Cincinnati
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1600"] Image: 80 Acres [/caption] Hamilton-based 80 Acres Farms, a leader in vertical farming, has secured $115 million in new funding, strengthening its ability to scale operations and expand product offerings. The investment will support retail expansion, supply chain growth, and
Columbus
Defense technology company Anduril Industries is in discussions to raise up to $2.5 billion in a new funding round, potentially valuing the company at $28 billion. This development comes on the heels of Anduril's recent announcement to build a significant manufacturing facility in Pickaway County, Ohio. The
Columbus
Columbus has been named one of North America’s top 10 emerging tech hubs, according to a newly released Tech Hubs Index from Site Selection Magazine. The ranking, which evaluates metro areas based on market connectivity, corporate tech investments, job growth, and infrastructure, underscores Columbus’s rapid rise as a
By Bob Tanner, Executive Director of Aerospace Partnerships at Parallax Advanced Research and the Ohio Aerospace Institute The evolution of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in military and commercial sectors has been rapid and innovative. Lessons learned from these advancements are now shaping the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing
Youngstown
Tech startups often face a unique challenge: turning great ideas into thriving businesses. While engineers and developers may excel at creating innovative products, they often lack the knowledge to secure funding, develop effective marketing strategies, or scale operations. That’s where the Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI) steps in. Through its
Cleveland
[caption id align="alignnone" width="6018"] Kindra Helm, Centric Cleveland Director, speaks at GCP's 2024 Best of Tech Awards. [/caption] This article originally appeared at greatercle.com as part of their 2024 Best of Tech celebration. AI is shaping the future of industries, and
Cleveland
Blue Abyss, a United Kingdom-based global leader in extreme environment research and training, has entered into a Space Act Agreement with NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Brook Park, Ohio. The partnership is designed to advance commercial space training and research, bolstering U.S. leadership in space exploration and innovation.
[caption id align="alignnone" width="940"] Dressit founder Becca Wenning [/caption] Technology is continually reshaping industries, and Dressit, a startup founded by former bridal boutique owner Becca Wenning, is no different. Wenning created Dressit, inspired by a decade of bridal boutique operation, to bridge the gap
[caption id align="alignnone" width="2000"] Inside an IBM Quantum System One Courtesy: IBM [/caption] Miami University and Cleveland Clinic have announced a new partnership to advance education in quantum computing, positioning Ohio as a leader in this transformative technology. The collaboration will establish the state’
Columbus
[caption id align="alignnone" width="2048"] Image: Anduril [/caption] Anduril Industries, a global leader in advanced defense manufacturing, has announced plans to build a new 5-million-square-foot manufacturing facility in Ohio. The project, known as "Arsenal-1," is the largest economic development initiative in Ohio’s
[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 Angels, and