Developer withdraws plans for massive Hancock County data center
Surge Development withdrew its rezoning request this week after significant public opposition to the plan, much of it voiced at a public information meeting earlier this month.
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Coinbase said cyber crooks stole customer information, demanded $20M ransom payment
The largest cryptocurrency exchange based in the U.S said Thursday that criminals had improperly obtained personal data on the exchange’s customers for use in crypto-stealing scams.
Indiana Fever’s new streaming service will let fans watch live games, replays
Fever Direct, a partnership between Pacers Sports & Entertainment and New York City-based Endeavor Media, will offer broadcasts of more than a dozen regular-season games, as well as replays and other Fever-produced content.
Fishers-based smart-mailbox company Arrive AI set to go public this week
The company, which has developed a smart-mailbox system for drone delivery, said it expects to begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange.
Indianapolis-based Olio secures $11M venture investment
Olio offers a software platform that allows health systems, physician groups and insurers to coordinate patient care across different settings.
State government says hack caused overnight email blitz
Indiana Office of Technology officials said the emails were scams and discouraged recipients from clicking on the links.
Q&A: Geng Wang works to help organizations that give back
Geng Wang and co-founder Michael Jeffrey launched the startup Civic Champs in 2019.
2025 Innovation Issue: What’s a startup? Most say it’s a company that’s young, disruptive and scalable
Even seasoned entrepreneurs and business executives have different takes about exactly what constitutes a startup—or at least a successful one.
2025 Innovation Issue: Startup expert says founders need business skills in addition to a great idea
Rob Mathews, executive director of Ball State University’s Entrepreneurship Center, views leadership and innovation as inseparable attributes for a startup.
Rally innovation conference to continue as planned, likely without state support
Rally innovation conference creator Elevate Ventures says Rally will take place as planned this year, but organizers are not counting on financial support from the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
Tech industry warns investment pledges hinge on research tax break
Major tech companies lobbying to salvage a tax deduction for research and development say they might pull back from high-profile pledges of new U.S. investments if Congress doesn’t fully reinstate the break.
Bloomington entrepreneurship center The Mill names new CEO
The new leader replaces The Mill’s founding CEO, Pat East, who announced his departure in January.
Apple working to move to AI search in browser amid Google fallout
The heart of the dispute is Apple and Google’s estimated $20 billion-a-year deal that makes Google the default offering for queries in Apple’s included browser.
Launch Fishers working with California-based Plug and Play to help local startups
Launch Fishers recently formed a partnership with venture firm and accelerator operator Plug and Play, giving Launch Fishers members access to Plug and Play’s network of resources and connections across the country.
Apple posts stronger-than-expected Q2 results
Apple’s earnings for the first three months of the year topped expectations thanks to high demand for its iPhones, and the company said tariffs had a limited effect on the quarter’s results.
Meta launches standalone AI app to compete with ChatGPT
The Meta AI app includes a “discover” feed that lets users see how others are interacting with AI and a voice mode for interacting with the AI.
Amazon launches its first internet satellites to compete against SpaceX’s Starlinks
Amazon aims to put more than 3,200 of the satellites into orbit to provide broadband service around the globe.
The Heritage Group discontinues business accelerator program
The company said it wants to focus more on innovation activities within its 30-plus existing operating companies.
IU LAB announces accelerator partnerships with Gener8tor, Plug and Play
In addition, IU LAB announced that its accelerator programs will now be called IU Health Incubator at IU LAB, thanks to a $4.5 million, three-year sponsorship deal with IU Health.
Google faces off with government in attempt to break up company in search monopoly case
The drama will unfold in a Washington, D.C., courtroom during the next three weeks during hearings that will determine how the company should be penalized for operating an illegal monopoly in search.