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Great Lakes Venture Capital Association launches to empower region’s venture capital firms Evan Weese Kaleb Dumot Tim Schigel Chad Summe eGateway Capital Madeline McIntyre https://lnkd.in/eRfJszhF

Innovation takes flight in Dayton with Ohio’s newest innovation hub Keith Instone OhioX https://lnkd.in/evmhYKsm

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and CyberOhio launch $7 Million grant program to strengthen local government cybersecurity Spencer Gross OhioX https://lnkd.in/e34J-i-6

Cleveland-based NeuroTherapia, Inc. has raised a $12.3 million Series B led by Cleveland Clinic https://lnkd.in/ehaVzZr2

Applications are now open for Pediatric Device Innovation Grants run by the Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/e9Gsftn4 Nationwide Children's Hospital Office of Technology Commercialization at Nationwide Children's Hospital

Columbus-based HubiFi raises $2.5 million seed round to automate revenue management for high-transaction enterprises. https://lnkd.in/eGtKZPfz Rev1 Ventures OhioX

Cincinnati’s BrandRank.AI raises $1.2 million seed round for AI-driven brand search analytics. Pete Blackshaw Kelly Cohen Hank Hudepohl https://lnkd.in/enriF9Xp

Blue Abyss, a UK company, plans to construct a state-of-the-art hub that includes a hotel and a center for testing extreme environments. The facility will have the largest and deepest subsea training pool, along with end-to-end astronaut training facilities. Located adjacent to the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, the innovative resources of this 12-acre site will create jobs and attract top-tier talent to the state.  https://lnkd.in/e_2gKDEt

Ohio is one of the first states in the country to offer residents the ability to have their drivers license or ID on their phone. This launch is the latest in Ohio’s commitment to being at the forefront of technological innovation and Ohioans can use their digital IDs at locations such as TSA checkpoints at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and CVG Airport - Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. https://lnkd.in/eecrzeNM

The University of Toledo receives $1 million to lead mechatronics program. The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded the University of Toledo nearly $1 million to support Experiential Learning Opportunities in Mechatronics, in collaboration with Toledo Public Schools, Owens Community College and Dana Incorporated. This three-year initiative aims to provide 150 high school students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds with hands-on learning opportunities focused on electric vehicles and advanced manufacturing. https://lnkd.in/eUz8V-RC