Artificial Intelligence
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1802"] Photo: The Ohio State University [/caption] The Ohio State University has launched the AI(X) Hub — pronounced “AI to the power of X” — a university-wide initiative aimed at accelerating research, innovation, and education in artificial intelligence. The new hub connects
Startups + VC
A new Ohio-born tech company is taking aim at one of the toughest challenges in human services: how to modernize care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Heylo, built inside Columbus-based venture studio Vessel Shipyard, has named Brian Hart, founder of the nationally recognized consulting firm ShiftAbility,
Startups + VC
Bounce Innovation Hub and the Polymer Industry Cluster have named the first cohort of startups for the Synthe6 Materials Accelerator, a new 12-month program designed to speed the commercialization of advanced materials and polymer innovations in Northeast Ohio. Launched Sept. 19, the inaugural class of eight early-stage companies will receive
Workforce + Education
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon joined state and industry leaders last week for the ribbon-cutting of a new robotics initiative in Cleveland’s public schools. It’s a program local officials say will prepare students for careers in an economy transformed by artificial intelligence and automation. The Experiential
Commentary
By Daniel Herrmann CANFIELD, Ohio - On Ohio Tech Day, organized by OhioX, communities across the state celebrated the role of technology in shaping Ohio’s future. The day is meant to highlight how students, schools, and businesses are building skills, careers, and opportunities in today’s fast-changing world. It
Startups + VC
DEXA (Drone Express), a Dayton-based drone logistics startup, has closed an oversubscribed $15 million seed round to scale its operations and introduce at-home drone delivery in major U.S. cities. The raise positions DEXA as one of the only companies of its size with all three critical FAA certifications — a
Economic Development
[caption id align="alignnone" width="4096"] Image: JobsOhio [/caption] Centrus Energy Corp. announced plans Thursday to significantly expand its uranium enrichment facility in Piketon, Ohio, in a project that could bring a multi-billion-dollar investment to the state and add at least 300 new operations jobs, alongside
Artificial Intelligence
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1438"] The Lordstown Motors site to be developed as part of Stargate’s Ohio expansion [/caption] It’s official: Stargate is speeding ahead. The $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative led by OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank is expanding faster than expected, with
Startups + VC
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1294"] Joe Marion, founder of REMPY [/caption] A Youngstown startup is betting that technology—not chance—should decide how buyers, sellers, and real estate agents connect. Officially launched on September 17th, REMPY introduces a real estate matchmaking platform powered by AI
Workforce + Education
Ohio Tech Day 2025 officially launched this week with a flagship event at Bowling Green State University, bringing together students, educators, and community leaders to explore careers in technology and skilled trades. What is Ohio Tech Day? Ohio Tech Day, held annually on the final Friday in September and organized
Out of Office
Yonatan (Yon) Raz-Fridman is no ordinary entrepreneur. A repeat founder, Yon has spent his career at the intersection of emerging technology and human advancement, building ventures that democratize computing, foster emotional resilience through AI, inspire imaginative play in VR, and create deep social connections in virtual worlds. Compassion and curiosity
Workforce + Education
Ohio is betting big on biotech. JobsOhio, the Ohio Life Sciences Association (OLS), and One Columbus are launching a new multimillion dollar biomanufacturing workforce initiative to train Ohioans for high-demand roles in pharmaceutical production and biotechnology. Why it matters Biomanufacturing investment in the U.S. has surged, with industry leaders