One of Indiana University’s most distinguished researchers, Richard DiMarchi, will serve as keynote speaker for the IUPUI Innovation to Enterprise Forum & Showcase set for Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the IUPUI Campus Center Theater. The event highlights the research and creative successes of IU faculty, scientists and students, which will be featured during a showcase… Read more »

Howard County’s first “co-worker” space officially opened this week during a Monday ceremony at Inventrek Technology Park held by Indiana University Kokomo and the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance. The 3,000-square-foot allotment — made possible through a $25,000 grant from Innovate Indiana — offers park members any-time access to work and meeting space, desk and… Read more »

According to a recent article by the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Jared Council, research shows that high-growth startups with women serving on their management teams tend to outperform startups whose management teams are all-male: In a 2014 report issued by Babson College’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership, about 15 percent of startups funded through venture capital… Read more »

For those who were unable to make it to the Cyberinfrastructure Building at IU Bloomington on Wednesday, Oct. 14, for the NSA Crane Educational Partnership Agreement signing ceremony, the Innovate Indiana Blog was on hand to record the landmark event. Please click here to view the video. Kirk White, IU assistant vice president and military… Read more »

  Each year since 1972, the Kelley School of Business has presented its national, state and local forecasts in cities throughout Indiana. This year, the school’s IU Business Outlook tour is set for Nov. 5-20 at 10 locations statewide: Nov. 5: Indianapolis (7:30 a.m., Columbia Club ballroom at 121 Monument Circle); Nov. 5: Bloomington (11:15… Read more »

A free career and internship fair for persons interested in working in technology-related jobs will be hosted by the Bloomington Technology Partnership from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 21) at the Bloomington/Monroe County Convention Center at 302 S. College Ave. Representatives of about 20 local companies whose business relates to technology will be at… Read more »

It’s been nearly two years since United Airlines introduced nonstop service between Indianapolis International Airport and San Francisco, a global magnet when it comes to attracting technology and those who drive innovation. Hard to believe that before Jan. 7, 2014, many Hoosiers who sought to do business in ‘Frisco and nearby Silicon Valley had to… Read more »

Auricyte LLC, launched by three Indiana University scientists to cure hearing loss by turning human stem cells into hearing cells, won the Best Pre-Venture category Wednesday (Oct. 14) at the BioCrossroads New Venture Competition. The victory marks the third time in four years that a product of IU’s Spin Up program, created by the Indiana… Read more »

Indiana University and Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane hosted White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Assistant Director for Defense programs Chris Fall at a Thursday, Oct. 8, roundtable focused on the roles of IU and NSWC Crane in promoting regional economic innovation. Fall, who works on defense-related science, technology and innovation matters, traveled… Read more »

                      At a signing ceremony set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 14) in the Wrubel Conference Room of IU Bloomington’s Cyberinfrastructure Building, IU Vice President for Research Fred H. Cate and Navy Rear Adm. Rick Williamson will sign an accord that further expands the Indiana… Read more »