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Indiana University

A large public university with a well-regarded business school and strong ties to Indiana's life science industry.

Location
Bloomington, Indiana
Tier
US
Known For
Business, Informatics & Life Sciences

Overview

Indiana University's Kelley School of Business is among the stronger public business schools in the United States, and the university has invested substantially in informatics and computing.

Its medical school in Indianapolis connects it to a state economy with a significant pharmaceutical and life science presence.

Startup Ecosystem

Indianapolis has built a genuine software cluster, with marketing and sales technology as a recurring strength, alongside the state's established pharmaceutical industry.

Costs are low, and several successful software companies have created a base of experienced operators and angel investors in the region.

Accelerators & Programs

  • Innovation and Commercialization Office handling licensing
  • Shoemaker Innovation Center supporting student ventures
  • Kelley School entrepreneurship programmes and competitions
  • Medical school research partnerships in Indianapolis
  • State-supported commercialisation funding

Founder Output

Company formation concentrates in enterprise and marketing software, health technology, and life sciences.

Kelley alumni are widely represented across product and commercial roles in Midwestern technology companies.

Local Investors

Indiana has state-backed venture programmes and a growing angel community built by founders from the state's software successes.

Chicago investors participate frequently in larger rounds.

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