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Akron’s I-Corps prepares entrepreneurs to fill a market need

The National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Innovation Corps program continues to provide support for tech entrepreneurs across Ohio. Find out more about The University of Akron’s I-Corps startup support and application requirements for the Summer Cohort here: Apply for I-Corps. Read Full Article: Akron’s I-Corps prepares... Read More

Biden plans $100 billion broadband investment

Biden’s ambitious broadband infrastructure plan presents challenges and opportunities for Ohio. Join OITA’s efforts to promote an “all of the above” approach to solving the digital divide.  To learn more contact us! Read Full Article: Biden plans $100 billion broadband investment... Read More

Microsoft targets 50,000 global jobs with LinkedIn ‘re-skilling’ effort

Microsoft plans to hire 50,000 new global employees into their “ecosystem” as part of a broader career-switching push encouraged by LinkedIn. LinkedIn’s efforts include free ‘re-skilling’ digital training courses aimed towards those who lost their jobs due to COVID. If you are... Read More

Think tank launches cybersecurity training for state officials

“Cyber hygiene” has never been more important for big businesses, private individuals, and government officials alike. This week, non-profit Think Tank, National Cybersecurity Center, launched a new initiative geared towards deepening the understanding of cyber knowledge- by training and informing state... Read More

As It Undergoes Transformation, U.S. Power Grid Embraces AI

Another use case for AI — Artificial intelligence is being used to solve the real world problems of the future…energy, IoT, electric vehicles, carbon and climate. “Those who adopt AI will thrive, those who do not will be acquired” Where... Read More

Team Ohio

TEAM OHIO was just named in the Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers of 2021 by Government Technology. Efforts from Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, and CIO Ervan R. on the #InnovateOhio platform led to this accomplishment. Check out the Team Ohio Bio below,... Read More

Cleveland-headquartered start-up BoxCast buys competitor after big gains during pandemic

Keep pushing to bring tech to the Midwest, Ohioans! News broke today revealing Cleveland-based BoxCast‘s purchase of Stream Monkey, another streaming service. Congratulations to CEO & Co-Founder Gordon Daily and BoxCast for the continual success and growth. Read Full Article: Cleveland-headquartered start-up BoxCast... Read More

Road to recovery: How Google Cloud is helping states get the COVID-19 vaccine to more people

Long-time member and supporter of OITA, Google, continues to help local and state governments in the fight against COVID-19. Check out this article to learn more about the states Google Cloud has helped and what’s next in #covidresponse, #techindustry and #telehealth. Read Full Article: Road to recovery:... Read More

Northeast Ohio gets ‘game changing’ investment for high-tech startups

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The money will go to establish Northeast Ohio as a high-tech and health innovation hub, according to JumpStart, Inc., a nonprofit that helps entrepreneurs and small businesses with seed money. “For any new company and new... Read More

Tech Elevator and Ohio to Work partner to launch tech worker careers

Great work Dana Saucier Jr and JobsOhio. Our members are ready to work with you on this effort! Read Full Article: Tech Elevator and Ohio to Work partner to launch tech worker careers... Read More

Proposals are due by October 15th, 2021

Technology First is seeking proposals for speaker participation in the 2022 Ohio Information Security Conference.

This conference has 400+ participants from all industries and verticals!

Wondering if you should submit? Here are a couple reasons we think you should!

  • Speaking to current and leading edge topics builds brand exposure AND positions you and your company as thought leaders in technology