Lt. Governor Jim Tressel announced that Ohio’s TechCred program hit new records in March 2025, awarding 651 employers with the opportunity to earn 8,830 tech-focused credentials. It marks the highest totals for a single application period in the program’s history. Why it matters The results underscore Ohio’
[caption id align="alignnone" width="2000"] Chris Berry, President & CEO, OhioX [/caption] Ohio’s largest statewide technology event—the 4th Annual Ohio Tech Summit—returned to Columbus last week with record-breaking attendance and incredible passion for the Buckeye State’s innovation opportunity. Over 770 tech
Cincinnati
[caption id align="alignnone" width="2000"] Katie Trauth Taylor, CEO and Founder of Narratize [/caption] Narratize, a Cincinnati-based AI startup that helps guide products from idea to market launch, has announced a new funding round led by North Coast Ventures, with participation from corporate investors including
Columbus
Columbus-based FinTech company Lower has acquired Movoto, a top real estate search portal, in a major strategic move to bring the entire homebuying process under one roof. Movoto had over 150 million visits in 2024, making it one of the most visited real estate platforms in the U.S. Founded
Columbus
The nationwide buzz around Columbus as a major center of innovation is growing –and tech startups are at the core. On May 22, Innovation Hop returns to Rev1 Labs for an evening that brings together more than 50 of the region’s most noteworthy startups, with local changemakers and tech
The 4th annual Ohio Tech Summit, powered by OhioX, kicks off tomorrow at Ohio State University with record-breaking attendance and a powerful message: Ohio is building something big. More than 700 attendees are registered for the 2025 Summit — the most ever — representing hundreds of companies, more than 120 cities, 14
Toledo
Last week, Bowling Green State University was the first university in the nation to announce a uniquely-designed bachelor’s degree that will teach students how to apply artificial intelligence to a specific field of study. The Bachelor of Science in AI + X will combine a core education in AI with
Columbus
The Ohio State University plans to open a new cutting-edge classroom facility—dubbed the Meta STEM Instruction Innovation Hub—thanks to a $700,000 grant from Meta’s New Albany Data Center. The tech-enhanced space will open in 2026 and serve as a cornerstone of the university’s broader STEM
Verizon has released its annual Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), analyzing over 22,000 security incidents and 12,195 confirmed breaches across 139 countries. The report highlights significant increases in ransomware attacks, vulnerability exploitation, and third-party involvement, underscoring the evolving cyber threat landscape. Key findings * Ransomware Escalation: Ransomware attacks have
Columbus
Columbus-based AssetWatch has closed a $75 million Series C funding round led by Viking Global Investors, with participation from Harmonic Growth Partners and existing investors including Wellington Management, G2 Venture Partners, Triangle Peak Partners, and Osage University Partners. This new capital brings the company’s total funding to over $100
Columbus
Columbus HealthTech company HealthPlan Data Solutions (HDS) has raised $15 million in growth equity funding led by Chicago-based venture firm MK Capital, with participation from JobsOhio, Rev1 Ventures, and Tamarind Hill. The investment will help HDS accelerate its real-time pharmacy benefit monitoring technology amid rising national pressure for Pharmacy Benefit
Cleveland
Cleveland-based Coologics has closed an oversubscribed $3 million+ seed round—doubling its original $1.5 million target. The clinical-stage medical device company is developing Vlisse, a drug-free intravaginal cooling device for the treatment of vaginal infections, including bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections. Why it matters More than 6.5 million