• Ohio

Tech being used to prevent harmful algal blooms in Midwest

The Midwest may be out of the reach of rising sea levels, but it’s not…

  • Wisconsin

Wisconsin startup promotes local growth by connecting businesses and freelancers

Take it from a writer: finding a job is not always an easy task --…

  • Ohio

The economic benefits of expanding broadband coverage in Ohio: study

A recent study from Ohio State University analyzed the the state’s connectivity in terms of…

  • Iowa
  • Startups

Iowa startup raises $2 million for surgical robotics development

Iowa based startup iotaMotion today announced they have raised $2 million to begin development on…

  • Business
  • Startups

Payment processing shouldn’t be road block for SMBs

We live in a time in which making a payment gets more technologically advanced by…

  • Ohio

Ohio tech steps in to solve opioid crisis

$12 million in competitive research funds are being combined with a further $8 million from…

  • Michigan

Tech for good is starting to get serious investment and Detroit is its home

Tech for good hasn’t undergone the rise we thought it might but Detroit-based investment fund…

  • Wisconsin

The Wisconsin startup bringing electricity to The Congo

One out of every five people on earth have no access to electricity and in…

  • Kansas City
  • Missouri

Kansas City Startup Foundation and CEED combine and receive $1M donation

As the Midwest continues its snowballing success as a hotspot for startups, two of Kansas…

  • Des Moines
  • Iowa

University of Iowa Venture School accepting applications to put Iowa back on the map

The University of Iowa Venture School is a renowned statewide program for budding entrepreneurs. (more…)

  • Tech

1 Million Cups, the monthly entrepreneurial meetup which is taking the Midwest by storm

1 Million Cups (1MC) is a free, weekly program that takes place across the nation…

  • Business
  • Editor Picks

The Detroit company that’s turning old buildings into guitars

As the classic saying goes “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”. While the idea…

  • Startups

North Dakota’s University of Jamestown joins movement to bolster Midwest innovation

The Midwest is making a big push towards innovating the startup community. A private liberal…

  • Startups
  • Tech

Challenging Silicon Valley: Last day to apply to Ottawa-based SaaS accelerator

Today, August 11, is the last day to apply to Ottawa-based SaaS accelerator L-SPARK’s Fall…

  • Kansas City
  • Missouri

Governor’s plan to make Missouri center of innovation reflects growing Midwest trend

In June Missouri Governor Eric Greitens implemented a task force to encourage startup activity. Since…