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
Columbus
ZoCo Design has been a powerhouse in Columbus for over 12 years. They deliver high-impact user experience (UX) design for a diverse range of industries, but as of late 2024, their focus sharpened. They’re transforming healthcare and healthtech, partnering with product and technology teams to make understanding people and
Growing at lightning speed, Ohio’s cybersecurity industry is emerging as a nationwide leader. According to a new report from Upwind, three Ohio cities (Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati) rank among the top ten fastest-growing cybersecurity job markets in the United States. Cleveland realized an astounding 60% year-over-year job growth, and
Cleveland
This article originally appeared on GreaterCle.com as part of their latest tech feature. Martina Dimoska’s career journey is nothing short of stellar. The tech trailblazer was honored as GCP’s "Best of Tech Rising Star" in 2024 for her outstanding contributions to the NASA Space Apps
Youngstown
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik recently announced a new Innovation Hub in Youngstown to advance additive manufacturing technology for the national defense industry. The Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace and Defense will bring together government, academia, and private sector
Ohio is taking a major step toward prioritizing computer science education with new bipartisan legislation that would require students to complete a computer science course to graduate high school. The bill, announced at a Statehouse press conference Wednesday, aims to prepare students for the modern workforce and strengthen Ohio’s
Ohio’s startup ecosystem is getting a major boost with the launch of 71/70 Angels' first fund, aimed at closing the seed capital gap for enterprise software and advanced technology startups. Supported by Rev1 Ventures, the fund seeks to streamline investments and strengthen Ohio’s angel investor community,
Cleveland
By Laura Beans Sika Startup success is a long game. The journey to a profitable exit can easily take 7-10 years, especially for startups in the healthcare technology sector where startups must navigate a highly regulated and often onerous landscape of laws and standards. Compliance – and patience – are critical for
Startups + VC
Avandra Imaging raised $17.75M and relocated to Brecksville to build a federated medical imaging network. Backed by Aegis and SpringRock Ventures, the startup aims to index 1 trillion images, solving critical data silos to accelerate AI and biopharma breakthroughs.
Columbus
Two of the world’s most influential organizations in data science and AI, Columbus-based Women in Analytics (WIA) and Women in Data™ (WiD), have joined forces to expand opportunities, foster innovation, and build a more diverse and inclusive tech workforce. By co-hosting the 2025 DataConnect Conference series, this collaboration aims
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