Indiana Ag Bio, Final Four Impact & Defense Industry

Indiana's ag bioscience sector generates $82 billion in economic activity and employs more than 152,000 people. A new report from AgriNovus Indiana outlines where the next wave of growth is coming from, and what it means for entrepreneurs, investors, and the state's economy. AgriNovus Indiana CEO Christy Wright breaks down the report's findings across three focus areas: farmer-focused innovation, bio innovation, and food as health. She also details the Velocity Accelerator, a six-month program offering a $25,000 prize to early-stage founders in the ag bioscience space. Also on this edition: Indianapolis wrapped up its ninth Men's Final Four, drawing more than 70,000 fans to the national championship game and an estimated $400 million in regional economic impact. Indiana Sports Corporation President Patrick Talty looks ahead to the 2028 Women's Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium and a potential NFL Draft bid. Plus, Indiana's $6.5 billion defense industry takes center stage at the Midwest Defense Innovation Summit, TechPoint has a new CEO in Eric Christopher, and rural maternal healthcare gets a boost in southern Indiana as Daviess County Community Hospital opens a new women's health center.