Nearly $13 million awarded for statewide career apprenticeship initiative
FuFunds for Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway support regional implementation, Industry Talent Associations, and employer and student engagement The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation has awarded nearly $13 million in funding to eight Indiana organizations working to develop a new pathway for high school and adult students to learn about and train for in-demand careers and help Indiana businesses […]
With $138M grant from Lilly Endowment, IU launches initiative to accelerate bioscience innovation
Read the IU News Press Release Funding will support IU LAB, a state-of-the-art facility at 16 Tech harnessing Indiana’s extensive resources to become national leader in bioscience discovery, commercialization, talent development INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana University will lead significant advances in human health and help make Indiana a global leader in bioscience innovation by establishing the […]
Central Indiana Corporate Partnership announces senior leadership appointments across BioCrossroads, Conexus Indiana and TechPoint
INDIANAPOLIS – The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), alongside its branded initiatives BioCrossroads, Conexus Indiana and TechPoint, today announces the appointment of three senior leaders who will play pivotal roles in shaping the future of Indiana’s life sciences, advanced manufacturing and logistics and technology sectors. Douglas Kiehl, Patrick “PJ” McGrew and Casey Osterkamp joined BioCrossroads, […]
Over $1 million in grants to start building new apprenticeship pathway
Grants from the Fairbanks Foundation to fund formation of industry “talent associations” as critical step for new pathway’s goal of welcoming students as early as 2025-2026 school year INDIANAPOLIS – A new professional education and training pathway for Hoosiers rooted in a youth apprenticeship experience starting in high school is one step closer to reality. […]
BioCrossroads announces the 2024 Indiana Life Sciences Summit, “Transforming Healthcare: Indiana’s Role in Revolutionizing Diabetes and Obesity Management”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS – BioCrossroads is excited to announce the annual Indiana Life Sciences Summit, scheduled for November 7, 2024, at the Biltwell Event Center in Indianapolis. The Summit will focus on “Transforming Healthcare: Indiana’s Role in Revolutionizing Diabetes and Obesity Management,” highlighting Indiana’s significant impact on healthcare, particularly in the development of GLP-1 […]
Indiana solidifies leadership in Life Sciences with remarkable growth in 2023
With a $95 billion economic contribution and significant advancements over the past year, Indiana solidifies its position as a global leader in life sciences. INDIANAPOLIS — In a year marked by incredible accomplishments, Indiana’s life sciences industry once again demonstrated its capacity for substantial economic contribution and pioneering innovation, successfully securing $5.5 billion in capital […]
WISH-TV: BioCrossroads is working to grow life sciences in Indiana
BioCrossroads President and CEO Vince Wong was recently featured on WISH-TV’s Business, Equity and Opportunities show with Scott Sander to talk about the growth of the life sciences in Indiana. Indiana is ranked first in the nation for pharmaceutical exports and second in the nation for life sciences exports. Indiana’s life sciences sector: $95B annual […]
IIB: New BioCrossroads CEO bullish on Indiana’s life sciences future
In February, BioCrossroads, the life sciences initiative of CICP, announced Vince Wong as its new President and CEO. Wong said his experience with both a major corporation and a small startup will prove valuable for his new role. Wong discussed how his previous work will benefit his new job and the state in an interview […]
BioCrossroads Welcomes Vince Wong as President and CEO
In a pivotal moment for Indiana’s life sciences sector, Vince will play a crucial role in championing the newly released life sciences industry strategy. INDIANAPOLIS — Following a thorough national search, BioCrossroads, a catalyst for Indiana’s life sciences sector, today announced the appointment of Vince Wong as its new president and CEO. An esteemed leader […]
Igniting an Industry: A Strategic Vision for Indiana’s Future as a Global Leader in Life Sciences
Collaborative efforts in four key areas will establish Indiana as the leading state for advancing innovations into products that improve health and well-being INDIANAPOLIS – Marking a significant milestone since Indiana’s designation as a federal Tech Hub in October 2023, BioCrossroads today unveils a groundbreaking strategic framework poised to catapult Indiana to the forefront of […]