collaborative ecosystem supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in Greater Cincinnati, has launched a new online resource hub designed to help startups, founders, and small businesses access the tools and connections they need to grow. The new StartupCincy Resource Hub includes over 200 resources from more than 60 support organizations,
Cleveland
[caption id align="alignnone" width="5210"] Justin Wray, Executive Partner and Innovation Officer of MorelandConnect - left [/caption] MorelandConnect, a Cleveland-based software development firm, saw artificial intelligence as an opportunity to push the boundaries of innovation. Instead of waiting to see how AI would reshape industries,
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is hoping to make the Buckeye State the next headquarters of NASA. The pitch, shared on X (formerly Twitter), makes the case for Ohio by highlighting the state’s rich aerospace history and research institutions. The current NASA headquarters lease in Washington D.C. expires in
Columbus
Hilliard, a growing suburb west of Columbus, has earned national recognition for its efforts to build a high-tech innovation ecosystem, landing a spot on Fast Company’s prestigious 2025 list of the Most Innovative Companies in Economic Development. Hilliard’s inclusion on the list underscores how smaller cities in Ohio