Indiana innovation

Honoring scientific achievements, R&D efforts, and other trailblazing discoveries that have the potential to change industries The term “innovator” refers to a person or entity that introduces new methods, ideas, or products into the world. True innovation doesn’t go with the flow or by the book; it challenges the status quo and pushes boundaries in […]

Startups with great potential that demonstrate the creative, strategic, and innovative entrepreneurial spirit of Indiana’s technology industry There are a lot of great ideas out there, but it takes determination and perseverance to truly test it and discover if that great idea can one day become a great company with the power to last. The […]

Recognizing educators, organizations, and programs that inspire and open doors for learners of all ages Education is the passport to progress. And education technology―the computer hardware, software, and educational theory and practice utilized to facilitate learning and spark imagination―has flourished in Indiana for many years. The nominees chosen by the independent Mira Awards judges this […]

March is Women’s History Month, so we’re celebrating some of Indiana’s  pioneering female leaders. Much like last month’s Black History Month celebration of Black innovators and entrepreneurs, this list isn’t meant to be comprehensive, rather it’s meant to introduce you to some fierce women who worked to improve Indiana and cleared the way for many […]

Celebrating high-growth, innovation-driven businesses that provide technology products or services (or highly-tech-enabled businesses) Every startup dreams of becoming the next scale-up company. It means you’ve taken your business to the next level, bringing about new opportunities including customers, capital and growth. The Scale-up of the Year award celebrates high-growth, innovation-driven businesses that provide technology products […]

When you have a client that makes delicious concoctions, it only makes sense to check in from time-to-time to spend a little on their treats. It’s a win-win-win as you patronize a good client, get a close-up visual on how things are going all while delighting your team. But Counterpart doesn’t stop there when it […]

In honor of Black History Month, we’re taking a closer look at some of the fascinating Black innovators and entrepreneurs who have made a lasting and significant impact on Indiana and in many cases, indeed, the world. From the familiar names and institutions to the lesser-known pioneers, this list of great Indiana achievers isn’t supposed […]

In March 2020, the emergence of COVID-19 in the U.S. made businesses of all shapes and sizes face tough questions about how they would survive. Some needed only slight adjustments, some reinvented their processes, and still others were forced to pivot their businesses completely. There’s no doubt that it has been a tough year for […]