Indiana innovation

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a present-day catalyst reshaping industries, economies, and the workforce at a rapid pace. For Indiana, a state with a rich legacy in manufacturing, logistics, and life sciences, embracing AI is more than an optional business strategy. It’s a necessity to remain competitive and ensure economic growth.  […]

INDIANAPOLIS (July 23, 2025) — TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy and overall tech ecosystem, today announced the formation of the Indiana CDO Network, bringing together the state’s best minds in data and analytics.   The network, which will hold its inaugural meeting in August, formalizes a previously organic consortium of central […]

Since launching its first Healthy Mom and Baby Innovation Competition in 2020, Parkview Health has embedded innovation into the fabric of its mission to improve health and inspire well-being. In partnership with MATTER, a leading healthcare incubator, the initial competition quickly evolved into a globally recognized platform for advancing maternal and pediatric health. In its […]

In Q2 2025, RT Moore, a long-standing innovator in mechanical contracting, partnered with AI consultancy Stellar to address one of construction’s most persistent and costly challenges:  detecting quality issues before they result in expensive rework. With advances in AI becoming more accessible, RT Moore’s CIO, Josh Adams, asked a critical question: “Could artificial intelligence help catch these issues earlier; ideally, during rough-in construction, before they became expensive problems? And if so, where should RT Moore begin?”

The first half of 2025 demonstrated early signs of stabilization across the U.S. venture market, but several market conditions continue to reshape investor behavior and capital activity. Fundraising remains slow, exits are limited and liquidity continues to lag. Additionally, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving a clear divergence in outcomes:  capital and valuations are increasingly concentrated […]

In the golden age of tech entrepreneurship, all it took was a compelling idea, a strong team, a minimum viable product , and a well-designed pitch deck to get a foot in the door with investors. Ideation-stage startups, companies built around nascent concepts with minimal traction, were once the darlings of seed-stage venture capital. A […]

INDIANAPOLIS (June 20, 2025) — TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s tech ecosystem, today announced its executive committee members for the 2025–2026 term. The newly appointed leadership reflects TechPoint’s ongoing commitment to advancing digital innovation, developing Indiana’s tech talent, and supporting innovation & entrepreneurship.  After distinguished service since 2019, Sherry Aaholm, former Chief Digital Officer of Cummins Inc., is […]

Annual gala will be held in April   INDIANAPOLIS (June 17, 2025) — TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy, today announced its annual Mira Awards gala will be held Friday, April 24, 2026, at The Palladium in Carmel. The annual event is known as the “Oscars of Indiana Tech.” With tech’s transformative […]