Inner Peak AI is reimagining student mental health with a powerful blend of empathy and technology. Co-founded by Sean Wheelock and Ben Anandappa, the Ohio-based startup delivers 24/7 personalized support for teens and young adults—designed not to replace therapists, but to extend care in the moments that matter most.

BGSU’s Bachelor of Science in AI + X will combine a core education in AI with a secondary discipline in computer science, mathematics, physics, history, journalism, or public relations.

The Northwest Ohio Innovation Consortium (NOIC) recently held a grand opening of its new center to support glass innovation research and training.

Meta is investing more than $800 million to build its second Ohio data center, and 28th globally, in Wood County. The 715,000-square-foot, AI-optimized facility will create around 100 long-term jobs and support over 1,000 construction jobs. It marks a major milestone for Ohio’s growing role in powering the digital and AI economy.

The University of Toledo’s Tech419 Pitch Competition marked the culmination of a 12-week program that honed five tech entrepreneurs’ storytelling skills through intensive deck reviews, feedback sessions, and mock judging panels.

Toledo’s Inner Peak AI is on the forefront of delivering real-time access to mental health services for school- and college-age with its revolutionary AI model. The platform uses artificial intelligence to provide students with on-demand resources created by licensed therapists at a fraction of the cost of traditional in-person therapy sessions.

The NSF recently awarded the University of Toledo nearly $1 million to support Experiential Learning Opportunities in Mechatronics, providing high school students hands-on learning and mentorship focused on electric vehicles and advanced manufacturing.

On Monday, Ohio officials announced the creation of the Glass Innovation Hub, led by the Northwest Ohio Innovation Consortium. This is the first of several Ohio Innovation Hubs.