The Loom, a fashion innovation hub in Columbus for boosting fashion entrepreneurship, is a partnership between CCAD & CFA and will open in 2026
From prototype to orbital logistics: CEO of Kall Morris Inc Troy Morris on building "tow trucks for space" in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
We looked at Midwest startup fundraising over the past decade by industry: Health dominates, but do Manufacturing, Deeptech, and new initiatives in Quantum and Fusion offer growth opportunities? Or is it a mirage?
Midwest firms shine on Fast Company's "Best Workplaces for Innovators" list, showcasing a robust culture of R&D and talent.
Midwest Dairy Accelerator boosts dairy innovation. RoseBud Ice Cream & Zoguri win top prizes, highlighting functional & convenient dairy for consumers.
Indiana entrepreneurship thrives across all 92 counties, driving a resilient economy. How do diverse local strengths build statewide innovation?
Kin raises $50M at $2B valuation to expand direct-to-consumer home insurance. Learn how this profitable insurtech is addressing extreme weather risks.
JR Automation, a Hitachi company, unveils a new $72.8M global HQ in Michigan, boosting advanced manufacturing & creating high-quality jobs.
IU passes $1B+ research funding, aiming to boost Indiana's economy, jobs, and innovation in biosciences, microelectronics, and medical breakthroughs.
Midwest startup rankings 2025: Uncover key trends for the top cities in Illinois, MN, IN, MI, OH, and WI's evolving ecosystems.
How can Midwest states retain their talent? Mollie Kuramoto argues that education, vibrant ecosystems, appealing environments and successful outcomes all help.
Techstars opens Spring 2026 applications with enhanced $220K funding alongside mentorship, network access, & partner benefits.
Tech events in Ohio: Black Tech Week, Ohio VC Fest, & StartupCincy Week, build strong founder communities, foster connections, & drive economic impact.
Michigan's PitchMI will be the nation's largest state-based startup pitch competition, offering $4M to MI companies.
Ex-High Alpha Operating Partner and ExactTarget VP RJ Talyor's journey, from swim lessons to revolutionizing email marketing from Indiana.
Michelle Erikson of Plymouth Growth asks whether we should unlock more creativity in venture capital. Can widening investment apertures benefit the ecosystem?
MSU launches the first FMVSS & ADA-certified Level-4 autonomous electric bus in the US, enhancing campus mobility & advancing research.
The state passes key crypto consumer protection laws to combat $272M fraud, regulating digital assets to safeguard residents.
Kettering University launches nation's first accelerated semiconductor degree, combining academics with co-op experiences to meet industry demand.
Minnesota's junior VCs are building community. But how do they foster collaboration, deal flow, and talent retention?
Are Deeptech companies booming in the Midwest? we look at the data, definitions, and reasons behind the category, from agritech to quantum.
Small businesses rapidly adopt AI, driving workforce growth and efficiency. US Chamber report shows crypto interest, regional tech trends, and regulatory concerns.
Swept AI raises $1.4M pre-seed to bolster AI safety. Michigan-based platform supervises autonomous AI, ensuring trustworthiness for high-stakes applications.
2025 event includes investor match-making, AI focus, and chance of a $1M prize.
City leads Inc. 5000 list as the fastest-growing U.S. metro. Midwest shows strength, with healthcare & medical surging.
Landon Campbell of Drive Capital in Chicago shares his free resources for Chicago founders: VC, accelerators, workspaces, grants, & events.
Where do Midwest VC firms place on TIME's Top 350 list of America’s Top Venture Capital Firms of 2025?
Shifty's Beth Hussey, a restaurant veteran, launched a training app for training staff. Her journey: hustle, learn to code, and secure $2M funding.
GENIUS NY selects 5 startups, including Ohio's Lighthouse Avionics, for its accelerator. Testing new tech solutions and competing for $3m in investments.
PropTech software platform wins 'Investment Management Platform of the Year' award, following Series B earlier this year.
Chicago: a new quantum computing hub? State invests $500M in quantum & microelectronics, building a cryofacility & attracting top talent.
