SePRO Corporation, a science-driven leader in water and land restoration, today announced the acquisition of Resolve Hydro, a company specializing in satellite-based diagnostics for harmful algal blooms (HABs) and aquatic invasive weeds.
The move expands SePRO’s digital strategy with an additional diagnostic capability, following the earlier acquisitions of Green Eyes LLC and Arietta.ai. Together, these strategic transactions underscore SePRO’s commitment to integrating advanced technologies while maintaining its foundation in applied science and field expertise.
“Adding Resolve Hydro reflects our deliberate transition toward a digital-enabled future while staying true to the science-first approach our customers trust,” said Dr. Tyler Koschnick, President & CEO of SePRO Corporation. “Satellite technology allows us to monitor, diagnose and track freshwater changes, saving time and resources while improving the precision of water health management.”
“This acquisition exemplifies our commitment to innovation and ability to integrate real-world solutions that address urgent water health challenges,” said Tim Howard, Chief Digital Officer of SePRO Corporation. “We see satellite diagnostics as a critical data source to provide customers enhanced insights to enable smarter, more cost-effective water health solutions.”
Indiana is now home to a commercially available renewable diesel fuel production facility after CountryMark cut the ribbon on its $100 million plus refinery upgrade in Mount Vernon. With new production capabilities and a new market for Indiana soybean farmers, we are joined by CountryMark CEO Matt Smorch to talk about the expansion and what lies ahead. We get into it:
The company’s innovation portfolio and what they bring to the energy market
How biofuels have evolved in recent years – from policy driving change to sustainable aviation fuel
Ag and oil coming together to drive outcomes on policy
The $100 million investment in the Mount Vernon facility and how it positions them for the future
The benefits of co-processed renewable diesel
Why they chose to make this investment right now
What’s ahead for CountryMark
Submission period opens today, closes Oct. 15
TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy, announced today it is now accepting nominations for its 27th Annual Mira Awards gala. The award submission period will close on Oct. 15, 2025.
Companies, organizations and individuals are encouraged to submit for the awards quickly, as each category will accept a maximum of 25 submissions. The nominee submission process, which debuted last year, will include a section on why nominees deserve the award alongside categories to highlight years of service and operation.
As part of the award selection process, TechPoint staff will review and forward submissions that meet the required criteria for live interviews with a panel of distinguished industry leaders, carefully chosen to reflect a wide range of expertise and perspectives. These judges will evaluate the finalists during live judging on December 3 and 4, with finalist announcements on December 10, 2025.
Tech and tech-enabled organizations innovating in communities throughout Indiana are encouraged to participate. In 2025, Mira Award winners hailed from Gary (IronWorkz), South Bend (rScan), Evansville (Anu), Muncie (Accutech), and Bloomington (Kevin Celisca, Integrate School). Click here for the full list.
“Technology is no longer a standalone sector. It is the driving force behind every advanced industry in Indiana,” said Ting Gootee, president and CEO of TechPoint. “With Indiana emerging as one of the nation’s most AI-ready economies, the Mira Awards celebrate this impact with categories that mirror our collective priorities, whether it’s groundbreaking research, tech-enabled entrepreneurship, digital adoption in our industries, or talent pathways that prepare the next generation.”
Winners will be announced during the Mira Awards Gala on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Palladium in Carmel.
Award Categories for the 2026 Mira Awards are:
AgriNovus AgBioscience Innovation Award
AI Adoption Award (previously Digital Transformation Award)
Ascend Talent Innovation Award
BioCrossroads Life Sciences Innovation Award
Community Impact
Conexus Manufacturing Innovation Award
Deal of the Year
Emerging Tech Leader (previously Tech25)
Innovation of the Year
Innovation Service Partner of the Year
Nextech Computer Science Teacher of the Year (K-12)
Resilience Award
Rising Entrepreneur of the Year
Startup of the Year
Tech Company of the Year
TechPoint Tech Innovation of the Year
Trailblazer Award
For 2026, the Innovation of the Year Award will highlight one of the five Central Indiana Corporate Partnership initiatives, with the recipient selected by a separate executive committee.
The Deal of the Year Award will not include a submission or judging process and will be determined directly by the TechPoint Executive Committee. The Trailblazer Award will also be selected by the executive committee, though nominees must complete the standard submission process.
Since 1999, the Mira Awards have been pivotal in promoting and celebrating the state’s top technology innovators, disruptors, business leaders and game-changers. The awards are a testament to the incredible technological achievements coming out of multiple industries, as well as the spirit of innovation that characterizes the digital innovation landscape in Indiana. Only 369 Mira Awards have been presented in the past 26 years, amongst thousands of nominations.
To learn more about the Mira Awards and stay up-to-date on the 2026 awards submission process here.
Young leaders are born in the show rings of 4-H fairs and Cora Rodibaugh knows that story well. This week, the 10-year 4-H’er sits down with Indiana Farm Bureau’s Annie Romine to recap her career, talk about her love of pigs and the skills she’s acquired along the way that have her equipped her for the future. She also shares what’s ahead for her as she takes off for Purdue University to start the fall semester.
Indiana Farm Bureau is dedicated to supporting youth in agriculture. There are several opportunities for youth to be involved in INFB, with scholarships for graduating seniors and college students; Collegiate Farm Bureau chapters at Purdue, Huntington and Vincennes universities; FFA advocacy days and trainings; grants for FFA chapters and 4-H clubs; and leadership development events, competitions, awards and conferences. INFB also serves as presenting sponsor of the Exhibitor Experience for livestock exhibitors and all showmanship contests at the Indiana State Fair. You can learn more at infb.org/YFAP.
Consumer education and connectivity to agbioscience innovation and their food’s origin story is a growing conversation. To see is to believe; but to experience the farm? That’s a whole different story. Purdue University’s Megan Kuhn guest hosts Hannah Vorsilak, Indiana Soybean Alliance’s Marketing and Communications Manager, this week to talk about the organization’s ultimate commitment to consumer experience in Indiana agriculture: The Glass Barn – located on the Indiana State Fairgrounds. We get into:
What The Glass Barn is and what it is designed to do for someone who has never visited
Why that name?
Over ten years in, how has The Glass Barn evolved to meet consumer questions and the evolution of innovation in agbioscience
The use of the facility well beyond the 15 days of the Indiana State Fair – The Glass Barn welcomes 10,000 students each year + the integration of their virtual learning programs
How the experiential is positively affecting the perception
Commonly asked questions by consumers
Features inside of the barn, including live farmer chats, games and more
The growing need for experiences like this in a time where consumers have pressing questions about their food
