Technology

IU professor launches Indianapolis startup Kovina Therapeutics to pursue HPV-related cancer treatments

Dr. Elliot Androphy, a professor in the IU School of Medicine, founded Indianapolis-based Kovina Therapeutics to develop small-molecule medicines that target HPV proteins and kill infected cells. IU has co-owned related patents and the startup has received university seed support, venture backing and NIH grants.

IN Hospital Price Transparency Hits 70%, But Key Caveats Remain

A PatientRightsAdvocate.org study of 2,000 health systems found Indiana hospitals’ compliance with federal price-transparency rules rose from 11% in late 2024 to 70% as of 2026-09-16, yet PRA reports only 17% of compliant Indiana hospitals post dollar-and-cent prices usable by patients.

IU Southeast@Novaparke offers reserveable labs and meeting spaces for faculty, startups and community groups

Indiana University Southeast is offering a set of flexible, reserveable spaces at its Novaparke location for class projects, research, meetings, seminars and events; IU Southeast faculty may reserve certain spaces at no cost while community organizations and businesses can rent them. Contact Julie Ingram for availability and rental quotes.

Center for Urban and Regional Excellence courses for September, October 2026

Indiana University Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) is enrolling for noncredit courses scheduled between Sept. 24 and Oct. 29, 2026, spanning art, disaster preparedness, finance, gardening, health and technology. Many offerings are free or low-cost; register online or call 219-980-6907.

Purdue announces Rittal + Eplan Lab to open Sept. 15 in Dudley Hall to train engineering-technology students

Purdue announced the Rittal + Eplan Lab will open Sept. 15 in Dudley Hall, expanding a five-year U.S. research partnership with Rittal and Eplan to give engineering-technology students hands-on experience with digital engineering, infrastructure and automation. The collaboration also includes planned scholarships, internships and joint R&D.

IU names global orthopedic technology executive as CEO of NSF IMPACT Engine in Indiana

On 2026-09-14 Indiana University announced Jim Lancaster as CEO and principal investigator of the NSF IMPACT Engine in Indiana, an IU‑led coalition focused on musculoskeletal health that will receive an initial NSF award of $15 million (two years) and could receive up to $160 million over 10 years to accelerate research-to-market efforts.

‘All INdiana Politics’: Indiana Supreme Court reverses recount, restores Deery to ballot

Mark Cuban Foundation gives high schoolers hands-on AI experience through boot camps

Mark Cuban Foundation schedules free Indianapolis AI boot camp for Oct. 31, Nov. 7 and Nov. 14

Bloomington marks 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks with memorial ceremony at Ivy Tech - The Bloomingtonian

Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards youth grants to 31 Indiana groups, reaching 16,500 people

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded youth literacy grants to 31 organizations across Indiana as part of more than $4.1 million distributed nationwide. Indiana awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 and are intended for books, technology, equipment and professional development.

IMS and NTT INDYCAR extend multiyear Cisco technology partnership, keeping Wi‑Fi and networking support

Penske Entertainment announced Sept. 10 that Cisco will remain a multiyear technology partner for Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. The deal continues Cisco’s role providing networking, wireless and cloud-based systems and keeps its annual Cisco Engage Tech Day at IMS.

Indiana schools and employers face new costs, logistics under state’s redesigned high school diploma

Indiana’s redesigned high school diploma, starting with the class of 2029, adds stackable seals that can require 75–650 hours of work-based learning depending on the path. Districts and local employers are being pressed to expand apprenticeships, transportation and counseling amid funding and scaling concerns.

Indiana State Police seeks nearly $30M federal grant tied to immigration enforcement

Indiana State Police applied in July for up to $30,269,985 from the DOJ’s FY2026 BIDEN program to buy vehicles, covert cameras, cell-site simulators and investigative software that would support immigration-related work and other investigations. The application lists no state match, no new employees and says the funding would sustain ISP’s participation in ICE’s 287(g) program.

Indy Man Accused of Using AI to Create Sexual Videos of Kids

Indiana Women IN Tech Week returns Sept. 13–20, mobilizing statewide events to strengthen the tech talent pipeline

Indiana Women IN Tech Week runs Sept. 13–20 with a series of events across Indianapolis and other Indiana communities to celebrate women in technology, promote leadership and encourage girls and women to pursue tech education and careers. Organizers updated the event list Sept. 9 and may add more events.

National 8.2% health-cost surge projected for 2027 has potential implications for Indiana employers

A Marsh survey of more than 1,800 employers projects an average 8.2% rise in employer health benefit costs in 2027 — the largest increase Marsh has reported since 2003 — and signals potential pressure on plan design and employee paychecks.

The Gadget Guy: Top Labor Day Picks to Shop and Save

Children’s Museum overhaul centers 158‑year‑old Reuben Wells, a potential boost to Indianapolis visitor draw

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis will reopen a renovated train exhibit Sept. 26, featuring a restored 158‑year‑old Reuben Wells locomotive with new interactive technology and accessibility upgrades. The refreshed attraction is included with regular museum admission.

FTC: Scammers are cloning car dealership websites

The Federal Trade Commission warns scammers are using AI to create fake car-dealer websites that mimic real inventories and branding, risking consumer data theft and nonexistent vehicle sales. Indiana officials are urging vigilance and offering a complaint route for victims.

Indiana wins IBI Ag’s North American HQ, bringing farm-focused biotech management and trials to state

Israeli ag-biotech IBI Ag will locate its North American headquarters in Indiana, the first corporate partner under the Iron Nation–Indiana initiative, the governor announced. The HQ will coordinate U.S. field trials, regulatory work and partnerships as the company advances AI-driven bioinsecticides toward commercial release.

Indiana school districts face matching costs after state approves $26.9M in safety grants

The Indiana Secured School Safety Board approved more than $26.9 million in matching grants for 499 projects, with nearly $20 million earmarked for school resource officers and law enforcement on campus. Local districts must provide required matches of 25%, 50% or 100% depending on enrollment and project type.

State Personnel Department seeks raises for hundreds of employees in next budget session

The State Personnel Department requested $151 million to raise wages for numerous state job classes identified as below market in a compensation study presented to the State Budget Committee. The study flagged 37 job classes more than 20% under market and proposes moving workers through pay ranges, including about a 5% adjustment for most affected.

Carmel warns permit applicants of phishing emails demanding wire transfers, risking payment losses and project delays

On September 1, 2026, the City of Carmel alerted residents to a sophisticated phishing campaign impersonating its Department of Community Services that uses real property addresses and case numbers to demand immediate payment—often via wire transfer—for permit fees. The city says it will never request payment by wire transfer, cryptocurrency or mobile apps and urged recipients to verify invoices through its official permit portal or contact the department.