WHIN has completed a high-speed broadband network in White County, bringing reliable internet to over 90% of homes and businesses. The project strengthens rural connectivity, supports education and telehealth, and drives regional innovation and economic growth.

WHIN and Microsoft TechSpark are teaming up to boost innovation and school safety in Indiana, using IoT technology for real-time, silent emergency alerts.

WHIN was honored with the Digital Transformation Award at the 25th Annual Mira Awards for its groundbreaking work advancing digital innovation in agriculture and manufacturing across 10 Indiana counties through its “Living Lab” model.

The Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN) has been awarded a $1 million Build to Scale Grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. The funding will expand WHIN’s Innovation as a Service (IaaS) program, helping manufacturers in Indiana’s ten-county region adopt IoT technology to improve efficiency, safety, and productivity.

WHIN hosted a broadband roundtable with Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch to showcase its innovative AI-driven rural broadband model expanding high-speed connectivity across Indiana.

MetaLINK Technologies is partnering with the Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN) to deliver high-speed broadband across Indiana’s ten-county region. Using WHIN’s AI-powered, next-generation wireless network, MetaLINK will provide internet speeds up to 400/100 Mbps, helping close the digital divide and drive innovation in rural communities.

WHIN celebrated its 2022 Annual Meeting at Purdue University’s Ross-Ade Stadium with nearly 200 attendees. Featuring a welcome from President-elect Dr. Mung Chiang, the event reflected on WHIN’s accomplishments and looked ahead to the next phase of regional innovation and growth.

WHIN has partnered with Israeli company Sol Chip Ltd to expand its smart weather and soil monitoring network across Indiana. Using WHIN’s 10-county LoRaWAN infrastructure and Sol Chip’s solar-powered IoT technology, the project enhances data collection for agriculture and sustainability in the Wabash Heartland region.

WHIN has partnered with Senet, Inc. to expand IoT connectivity across Indiana’s Wabash Heartland region. Using Senet’s advanced LoRaWAN network, the collaboration supports smart agriculture and manufacturing, enabling data-driven innovation, improved efficiency, and economic growth throughout the region’s rural communities.

WHIN has awarded $353,577 in e-learning funds to the Tippecanoe School Corporation to upgrade 1,200 wireless access points across 19 schools and expand outdoor WiFi at McCutcheon High School. The initiative strengthens digital learning and supports WHIN’s mission to connect students through innovative technology.

The Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN) received a $400,000 gift from IU Health to expand broadband access and enhance telehealth services across Indiana’s Wabash Heartland region. The partnership supports WHIN’s mission to drive digital innovation, strengthen rural healthcare, and advance next-generation wireless connectivity.

WHIN is partnering with Telrad Networks to pilot next-generation broadband technology in Indiana’s Wabash Heartland region. Using CBRS spectrum and LTE/5G connectivity, the initiative aims to bridge the digital divide, expand rural internet access, and support innovation in agriculture, manufacturing, and IoT applications.

With $798,000 in new funding, WHIN is launching a Rural Entrepreneurship initiative to support startups and small businesses across its ten-county region. Partnering with MatchBOX Coworking Studio, the program provides mentorship, training, and digital tools to strengthen rural economies and spark innovation in local communities.

The Community Schools of Frankfort received $157,000 in WHIN e-learning funds to expand internet access for students. The grant supports WiFi-enabled school buses, outdoor connectivity, and mobile hotspots, helping ensure all students can stay connected and engaged in learning anytime, anywhere.

WHIN has appointed David Glass as its new Director of Research and Education Outreach, in partnership with Purdue University’s The Data Mine. Supported by a Lumina Foundation grant, Glass will strengthen academic partnerships and expand IoT research and educational opportunities across WHIN’s ten-county region.

WHIN has received a $500,000 grant from the Lumina Foundation to strengthen workforce development and digital education across Indiana’s Wabash Heartland region. The funding will expand IoT research, enhance digital skills training, and support WHIN’s mission to connect education with the evolving needs of local industries.

WHIN has partnered with Trilogy Networks to advance precision agriculture through 5G, IoT, and edge computing technologies. Using WHIN’s aerostat-based LoRaWAN network and Trilogy’s FarmGrid platform, the collaboration enhances farm connectivity and accelerates digital innovation across Indiana’s Wabash Heartland region.

WHIN has launched the nation’s first telecommunications aerostat in Reynolds, Indiana, to expand rural broadband across its ten-county region. Floating up to 2,500 feet, the aerostat supports WHIN’s mission to advance digital agriculture, smart manufacturing, and IoT innovation through cutting-edge rural connectivity solutions.

WHIN has partnered with MākuSafe, an award-winning wearable safety and analytics technology, to enhance worker safety and productivity for its Manufacturing Alliance members. This collaboration reinforces WHIN’s mission to drive innovation and position Indiana as a global leader in next-generation, connected manufacturing.