[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
Columbus
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1243"] Clarence Health Founder Andy Lozier, center [/caption] As America’s senior population rapidly expands, an Ohio-based startup is working to reimagine care for our aging loved ones. Clarence Health, headquartered in Columbus, is blending new technology solutions with old-fashioned empathy
Toledo
[caption id align="alignnone" width="5121"] The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Glass Innovation Hub. [/caption] Last week, the Northwest Ohio Innovation Consortium (NOIC) held a grand opening of its new center to support glass innovation research and training. The space will help drive innovation and environmental
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
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,
Columbus
necoTECH Recycled Asphalt Paves the Way for Ohio and Beyond Delaware-based sustainable asphalt company, necoTECH, is in the national spotlight for revolutionizing the construction materials infrastructure with cutting-edge, eco-friendly solutions—and they’re making major moves in Columbus, Ohio. The asphalt industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental
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