[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’
Advanced Manufacturing
Anduril unveiled "Arsenal-1," a 5-million-sq-ft defense hub in Central Ohio. The $910M project is the largest economic development initiative in state history, set to create over 4,000 jobs and hyperscale production of critical national defense resources.
[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
Artificial Intelligence
AWS selected Fayette County for a $5 billion data center campus, its first location outside Columbus. Breaking ground in 2025, the historic investment joins the $3.5B Honda-LG plant in transforming Southern Ohio into a critical node for the state’s booming technology and cloud infrastructure.
Google has announced the launch of the Ohio Grid Innovation Fund, a $1 million initiative aimed at bolstering Ohio’s electricity grid and fostering innovative energy solutions. The fund will support projects that improve energy efficiency, enhance grid reliability, and create workforce development opportunities, reinforcing Ohio’s position as a
By Emily Fabiano In today's fast-changing economy, Ohio businesses are tapping into innovative programs to develop their workforce, strengthen teams, and stay competitive. Whether you're looking to train existing employees, attract emerging talent, or engage with untapped workforce potential, Ohio offers robust resources to help
In 2024, Ohio tech made headlines with groundbreaking innovations, billion-dollar investments, and initiatives shaping the future of education, manufacturing, and cloud technology. At Ohio Tech News, we’ve dedicated to covering the stories that defined the state’s tech and innovation landscape, and our readers responded in record numbers.
Columbus
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1125"] Five Star Fans co-founders, Tina Provost (L) and Jennifer Dean (R) [/caption] Following the groundbreaking Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies introduced by the NCAA, two former Ohio State cheerleaders have developed an exciting new platform called Five Star
Columbus
Google has deepened its strong commitment to Central Ohio with the announcement of more than $1.1 million in direct grants to 13 local nonprofit organizations. The funding targets critical community needs, including education, STEM initiatives, mental health services, and digital equity programs. Major Impact Areas The grants will support
By Mike Caralis The world has changed a lot in the last few years, reshaping how we live and work. The introduction and rise of the hybrid work model has introduced new complexities to cybersecurity, while global supply chain disruptions have driven a shift toward nearshoring, impacting manufacturing, production, and