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Ohio tech steps in to solve opioid crisis

$12 million in competitive research funds are being combined with a further $8 million from the Ohio Opioid Technology Challenge to tackle the opioid crisis.

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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 Macomb Innovation Fund is now stepping in to provide some proper cash.

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The Wisconsin startup bringing electricity to The Congo

One out of every five people on earth have no access to electricity and in Africa the situation is particularly concerning.

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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 City’s biggest startup supporters have merged.

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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.

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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 designed to educate, engage, and connect entrepreneurs.

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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 of sifting through piles of junk to find some hidden gems might seem like a.

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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 arts college is now taking steps to encourage entrepreneurship. The University of Jamestown, originally founded.

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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 2017 cohort.

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

In June Missouri Governor Eric Greitens implemented a task force to encourage startup activity. Since the launch of the Innovation Task Force, a number of workshops have taken place throughout.

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