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.

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!

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.

United Way of Central Indiana has proudly announced the six winners of this year’s ELEVATE Awards, celebrating the region’s most impactful young philanthropists.

We are thrilled to celebrate one of our incredible STARTedUP Innovation Educator Fellowship teacher fellows, Karen Mayer-Sebastian, for being selected as a 2025 Teacher Creativity Fellowship recipient by theLilly Endowment! This fellowship provides Indiana educators with the opportunity to embark on transformative experiences that renew their passion for teaching and inspire their students in new and exciting ways.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — High school students across Indiana have a chance to compete in Innovate WithIN, an initiative that teaches students about entrepreneurship and innovation. Participants will learn how to turn problems into opportunities, pitch their ideas, and compete for prize money and scholarships.

More than 100 students, educators, and legislators from across Indiana gathered at the Indiana Statehouse for the official launch of the Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Caucus on January 15. Co-presented by members of the Indiana General Assembly and The STARTedUP Foundation, the event showcased Indiana’s commitment to cultivating a robust culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the state’s educational system and beyond

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Wednesday, more than 100 students, educators, and policymakers from across Indiana gathered at the Indiana Statehouse for the official launch of the Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Caucus.

Our incredible fellow, Ashley Johnson, has won the prestigious Milken Educator Award—often called the “Oscars of Teaching”!

Two of our Fellows, Melissa Higgason and Valentine Torres from Hobart High School, were featured in this CBS 60 Minuets segment!

Our Fellow, Kayce Corwin from North Kansas City School District was featured in the news!

“We are thrilled to embark on this exciting partnership with the STARTedUP Foundation,” said Jason Whitney, Chief Venture Officer at IU Ventures and Executive Director of the IU Angel Network. “By joining forces, we can amplify our impact, providing aspiring student entrepreneurs with the resources and mentorship needed to turn their dreams into reality.”

Mota spoke with Inside INdiana Business about his work at Signature School, his former students’ successes, and his involvement in the STARTedUP Innovation Educator Fellowship.