The Indiana University Public Policy Institute and The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will host a policy forum and workshop April 25 that will focus on how to expand economies and innovation-led job growth in smaller communities in Indiana.   The public is invited to attend the forum, “Advancing Economic Development and Workforce… Read more »

Indiana University Bloomington is one of six universities nationwide to host innovation workshops as part of the U.S. Air Force Science and Technology 2030 initiative, which is working to update the Air Force’s science and technology strategy. Hosted on the Bloomington campus May 10 and 11, the conference will feature workshops on a variety of advanced technological and… Read more »

By David Gard, assistant vice president for economic development, Indiana University As the state’s largest public research university, Indiana University recognizes as a core obligation its responsibility to actively engage in the life of the state and serve to benefit all Hoosiers. IU possesses a vast repertoire of intellectual and creative assets in all parts… Read more »

By Kirk White, assistant vice president for strategic partnerships, Indiana University On Monday, March 26, Cmdr. Tim Powers of Naval Support Activity Crane and staff members from Crane’s emergency management, community planning and public affairs offices visited the Indiana University Bloomington campus to discuss expanding the Crane-IU Educational Partnership that was originally signed in 2015…. Read more »

A $1 million endowed gift from alumnus Gregg Sherrill and his wife, Sabine, will help establish a new research center at the IU Kelley School of Business at IUPUI to focus on manufacturing in Central Indiana and across the nation. “The success of the American economy has been driven, in large part, by manufacturing, and… Read more »

Indiana University Bloomington is strengthening existing collaborations and forging new partnerships throughout southwest central Indiana with the launch of the Center for Rural Engagement. IU Bloomington Provost and Executive Vice President Lauren Robel announced today that Lilly Endowment Inc. has approved a $10 million grant to the IU Foundation to fund the center. The grant,… Read more »

By Jason Whitney, manager of strategic partnerships, Indiana University Research and Technology Corp. With a few swift strokes of a brush, Indiana University first lady Laurie Burns McRobbie recently brought to life the new student workspace at the Indiana IOT Lab – Fishers. This ceremonial “ribbon cutting” infused the innovative new space with some traditional… Read more »

By Ellie Symes, CEO, The Bee Corp. Whenever I’m asked how I figured out how to start and run a business, the only answer I can provide is that mentors have helped me through the process. I am not just being humble. Mentorship is key to an entrepreneur’s success. Mentorship is serendipitous. I usually get… Read more »

By Ken Green, managing director, Innovate Indiana Fund Last week, PrecisionHawk — a drone technology company — announced it raised a $75 million investment round. This will allow the company to expand its team, make strategic acquisitions and focus on product innovation. The Innovate Indiana Fund led the company’s original investment round in 2013, and… Read more »

By Joe Carley, director for economic development, Indiana University One of the most interesting parts of working in economic development is observing community conversations about growth. Because the subject can be inflammatory, many communities struggle to adopt a clear approach to growth. Opposing sides may disagree about whether growth is the cause or the solution… Read more »