Workforce + Education
University of Toledo President Dr. James Holloway launched Innovate Toledo, a "launch pad" for bold research. It aims to fuel interdisciplinary research, expand university and industry collaboration, and translate academic discovery into real economic growth for the region's future.
Workforce + Education
Ohio Tech Day 2025 launched at Bowling Green State University, gathering students and leaders. The event showcased Virtual Reality (VR) and career technology, inspiring the next generation to explore careers in technology and skilled trades.
Toledo
Mental health isn’t just a crisis, it’s a generation-defining challenge. And for Sean Wheelock, Co-Founder and CEO of Inner Peak AI, it’s also personal. Blending cutting-edge technology with a deeply human mission, Inner Peak AI delivers personalized mental health support for teens and young adults through an
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
Toledo
[caption id align="alignnone" width="5121"] The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Glass Innovation Hub. [/caption] Last week, the Northwest Ohio Innovation Consortium (NOIC) held a grand opening of its new center to support glass innovation research and training. The space will help drive innovation and environmental
Infrastructure
Meta picked Bowling Green for a new $800 million AI-optimized data center. The project, its second in the state, brings 100 permanent jobs and runs on 100% renewable energy. This reinforces Ohio's position as a burgeoning Midwest hub for next-generation cloud and artificial intelligence.
Toledo
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1527"] Dr. Sridhar Viamajala, Ph.D., pitches Avani Enterprizes [/caption] The University of Toledo Business Incubator hosted the Tech419 Pitch Competition on Thursday, November 7th, and Avani Enterprizes won first place, earning $10,000 in project funding. About Avani Enterprizes Avani
Toledo
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
Toledo
[caption id align="alignnone" width="800"] Image from The National Science Foundation [/caption] The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded the University of Toledo nearly $1 million to support Experiential Learning Opportunities in Mechatronics, in collaboration with Toledo Public Schools, Owens Community College and Dana Inc.
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="800"] Lt. Governor Jon Husted addresses the audience at the announcement of the Glass Innovation Hub in Perrysburg on July 1st. Source . [/caption] On Monday, Ohio officials announced the creation of the first Ohio Innovation Hub, a new collaboration that will