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
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
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
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
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
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
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