Newly released rankings reflect Indiana University’s continuing leadership in educating student entrepreneurs and supporting them as they develop, launch and nurture new business ideas and startups. IU ranks 46th in the 2022 PitchBook university rankings for undergraduate programs, which compare public and private colleges and universities around the world by counting the number of alumni… Read more »
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Serving Indiana’s innovation economy by connecting venture founders and funders
This week, IU Ventures, Indiana University’s early-stage venture and angel investment arm, will continue its mission of actively connecting new venture founders and funders from around Indiana and beyond. It will do so during one of the busiest weeks of innovation in the Hoosier state. Back-to-back-to-back major events in Indianapolis, which will be held tomorrow… Read more »
New rankings spotlight flourishing startup communities in Indianapolis, Bloomington
IU and its early-stage venture investment arm, IU Ventures, are helping to advance Indiana’s strategy to provide local startups with resources they need to accelerate their development This week saw the release of the annual Midwest Cities Rankings, which gauge the performance of communities across the Midwest region of the U.S. in terms of their… Read more »
‘Best in Tech’ nominees reflect strength and success of IU Ventures’ expanding investment portfolio
This week saw Indianapolis-based technology growth accelerator TechPoint unveil its nominees for the 23rd annual Mira Awards, honoring the “Best of Tech in Indiana.” The Mira Awards are the state’s largest, best known and most prestigious technology awards. Once again, the Mira Awards are shining a light on IU’s recent success in advancing the startup… Read more »
Helping to steer the growth of Indy’s fast-growing startup community
Earlier this week, Detroit-based Purpose Jobs, which bills itself as the Midwest’s largest startup community, unveiled its list of Top Indianapolis Startups to Watch in 2022. The 17 Circle City companies that made the list were selected based on a number of factors, including their success in attracting investment, increasing their workforce and launching innovative… Read more »
In Room 127 at IU East’s Hayes Hall, innovation and creativity abound
Take a visit to Room 127 in Hayes Hall on the IU East campus in Richmond and one will encounter an absolute treasure trove of high-tech gadgetry. Think of it as an innovation station — a place for students to gain inspiration into research or a new business idea. Want to try on a pair… Read more »
Indiana Business Research Center welcomes economic developers, researchers to Innovation 2.0
Sometimes, it’s those who measure innovation who turn out to be innovators themselves. Such is the case with the Indiana Business Research Center and its research tool known as Innovation 2.0. Described as a “portal” to various types and amounts of data collected by federal and state sources, Innovation 2.0 offers insight into a region’s… Read more »
Three IU economic development programs recognized by UEDA during annual summit in Roanoke, Va.
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 »
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 »
The Shared Drive has new, temporary home after Kokomo tornado outbreak
The Shared Drive is back in business — in temporary quarters for now — after an Aug. 24 tornado outbreak in Kokomo heavily damaged the co-working space housed with Inventrek Technology Park. Now at 1763 E. Lincoln Road, The Shared Drive is one of six Inventrek tenants that have relocated to a commercial office building… Read more »