Artificial Intelligence
The University of Cincinnati is launching Bearcats AI Ready!, a campus-wide initiative embedding artificial intelligence across teaching, research, and operations to move the university from “AI-fluent” to fully “AI-ready.”
Startups + VC
Cincinnati-based Edge Energy has secured a $3.5 million investment from Germany’s PRETTL Mechatronics & Actuators GmbH to accelerate deployment of its EdgeEV™ Power Source technology, which enables ultra-fast EV charging without costly grid upgrades.
Startups + VC
Kernel, a fast-growing infrastructure company, announced a $22 million Seed and Series A raise led by Accel, with participation from Y Combinator, Cintrifuse Capital, Refinery Ventures, Vercel Ventures, and SV Angel, plus a lineup of well-known angel investors including Paul Graham (Y Combinator), Solomon Hykes (Docker), and David Cramer (Sentry)
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,
Cincinnati
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1436"] Image: Pantomath [/caption] Pantomath, a Cincinnati-area AI startup focused on automating enterprise data operations, has raised $30 million in Series B funding to accelerate its mission: eliminating manual data troubleshooting and ushering in a new era of autonomous, AI-driven reliability.
Cincinnati
In today’s fast-moving digital economy, businesses need more than just IT support, they need a strategic partner. That’s exactly what Nick Enger, President and CTO of Advanced Technology Consulting (ATC), aims to provide. Based just north of Cincinnati, ATC helps companies across the country navigate complex technology decisions.
Cincinnati
[caption id align="alignnone" width="600"] Photo: Miami University [/caption] As part of Ohio’s 2025–2026 operating budget, the State has awarded $7 million to Miami University to create the Ohio Institute for Quantum Computing Research, Talent, and Commercialization, in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic. This
Cincinnati
Cincy AI Week returns today, June 10, marking its second annual gathering dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence within the Southwest Ohio region. The three-day event, running through June 12, will convene at Union Hall and various venues across Over-the-Rhine, building on the momentum from last year's inaugural success.
Cincinnati
TeamCentral, a Cincinnati-based enterprise automation startup, has successfully closed a $3.875 million seed funding round. The capital injection will accelerate the expansion of its AI-driven integration platform. Founded in 2022 as a spinout from Dayton-HQ’d Centric Consulting, TeamCentral serves diverse industries, including manufacturing, construction, foodservice, and logistics, aiming
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
Cincinnati
StartupCincy, the collaborative ecosystem supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in Greater Cincinnati, has launched a new online resource hub designed to help startups, founders, and small businesses access the tools and connections they need to grow. The new StartupCincy Resource Hub includes over 200 resources from more than 60 support organizations,
Cincinnati
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1600"] Image: 80 Acres [/caption] Hamilton-based 80 Acres Farms, a leader in vertical farming, has secured $115 million in new funding, strengthening its ability to scale operations and expand product offerings. The investment will support retail expansion, supply chain growth, and