Economic Development
[caption id align="alignnone" width="2500"] Intel’s Ohio campus | Photo Credit: Intel [https://www.ohiotechnews.com/caption] Ohio’s most ambitious tech project just got a new jolt of momentum. Nvidia, the world’s most profitable chipmaker, is investing $5 billion in Intel and teaming
Corprorate Innovation
A new Verizon Frontline study shows that first responders see artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, drones, and robots as critical technologies for the future of public safety. The findings point to a rapid shift in how public safety agencies across the U.S. are preparing for the next era of emergency response
Startups + VC
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1500"] Andrew Cothrel, CEO of Kilele Health Inc., winner of VC Fest’s Startup World Cup Competition with judges (photo courtesy of JumpStart) [https://www.ohiotechnews.com/caption] The energy around Ohio’s venture ecosystem was on full display this week
Startups + VC
Cleveland-based Splash Financial has secured more than $70 million in Series C funding, a round that highlights both the company’s rapid growth and the increasing role of Ohio-based capital in scaling local startups. The investment comes as Splash launches a new home equity line of credit (HELOC) product and
Startups + VC
JumpStart’s Ohio VC Fest is back in Cleveland this week, September 16–17. The two-day event brings together hundreds of founders, investors, and leaders for dealmaking, conversations, and collaboration. Why it matters VC Fest, in its third year, has become one of the Midwest’s signature gatherings for venture
Startups + VC
Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University is marking its two-year anniversary with another milestone: the launch of its fourth cohort. Since its debut in 2023, the accelerator has backed 42 companies, invested nearly $6 million, and helped its portfolio raise four times that amount while creating tens of
Spotlights
Most people hear “venture conference” and think panels, pitches, and cocktail hours. But for Lorne Novick, Interim CEO of JumpStart, the idea behind Ohio VC Fest is much bigger: creating the kinds of collisions between founders and funders that can reshape companies—and Ohio’s economy. To Novick, Ohio VC
Jessica Sublett is at the helm of one of Ohio’s most dynamic innovation hubs, and she’s doing it from inside a nine-story former tire factory. As CEO of Bounce Innovation Hub in Akron, Jessica leads a team supporting high-growth startups in software, MedTech, and polymers. But her impact
A new Cleveland-based startup wants to change how people find jobs—and how they get rewarded for helping others do the same. Beacon, founded by entrepreneur Rob Reznick, officially launched this week with a simple promise: get paid for helping your network get hired. Why it matters Referrals have always
Ohio’s startup scene just got a fresh infusion of early-stage capital. 71/70 Angels, a new Columbus-based fund, has closed its first round and already placed bets on two tech startups—a signal of growing momentum for seed-stage investment in the Midwest. Backed by nearly 50 investors and supported
Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Education & Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin announced a $7.1 million investment to expand career-connected learning and planning for Ohio students. The two-year funding will grow access to career-technical education, advising, and mentoring — preparing students for high-wage, in-demand jobs while strengthening school, business, and
[caption id align="alignnone" width="4898"] Photo credit: Mariana Edelman [/caption] Next month, top investors, founders, industry leaders and innovators will converge in Cleveland for Ohio VC Fest ’25. Now in its third year, the networking conference, produced by JumpStart with the support of partners like