Chicago's S2G Investments closes $1B Solutions Fund I for growth-stage food, energy, and ocean companies. $300M already deployed across 10 investments.

Madison's EnsoData secures growth capital from CIBC Innovation Banking to expand its AI-powered home sleep testing platform. Amount not disclosed.

Detroit's top AI student startups compete in the Red Bull Basement World Final. Discover the 3 winning teams tackling fraud, health, and neurologic events.

A guide to Michigan Tech Week 2026 from Michigan Founders Fund's Aria Spears: Lightning Rounds, regional and industry meetups and a special reveal.

Microsoft's massive AI data center in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, begins limited operations with 375+ new jobs projected.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun launched IN AI, a statewide initiative to help employers adopt artificial intelligence and reach over 1 million Hoosiers.

Scott Litman and Dan Mallin built and exited five Minnesota companies together, then founded the Minnesota Cup to grow the state's startup ecosystem.

Electric Outdoors founder Josef Hjelmaker built an off-grid energy startup in Michigan that raised $3M after a 24-year corporate career at Whirlpool and Thor Industries.