MedTech Global Gateway - Northeast Indiana

Fort Wayne continues to gain national attention as a growing hub for innovation, talent, and opportunity. Momentum like this strengthens the region’s ability to attract healthcare, technology, and MedTech investment.

Fort Wayne is fastest-growing 'big city' in Midwest, census says Fort Wayne is now the fastest-growing big city in the Midwest, with its population reaching 275,203 as of July 1, 2025, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The city

Great to see continued focus on patient engagement and the role of collaboration in driving better outcomes. Bringing together health systems, startups, and innovators is key to building solutions that truly make an impact.

Exciting to see the continued momentum connecting innovation across Indiana. Efforts like this are key to building stronger partnerships and bringing new solutions closer to the communities we serve.

Fort Wayne area organizations tap into collaboration, networking at 16 Tech in Indianapolis The growing 16 Tech Innovation District in Indianapolis includes Fort Wayne area organizations among the hundreds of companies and workers.

Momentum like this matters. Continued investment in infrastructure not only enhances quality of life but also lays the groundwork for sustained innovation, collaboration, and regional growth.

Mayor Tucker Highlight Plans for $37 Million in 2026 Neighborhood Infrastructure Upgrades • Fort Wayne, IN Mayor Sharon Tucker and Public Works Division leaders today announced $37 million in neighborhood infrastructure improvements will occur throughout the community this construction season.

Don't miss our friend and partner, Ethel Massing, Director of Innovation and Parkview Strategic Enterprises, as a panelist at Startup Mastery: Improving Healthcare Outcomes – Tech & Engagement, hosted by Launch Fishers in partnership with Plug and Play Health.

We are excited to share that Ethel Massing, Director of Innovation and Parkview Strategic Enterprises, will be featured as a panelist at Startup Mastery: Improving Healthcare Outcomes – Tech & Engagement, hosted by Launch Fishers in partnership with Plug and Play Health.

This session brings together healthcare leaders, founders, and innovators to go beyond the buzzwords and explore how technology is actually improving patient adherence, reducing readmissions, and closing the gap between clinical care and everyday life.

Panel highlights include:
• Real world examples of tech-enabled patient engagement
• Honest lessons from founders and healthcare leaders implementing these tools
• Meaningful networking with people building and adopting healthcare solutions

April 29 | 9:00–10:30 AM | Launch Fishers
If you’re a healthcare provider, startup founder, or corporate innovator looking to improve outcomes through smarter engagement, this one’s worth your morning.

Register here: https://bit.ly/41TE5Qj

Exciting news for Fort Wayne! Recognition like this highlights not just quality of life, but the growing momentum behind healthcare, innovation, and economic development in the region.

Fort Wayne Recognized as a Top 100 Best Place to Live in 2026: bit.ly/F100W

Livability has unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 Top 100 Best Places to Live list, Fort Wayne has earned a spot among the nation’s most vibrant and livable small to mid-sized cities!

Now in its 13th year, Livability's annual ranking is unique in its focus on cities with populations between 75,000 and 500,000, the "sweet spot" size that offers big opportunities while remaining small enough to feel like home. In a time of shifting economic tides, Fort Wayne's inclusion underscores its commitment to maintaining a community where residents can truly thrive.

In MedTech especially, AI readiness is about more than technology. It’s about people, workflows, and trust. Preparing the workforce now ensures innovation translates into real‑world impact for patients and health systems.

AI and Northeast Indiana’s Workforce: Why Readiness Matters Now - NEI Artificial intelligence is transforming jobs across Northeast Indiana. Learn how NEI is helping employers, workers, and educators prepare for an AI-driven future through workforce readiness, collaboration, and practical strategies for long-term regional competitiveness.

A great example of what’s possible when health systems, startups, and global partners collaborate. Congratulations to the Plug and Play Tech Center Medtech Batch 4 companies on a successful Expo Day in Warsaw. We’re excited to see these innovations take the next step and proud to support collaboration that drives real clinical impact.

Projects like this $2.8M investment don’t just expand STEM access, they help attract the next generation of medtech innovators and startups to build, test, and thrive here.

Feb. 28: Science Central announces official opening of public planetarium FORT WAYNE — Science Central announces the official opening of the region’s only public planetarium.