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Techstars Columbus turns 2, welcomes Fall 2025 cohort

Techstars Columbus is turning two with a fresh milestone: its Fall 2025 cohort. Eight startups are joining the accelerator, and five are from outside Ohio—a sign that Columbus is becoming a magnet for companies from hubs like San Francisco and New York. Meet the class reshaping biotech, AI, aerospace, and more.

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Collisions and Capital: How JumpStart and Lorne Novick are accelerating Ohio’s startups

JumpStart’s Interim CEO Lorne Novick is steering one of Ohio’s most influential startup organizations through a pivotal moment. With VC Fest returning to Cleveland September 16–17, Novick is focused on connecting founders and funders, diversifying capital, and expanding services to help Ohio entrepreneurs grow faster and compete on a national stage.

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Out of Office with Jessica Sublett: Cooking up Akron’s next chapter of innovation

Jessica Sublett is leading Akron’s Bounce Innovation Hub from inside a nine-story former tire factory turned 300,000-square-foot innovation center. As CEO, she’s helping position Akron as a national leader in advanced materials and polymers while also serving as a connector for the city’s entrepreneurs. Outside of work, she recharges with boating, hiking, and cooking.

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Cleveland startup Beacon launches to pay you for referrals

Cleveland-based startup Beacon has launched with a mission to pay people for helping their networks land jobs. Early customers are already seeing results, signaling how Beacon could reshape referrals into a formal, rewarding marketplace for recruiters, companies, and everyday professionals alike.

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Ohio puts $7.1 million behind student career tech pathways

Ohio is investing $7.1M to expand career pathways for students. The two-year plan will boost access to career-technical education, advising, and mentoring across the state. With a new state toolkit and funding support, schools and partners can help more students pursue high-demand careers. Applications are due September 17th.

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Third annual Ohio VC Fest returns to Cleveland in September with star speakers, global pitch competition

Next month, top investors, founders, industry leaders and innovators will converge in Cleveland for Ohio VC Fest ’25. Now in its third year, the networking conference, produced by JumpStart with the support of partners like JobsOhio, Cyrannus and more, quickly became a can’t-miss event for those passionate about Ohio’s role in shaping the future of technology.

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JobsOhio launches major relocation incentive to attract STEM and tech talent

JobsOhio just launched a $15,000-per-hire relocation incentive to help Ohio employers attract STEM and technical talent from out of state. With up to $225,000 available per company, this new program is part of a broader strategy to grow Ohio’s skilled workforce and fuel the state’s surging tech and innovation economy.

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SoftBank revealed as buyer of Foxconn’s Lordstown plant in $375 million deal for AI server and data center pivot—reports

Japanese tech investment giant SoftBank has purchased Foxconn’s 6.2 million-square-foot Lordstown plant for $375 million according to Bloomberg. Foxconn will continue operating the site, shifting production to AI server and cloud computing hardware — a move that further boosts Ohio’s growing role in U.S. AI infrastructure and data center development.

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Ohio’s Cybersecurity Mandate Sets a New Standard for Public Sector Resilience—Op-Ed

Ohio has taken a significant and timely step toward improving cybersecurity across the state. Following a wave of cyberattacks on local governments, including major incidents in Cleveland, Columbus, and Washington Court House, the state has enacted new rules requiring all local governments to implement cybersecurity policies and publicly approve any ransomware payments.

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Pantomath raises $30 million Series B to power the future of enterprise data operations

Cincinnati-based Pantomath has raised $30 million in Series B funding led by General Catalyst to expand its AI-powered data operations platform. The company is moving beyond observability to autonomous issue resolution, helping enterprises reduce data downtime and manual troubleshooting. Pantomath is part of Ohio’s growing footprint in real-world AI innovation.

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Out of the Lab, Into the Office: How SkillSpout Is making AI adoption safe, structured, and accessible

SkillSpout, co-founded by Melanie McGee, is working to make AI adoption in Ohio safe, structured, and accessible. Through its MomentumAI program, the team helps organizations train staff, create policies, and integrate AI into daily operations—tackling one of the state’s biggest challenges: turning AI potential into practical, people-driven results.

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Tyler Technologies acquires Columbus-based Emergency Networking

Tyler Technologies has acquired Columbus-based Emergency Networking, a SaaS provider for fire and EMS agencies, to strengthen its public safety suite ahead of the Jan. 1, 2026 federal shift to NERIS reporting. Emergency Networking is among the first fire records solutions to meet NERIS compliance, serving 500+ clients nationwide.

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State funding now open to help Ohio innovators commercialize new tech

New funding is now available to help Ohio researchers and startups bring breakthrough technologies to market. Through the Ohio Third Frontier’s TVSF program, grants of up to $1 million will support commercialization efforts in advanced manufacturing, biotech, AI, and more. Proposals are due August 8, with awards announced in October.

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Bridging business and tech: How Nick Enger is scaling ATC from Southwest Ohio to nationwide reach

In today’s fast-moving digital economy, businesses need more than just IT support, they need a strategic partner. That’s exactly what Nick Enger, President and CTO of Advanced Technology Consulting (ATC), aims to provide. Based just north of Cincinnati, ATC helps companies across the country navigate complex technology decisions.

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