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A Prime-Time Moment for Indiana’s Young Innovators — Thanks to WRTV
Most brands pay thousands to run a commercial during Shark Tank, but thanks to the generosity of WRTV, our 2025 Innovate WithIN state winners got their own 30-second primetime spotlight, completely free.
STARTedUP Foundation Announces 2025 Innovate WithIN State Champions
This day capped off a months-long journey of ideation, regional competitions, and business development for the top ten teams, culminating in one of the most competitive and forward-thinking student entrepreneur showcases to date.
Fellow Spotlight: Craig Harper Named 2025 Carmel Clay Schools Teacher of the Year
We are thrilled to celebrate one of our very own STARTedUP Fellows, Craig Harper, for being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Carmel High School!
STARTedUP Alumni Spotlight: Forbes Feature
Ethan Hilton and Tolen Schreid, both STARTedUP alumni and co-founders of caseflood.ai, were recently featured in Forbes in an article about how AI is transforming the legal profession.
Perry Central Student Advances to State Finals in Statewide Business Pitch Competition
Lyla Schultz, a student at Perry Central Jr-Sr High School, recently claimed first place in the Innovate WithIN Region 1 competition held in Evansville.
The STARTedUP Foundation announces 2025 Innovate WithIN state finalists
Ten teams have been selected out of 60 to compete in the State Finals taking place at Butler University on June 20, 2025
Wildcard surprise at Region 4 Innovate WithIN competition
While Ashton Verbish's Safety Glow continues to win awards, another team landed a first in STARTedUP history during the Region 4 Innovate WithIN pitch competition April 14.
Hanover Central teen wins Innovate WithIN regional contest
A Hanover Central High School student eked out a razor-thin victory during the Innovate WithIN regional pitch competition at Purdue University Northwest
Hobart students get advice from Savannah Bananas founder
Savannah Bananas founder Jesse Cole speaks to students from Hobart High School and other schools across Indiana on Thursday as part of a virtual discussion hosted by the STARTedUP Foundation.Apr 10, 2025
Westfield High School to Host Innovation Competition
John Moore, a Westfield High School teacher and STARTedUP innovation coach and teacher fellow, was recently featured in the news as 163 students across 81 teams prepare to pitch their business ideas and compete for seed funding!
STARTedUP Foundation Turns Students into Innovators
The STARTedUP Foundation empowers and encourages Indiana high school students to find solutions to major problems.
Southeast Indiana’s Top Student Innovators to Compete in Innovate WithIN’s Region 6 Pitch Competition
Northeast Indiana’s Top Student Innovators to Compete in Innovate WithIN’s Region 5 Pitch Competition
Northwest Indiana’s Top Student Innovators to Compete in Innovate WithIN’s Region 4 Pitch Competition
East-Central Indiana’s Top Student Innovators to Compete in Innovate WithIN’s Region 3 Pitch Competition
West-Central Indiana’s Top Student Innovators to Compete in Innovate WithIN’s Region 2 Pitch Competition
Southwest Indiana’s Top Student Innovators to Compete in Innovate WithIN’s Region 1 Pitch Competition
STARTedUP Foundation Partners with Telabotics and Vincennes University to Launch “Innovation Cobot Workshops”
Pilot program will introduce collaborative robots (“cobots”) development workshops to unserved high school students across Indiana, preparing them for in-demand careers in advanced manufacturing.
Innovate WithIN Alumni Caseflood.ai Joins Y Combinator
Innovation, grit, and real-world impact—these are the pillars of Innovate WithIN, and no story embodies them better than that of Caseflood.ai. We are thrilled to announce that the 2024 Innovate WithIN state champions Ethan Hilton and Tolen Schreid have been accepted into Y Combinator, one of the most prestigious startup accelerators in the world!
STARTedUP Wins Mira Talent Impact of the Year Award
The STARTedUP Foundation is honored to be named the 2025 Mira Talent Impact of the Year award winner! This recognition is a testament to our dedication to empowering students and educators across Indiana through innovation, entrepreneurship, and real-world experiences.