Ocra secures $5M to boost AI parking yield for hotels & CRE. Near 200% growth, new CTO Anthony Broad-Crawford joins.
Michigan Angel Collective bridges the funding gap for startups, accelerating capital access and increasing deal velocity across Michigan.
Voyager selects team for VISTA, a US-first space research and manufacturing park at Ohio State, advancing in-space innovation and economic growth.
Midwest startups can learn from baseball's 'Draft & Develop' strategy. Build winning teams with local talent, proving regional VC can rival coastal hubs.
Assembly Ventures' Chris Thomas on Reindustrialize 2.0: reindustrializing the US, the Midwest's opportunity, and moving past innovation theater.
NSF grants $15M to U. of Illinois' Molecule Maker Lab for AI tools in molecular science. Discover how AI accelerates molecule discovery & synthesis.
HistoSonics acquired for $2.25B to expand non-invasive cancer therapy globally. Edison System uses focused ultrasound to destroy tumors.
Great Lakes VC Summit: Midwest GPs collaborate to build community and foster regional growth.
UW-Green Bay to host 35th Wisconsin Space Conference on Aug 22, 2025, focusing on energy for space operations with NASA's Lindsay Kaldon.
Detroit launches a $700K Startup Fund to boost its tech sector. Grants for local tech startups, fostering innovation, job creation, and talent retention.
Indiana: entrepreneurship hub? Sebastian Penix shares his view on a supportive ecosystem, favorable business climate, and thriving university innovation.
iXplore Co-Founder Heather Jackson wants to make career discovery as immersive - and as local - as a county-fair ride
Discover how Start Midwest is amplifying Midwest startup stories, bridging talent, capital, and innovation across Detroit and the greater heartland.
Chris Nolte of Bloom asks whether manufacturing in the U.S. is simply misunderstood and asks whether America’s industrial sector is actually on the verge of transformation.
Wisconsin startups defy national trends with $77M in Q2 2025 funding, a 49% QoQ increase.
Illinois VC funding dropped 65% in Q2 2025 but shows signs of swift Q3 recovery. Health tech leads deals.
Cincinnati's "City-as-a-Lab" initiative fosters innovation through trust and collaboration, helping startups like Airtrek Robotics thrive.
Ann Arbor's a2Tech360 festival expands to 10 days (Sept 24-Oct 3, 2025) for its 10th anniversary, showcasing innovation, tech, talent, and startups.
Blueflite & Airspace Link launch US-made autonomous drone delivery in Michigan for automotive & healthcare logistics.
Aligned Data Centers to transform Ohio's Conesville Industrial Park into an AI hub, bringing billions in investment & new jobs by 2026.
Ohio bucks national VC trends in Q2 2025, with $424m raised. Discover the top deals in the state's resilient startup ecosystem.
See how AI, efficiency, and market shifts impact growth, fundraising & more by voting in the SaaS Benchmarks Survey by August 22nd.
Indiana Q2 2025 startup funding hit $153M, up 11% YoY. Health & energy sectors startups were amongst those funded.
Discover how Manufacturing Happy Hour is reshaping U.S. industry with automation, storytelling, and Midwest innovation - one candid podcast at a time.
Michigan Q2 2025 startup funding soared to $2.2B, driven by Acrisure's $2.1B raise. This highlights Michigan's potential and growth opportunities.
Mastercraft Ventures secures $6.2M to fund WI startups in AI, manufacturing, & agtech, in an effort to close the state's venture capital gap.
Chicago's UChicago & IBM launch the first U.S. quantum startup accelerator, boosting Illinois as a global tech hub with major investments.
Minnesota Q2 2025 startup funding dropped 43% to $176M. Health tech leads with Corvia Medical ($55M) & Alpheus ($52M) top rounds.
Minnesota: a rising force in healthtech & wellness. Discover how its unique ecosystem fosters innovation, solves real problems, & attracts smart investors.
Explore Derrick Maultsby Jr.'s perspective on Black Tech Week. An essential interview for understanding this important event.
Arrive AI expands globally, adding 40 tech jobs in Fishers, Indiana. The company rolls out smart mailboxes & partners internationally.
