2026 Innovation Issue: VR makes quiet impact on therapy, science, education
All over central Indiana, virtual reality is being put to good use.
Innovation Issue 2026
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2026 Innovation Issue: Many banks are exploring blockchain’s potential, but few are using it
Blockchain, the technology underpinning cryptocurrency, hasn’t taken off in the banking industry the way many may have expected.
2026 Innovation Issue: Building on a brother’s legacy
The late Philip Low’s research focus included using small molecules to reach cancer cells. His brother, Martin, spoke with IBJ about his brother’s science and where their company is heading.
2026 Innovation Issue: Nonprofit’s model helps accelerate battery tech
Since 2013, the Battery Innovation Center and its team of 15 people has helped roughly 500 companies develop technologies necessary for electric vehicles, the power grid and drones.
2026 Innovation Issue: Salena Scardina: AI just removed the excuses to not adopt design thinking
Even in a fail-fast environment, there are clear advantages to thinking creatively, optimistically and exploring non-traditional solutions early.
2026 Innovation Issue: Indiana was a top recipient of federal program’s funding
Although SK Hynix is the only Indiana manufacturing project to receive grant funding, the state still ranks eighth nationally for money allocated to semiconductor projects.
2026 Innovation Issue: Braun, Trump sweep DEI out of government
In a letter to Hoosiers, Braun said the state was “replacing the divisive DEI ideology with a level playing field of MEI: Merit, Excellence, and Innovation.”
Once a niche, telehealth now routine care option
It was an overnight gamechanger for the nation’s health care system, which had long held fast to in-person visits at bricks-and-mortar buildings, even for the most routine care.
2026 Innovation Issue: Tony Mason: State’s shift away from DEI ignores what data says
Under the state’s new policy, how will we even know if merit, excellence and innovation are achieved?
2026 Innovation Issue: Smart manufacturing grant program boosted sector
Demand for the program was exceptionally high, and funds were exhausted each year. But the Legislature didn’t fund the program in the state’s current budget.