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 Company,
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
[caption id align="alignnone" width="788"] Image: Ohio Supercomputer Center [/caption] The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) and its partners have secured a $5 million National Science Foundation grant to enhance and expand Open OnDemand, their widely-adopted high performance computing (HPC) web portal. The five-year initiative aims
Cyrannus, a Columbus-based startup, is revolutionizing the venture capital industry with a transformative venture polling platform utilizing advanced AI technology and collective intelligence to evaluate early-stage startups and provide a prediction market for accredited investors. Cyrannus’ prediction market connects LPs, institutional investors, and venture capitalists across the U.S. — from
Cleveland
This article originally appeared on GreaterCle.com as part of the Greater Cleveland Partnership’s recap of their annual Best of Tech Awards celebration. Launched in 2020 by two Cleveland natives, AgileBlue has a team of about 45 (more than half in Ohio), and boasts a 98% accuracy rate in
Cleveland
Innovative startups are fueling Ohio's economic growth, and a leader of this ecosystem is JumpStart, a Cleveland-based nonprofit driving investment and inclusive development. In this exclusive interview with OhioTechNews.com, Chris Berry, President and CEO of OhioX, spoke with JumpStart CEO Julie Jacono about her vision for the
[caption id align="alignnone" width="2048"] Image: Anduril [/caption] In a major development first reported by TechCrunch's Marina Temkin, defense technology company Anduril is reportedly considering Ohio as one of three potential locations for its ambitious new manufacturing facility. According to TechCrunch, the company
Toledo
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1527"] Dr. Sridhar Viamajala, Ph.D., pitches Avani Enterprizes [/caption] The University of Toledo Business Incubator hosted the Tech419 Pitch Competition on Thursday, November 7th, and Avani Enterprizes won first place, earning $10,000 in project funding. About Avani Enterprizes Avani
Cincinnati
St. Elizabeth Healthcare, one of the largest hospitals in the Cincinnati region, announced a strategic partnership with CincyTech, a leading venture capital firm, this week. The collaboration aims to accelerate the development and implementation of breakthrough healthcare technologies while enhancing patient care outcomes. A Powerful Partnership for Innovation CincyTech, renowned
Columbus
Ohio Life Sciences (OLS), the industry trade association for biotechnology and life sciences organizations in Ohio, delivered a $250,000 gift to Columbus State Community College to create the Ohio Life Sciences Biotech Bootcamp. The OLS Biotechnology Bootcamp is a certificate program that prepares students for biomanufacturing careers and other
If you’re a tech pro in Ohio, you know the importance of great coffee—whether it’s the fuel for early mornings, late nights, or a quick break between coding sessions. But instead of heading to the usual chains, we’re showcasing something better: the local gems. Across Ohio,