Henry Ford Health & MSU launch a $10M innovation hub to accelerate healthcare tech. Supports startups in digital health, AI, and medical devices.
Propel People secures $3M to accelerate skilled trades hiring. AI-powered platform tackles construction labor shortages and hires new CEO Dexter Bachelder.
Michigan’s bold growth plan is working - focused on talent, innovation, and affordable living. See why people are moving here.
Future in the Making is a new YouTube channel by the Co-Founder of Bloom, Chris Nolte.
Pure Lithium Corporation invests $46m in Chicago for lithium battery production, creating 50 jobs & boosting IL clean energy.
MeetYourClass tackles the college enrollment cliff by connecting students, boosting yield, and fighting summer melt. Built in the Midwest for higher education partners.
The funds go to tech incubators for startups in life sciences, AI, ag tech, manufacturing, & clean energy, boosting innovation statewide.
UW-Milwaukee, with Microsoft and Titletown Tech, launched the nation’s first AI Co-Innovation Lab, a $3M facility to accelerate AI adoption in manufacturing and boost Wisconsin's tech economy.
FusionX: Great Lakes convenes leaders to accelerate fusion energy in the Midwest, spotlighting investment, supply chain, and regional strength.
TechChicago Week 2025: Discover key events on AI, healthcare, and pre-seed investing in Chicago. Insights from industry leaders.
Midwest startup leaders share insights on challenges, opportunities, and the future of innovation in the region.
In our first-ever Midwest University Rankings, we look at which schools produce the most VC-backed startups, founders, and funds raised.
Madelyn Rutter of TechNexus shares the power of Midwest brands and innovation, demonstrating a place where iconic businesses help shape our future.
APFusion raises $6.5M to digitize auto salvage, bridging salvage yards and aftermarket suppliers with B2B marketplace and software solutions.
Nominations for 'Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota', won by Scotch Tape last year, close August 15th.
UW-Stevens Point launches ethical AI bachelor's degree. Prepares students for AI careers with focus on technical skills, ethics, and community.
Woodchuck secures $3.75M to turn wood waste into green energy with AI, cutting CO2 & costs, boosting grid stability.
Applications for Michigan tech grants up to $100K are extended to July 14. Funding helps product development & manufacturing.
Milwaukee drone show replaces fireworks, saving funds, reducing noise, and celebrating local heritage with original soundtrack.
DTECH Midwest 2025: Utility leaders, regulators, and experts discuss grid modernization, AI, and renewables.
Cadillac aims for a strategic 2026 F1 entry with operational model spanning US and Europe; team intends to build a competitive American Formula One presence.
UToledo launches hydrogen workforce initiative with regional partners, backed by a $3M DOE grant. New programs and certifications aim for Fall 2026 start.
Event in Indiana for African startups showcases network to boost trade & innovation ties.
Kodiak Robotics & Roush Industries mass-produce driverless trucks for Atlas Energy Solutions, expanding autonomous logistics in the Permian Basin.
Sebastian Penix of Heartland Valley shares his journey in the Midwest entrepreneurial ecosystem, highlighting the need for stronger connections.
AgriNovus Indiana’s Velocity accelerator awards $25,000 to 3 startups for breakthroughs in agribioscience, biomanufacturing & plant-based snacks.
Columbus-based Arvo Tech hires SaaS veteran as CEO to accelerate its bookkeeping, tax-credit and finance platform for small and mid-sized businesses.
A Fireside Chat featuring Scott Ryder of Flow at SxSW: Midwest House
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance partners with Akur8 to enhance AI-driven pricing, optimizing strategies and financial outcomes across property and casualty lines.
Midwest Startups Overlooked: The Silent $40m Raise and the Need for Local Media Coverage
All the deals for this week ending July 17, 2025: NxLite raises $16.6M in Detroit and ReElement $25M in Indianapolis, among deals across five states.
Chicago hit #20 globally and Detroit climbed to #11 among emerging ecosystems in the 2026 Startup Genome report. But the AI-Native funding gap is widening for the Midwest
Angela Damiani, founder of Newaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin provides insight into why achievement in the region is predicated upon entrepreneurial resolve rather than established institutional backing.
