Indiana’s digital innovation economy continues to grow and develop year over year, and there’s no better representation of that growth than TechPoint’s Mira Awards. In its 25th year, the event recognizes Hoosier excellence in innovation. Unsurprisingly, many winners come with Purdue ties.
Congratulations to the Purdue-connected companies and individuals who were honored during TechPoint’s Mira Awards Friday evening, highlighting excellence in Indiana’s technology and innovation sector.
Skyepack, a company combining education with real-world career experiences and guidance. It has set a precedent for innovative education and workforce development programs nationwide.
“Indiana has more great career opportunities for our youth than ever before. Yet many are either unaware of these opportunities or are not equipped to seize them. Career+ is about changing that narrative. Difficult problems like this can be solved when we enable community leaders, educators, employers, and students to collaborate and connect.” – shared by Skyepack Inc. on LinkedIn
Pierce Aerospace, which has designed and produced remote identification beacons for unmanned aerial vehicles that enable the devices to meet multiple federal regulations. The company is also testing a novel security solution FAA-mandated Remote ID for drone detection at the Purdue University Airport.
“The team’s hard work, ability to see things differently, and commitment to mission consistently deliver the highest-rated and highest-performing products in our market category. We’ve been around since 2016 – geriatric for most startups. But our age is a measurement of the persistence and grit that our team has demonstrated in a constantly evolving drone market.” – Aaron Pierce, CEO of Pierce Aerospace, LinkedIn
Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN), an alliance of 10 counties in north-central Indiana, harnessing the power of internet-enabled sensors to develop the region into a global epicenter of digital ag & manufacturing.
“This recognition is a testament to the extraordinary efforts of the WHIN team and our firm belief in the audacious goal of transforming our region into a global epicenter of digital agriculture and next-generation manufacturing.” – Johnny Park, CEO of WHIN, LinkedIn
Compact Medical, Inc., which updated a critical piece of equipment first responders use while employing cardiac pulmonary resuscitation to provide the right amount of air at the right pressure for each patient.
“For any of our advisors, mentors, supporters, and fans who may not have heard, we wanted you to know that the butterflyBVM was named the 2024 “Top Tech Innovation” in Indiana at TechPoint’s 25th-annual MIRA Awards.” – shared by Compact Medical, Inc. on LinkedIn
Anu, founded by Purdue alumnus Scott Massey and Ivan Ball, developed a rotary aeroponics system to empower people to grow their own fresh, locally-grown produce at home.
“Thank you AgriNovus Indiana! It was an honor to accept the HungerTech Innovation Challenge award on behalf of anu™.” – Austin Ottinger, director of software engineering at anu, LinkedIn
Antonia “Toni” Mungui, Director of Recruitment, Retention and Diversity, Purdue Polytechnic Institute.
“Honored that I was nominated and humbled that they thought I was worthy to receive the TechPoint Foundation Bridge Builder Award at the Mira Awards in Indianapolis. Grateful for all that were there supporting and for my new friends from TechPoint Foundation for Youth.” – Antonia Mungui, LinkedIn
Full TechPoint release: https://techpoint.org/2024-mira-winners/
Writer/Media contact: Polly Barks, pbarks@prf.org
