Three IU economic development programs were recognized on Oct. 18 during the University Economic Development Association’s (UEDA) Annual Summit in Roanoke, Va. Among 20 finalists for UEDA’s Awards of Excellence was IU Bloomington, which was selected for its partnership with the Bloomington Economic Development Corp. to launch the B-Start pre-accelerator. B-Start seeks to provide entrepreneurial… Read more »
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Applied Research Institute to be world-class, model for other states, says state’s top innovation officer
For now, development of an Applied Research Institute in southwest central Indiana is in its early stages, as military, academic and industry partners lay the groundwork for the collaborative facility funded by a $16.2 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. Once it is up and running, however, the institute’s ambitions are not to be just another… Read more »
Critical need for collaboration in U.S. defense programs highlights inaugural Innovation Crossover event
DAY ONE: It may come as a surprise to most Americans, but gone are the days when the United States – and its military in particular – can claim sole ownership of the scientific and technological frontier. This message comes from no less an authority than Chris Fall, assistant director for defense programs with the… Read more »
B-Start pre-accelerator selects second group of student-led startups; Pitch Day competition set for Jan. 12
B-Start, a pre-accelerator program for early-stage technology companies run by Indiana University Bloomington and Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington students, recently announced its second class of participants. Developed by the Bloomington Economic Development Corp. and supported in part by Innovate Indiana, B-Start involves mentorship, coaching, consultations and informational sessions conducted throughout the fall. This training… Read more »
Three IU economic development projects are selected as finalists for UEDA Awards of Excellence
Three Indiana University programs are among 20 finalists for the University Economic Development Association’s (UEDA) Awards of Excellence to be presented at UEDA’s Annual Summit on Oct. 16-19 in Roanoke, Va. Under the “Innovation and Talent” category, IU Bloomington was selected for its partnership with the Bloomington Economic Development Corp. to launch the B-Start pre-accelerator…. Read more »
IU’s Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development welcomes three new members from IUE, IUSB & IUPUC campuses
Indiana University’s Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development (CREED) — a university-wide group that addresses regional economic issues throughout the Hoosier state — will welcome three new members when its next meeting takes place Aug. 24 at IUPUI. Representing IU East will be Robert Mulligan, incoming dean of… Read more »
Second annual E2E Convergence takes an in-depth look at higher ed, industry practices to bridge the "skills gap" throughout Indiana
Since 2013, the state of Indiana has added more than 140,000 jobs. That’s a good story to tell, said former Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann — but there’s a catch. “The tough part about that if you’re the employer … is you know how difficult it now is to find employees,” Ellspermann said. “That’s the… Read more »
Second annual E2E Convergence to focus on improved career preparedness and technical proficiency for Indiana’s college graduates
Less than 48 hours from now, leaders in industry, higher education, government and workforce development will gather at IUPUI to address one of Indiana’s most pressing economic issues during the second annual E2E Convergence event. Convened by Innovate Indiana with support from Lilly Endowment Inc., E2E Convergence is focused on increasing and enhancing job-related experiences… Read more »
CARLEY: Producing more career-ready college grads is the focus of Innovate Indiana's second annual E2E Convergence conference
Like the slogan says, Indiana is “A State That Works.” Yet the ways in which Indiana’s economy works are changing dramatically. Gone are the days when Hoosiers could land a steady, well-paying job — often in the manufacturing or agriculture industry — and ride it into retirement with little more than a high-school diploma and… Read more »
IU accounting students provide financial consulting for Battery Innovation Center
A day after Wednesday’s opening of Section 4 of Interstate 69, graduate accounting students from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business in Bloomington presented a consulting project to an economic development anchor on the other end of Section 4 – the Battery Innovation Center (BIC) based at WestGate@Crane Technology Park. The group provided the center… Read more »