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Midwest startup policy and government news — state venture funds, tax credits, economic development strategies, and regulatory changes affecting founders and investors.

Policy & Government

Startup Genome 2026 Ecosystem Report: Chicago in Top 20 and Detroit Emerging again

Midwest states courted data centers for years. Now some are asking who pays.

Win the People, Win the Ecosystem

In small-scale manufacturing, winning a contract is when the issues start.

Minnesota DEED awards nearly $43 million for business expansions and job training

SBA $1M Patriot Pitch Competition for 250th anniversary celebrations

Indiana's Quiet Bet on Ports: Geography Decides and Movement Follows

The case for bottom-up economic development in manufacturing

Indiana launches IN AI, a statewide initiative to drive employer AI adoption

Most University Innovations Aren’t Meant to Be Startups

Minnesota workers at risk with highest generative AI ‘exposure’ in Midwest

Michigan Unveils 10 Year Maritime Strategy for Great Lakes Innovation

U.S. Manufacturing Focuses on Workforce Up skilling and Technology

Michigan: OpenAI Stargate project “largest investment in state history”

Support for Michigan Tax Credit aimed to Boost Startup Investment

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