Columbus
Columbus-based Andelyn Biosciences and AlignAI are partnering to safely integrate AI into gene therapy manufacturing. By focusing on AI governance and data security, the collaboration ensures that sensitive IP remains protected while separating tech hype from real value.
Columbus
Tyler Technologies has acquired Columbus-based Emergency Networking, a pioneer in cloud-native SaaS for fire and EMS agencies. The acquisition is strategic, as it helps agencies meet the new NERIS federal reporting standards required for all U.S. departments by January 1, 2026.
Startups + VC
Vessel launched its Flagship Studio Fund, anchored by Mark Kvamme’s O.H.I.O. Fund, to build six startups from scratch. The first, Cincinnati-based Heylo, is already live. This operator-led model aims to construct innovation in the Midwest, moving beyond traditional backing to active building.
Columbus
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce will convene business, policy, and technology leaders this Wednesday for the 2025 Exploring AI Summit, a full-day event focused on the growing impact of artificial intelligence across Ohio’s economy. Held at the Chamber’s downtown Columbus headquarters, the event will feature keynotes, panels, and
Startups + VC
Tech titans, including backing by Peter Thiel, Palmer Luckey, and Joe Lonsdale, are launching Erebor, a crypto-focused bank headquartered in Columbus. Filling the gap left by SVB for AI and defense startups, the move is a major vote of confidence in Ohio’s rising innovation economy.
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="1802"] Photo: The Ohio State University [/caption] The Ohio State University has unveiled a comprehensive AI Fluency initiative, aiming to integrate artificial intelligence education across all undergraduate programs. Starting with the Class of 2029, every student will graduate with foundational AI
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Defense technology company Anduril Industries has secured $2.5 billion in a Series G funding round, elevating its valuation to $30.5 billion. This significant investment comes as the development of Arsenal-1, Anduril's advanced manufacturing facility in Pickaway County, Ohio continues to pick up steam. Founders Fund led
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Meta hosted local leaders, educators, and nonprofit organizations at its New Albany Data Center to celebrate the recipients of the 2025 Meta Data Center Community Action Grants. The annual program supports schools and nonprofits in Franklin and Licking Counties by funding projects that use technology to benefit the community, advance
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="2048"] U.S. Senator Jon Husted, Ohio State University’s Caleb Downs, and J.P. Nauseef, President and CEO of JobsOhio | Photo: JobsOhio [/caption] Forbes has unveiled its highly anticipated 30 Under 30 Local Columbus Class of 2025, recognizing a diverse
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Google and the Columbus Chamber of Commerce teamed up to offer a free, in-person AI training workshop for small businesses in Central Ohio, marking a new step in preparing local entrepreneurs for success in the AI-driven economy. The workshop, titled “Make AI Work for You,” was led by Grow with
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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
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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