Welcome to the 2026 Mira Awards!
Meet the finalists, find key venue information, view the evening’s agenda, and learn about the sponsors supporting tonight’s celebration.
Thank you for joining us for the Mira Awards, Indiana’s biggest celebration of tech Talent, Innovation and Community. Tonight, we recognize the leaders, companies and changemakers shaping what’s next for our state, and we invite you to join us to drive Indiana’s tech economy throughout the year.
TALENT
Strengthen the next generation of Indiana’s tech talent.
Outside of the Mira Awards, Xtern is TechPoint’s most recognized brand. In its 13th year, Xtern provides work-based learning that helps close the experience gap and strengthens Indiana’s talent pipeline. It’s not too late to place your 2026 intern in our Xtern Summer Programming to enhance your internship experience. Deadline to commit is April 30.
INNOVATION
Accelerate AI adoption across Indiana.
TechPoint’s AI Adoption Playbook and Resource Directory equip companies with practical tools, peer insights and trusted partners to adopt AI in meaningful ways. From education to implementation, these resources are designed to help businesses move from awareness to action and drive measurable impact.
COMMUNITY
Connect to Indiana's Tech ecosystem.
TechPoint’s success is powered by the partnership of member organizations including innovators, employers and educators from all industries. Our membership includes Fortune 500 companies with massive global presence, exciting startup companies building their foundations and connecting with our Venture Support and higher education institutions strengthening Indiana’s next generation of talent.
Member organizations have priority access to programs, networks and events and help shape TechPoint’s talent, innovation and community work across the state.
Join Indiana leaders on July 24 for Community Connect at the NCAA Hall of Champions, a gathering focused on talent, innovation, and building a stronger future workforce. Register now to connect with peers, gain practical insights, and be part of the discussion.
Tonight's Program
6:30 pm – Doors open
8 pm – Show begins
- Welcome by Chelsea Linder and Eric Christopher, TechPoint
- Resilience Award presented by Ivy Tech Community College
- Nextech CS Teacher of the Year presented by Nextech
- Emerging Tech Leader presented by Purdue University
- Conexus Manufacturing Innovation Award presented by Conexus Indiana
- Ascend Indiana Talent Innovation Award presented by Ascend Indiana
- Trailblazer Award
- Rising Entrepreneur of the Year presented by IU LAB
- AnalytiXIN AI Adoption Award presented by AnalytiXIN
- Startup of the Year presented by IEDC
- Deal of the Year presented by TechPoint
- AgriNovus Indiana Agbioscience Innovation Award presented by AgriNovus Indiana
- TechPoint Tech Innovation of the Year presented by TechPoint
- Community Impact Award presented by Google
- Innovation Service Partner of the Year presented by Elanco
- Tech Company of the Year presented by Eli Lilly and Company
- BioCrossroads Life Sciences Innovation Award presented by BioCrossroads
- Innovation of the Year
9:30 pm – Thank You & Program Close
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for helping make the Mira Awards possible and for supporting the innovators, builders, and leaders driving Indiana’s tech community forward.
PRESENTING SPONSORS
DIAMOND SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
EVENT PARTNERS
Meet the finalists, find key venue information, view the evening’s agenda, and learn about the sponsors supporting tonight’s celebration.