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The annual Bridge Builder Award, bestowed by TechPoint Foundation for Youth, is dedicated to honoring exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to transforming Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education for Indiana students, particularly those typically underrepresented in the tech workforce.  Antonia “Toni” Munguia, Director of Recruitment, Retention, and Diversity at Purdue Polytechnic, is […]

In the first quarter of 2024, the national venture capital (VC) landscape presented a mixed picture, with investment levels at a five-year low based on PitchBook data, despite a slight uptick in valuations and exit activity compared to last quarter. In contrast, Indiana emerged as a bright spot, displaying growth in VC activities across various […]

What do Indiana tech pioneers Zylo, Wunderkind, Market Wagon, Socio and Salesforce Marketing Cloud have in common?  Two invented their subsector and have seen competitors rise around them. Two refined existing services in the face of huge societal change. One was acquired by a global company. Two came for the state’s talent pool and stayed […]

Succeeding in business – or launching one – can be a daunting task under the best of circumstances. Individuals who come from marginalized communities, scarce economic means or have experienced trauma, discrimination or health challenges face additional obstacles on their career journey.  The new TechPoint Resilience Award recognizes the relentless spirit of Hoosier tech ecosystem […]

TechPoint created the Student Entrepreneur of the Year Mira Award last year to recognize exceptional student startup founders and/or operators who looked outside the box, started something new and generated momentum for their concept.    Kerry Ao was a senior in high school when he took home the inaugural Student of the Year award for […]

INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 20, 2024) — TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy, today announced the nominees for its 25th annual Mira Awards program presented by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, Salesforce and a host of the state’s most innovative companies, universities and organizations.     “We look forward to celebrating the 25th anniversary of […]

In an era where technology evolves at breakneck speed, staying ahead can seem daunting. How can anyone keep up with this rapid pace of change, especially in the tech industry?   TechPoint releases roadmap to those seeking to join and advance in the tech sector. “Indiana’s Top 25 Tech Careers and the Skills and Competencies Needed […]

TechPoint’s annual analysis of the state’s annual venture capital (VC) landscape shows Indiana made slight gains in a slow economy and is poised to take advantage of an expected upturn in 2024. Chelsea Linder, TechPoint’s Vice President for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, points out that in March, world economists feared the collapse of the California’s Silicon Valley […]