The Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN) is proud to announce the completion of its high-speed fixed wireless broadband network in White County, covering more than 90% of the county and reaching underserved homes, farms and businesses. This initiative underscores WHIN’s commitment to bridging the digital divide, accelerating tech adoption, and fostering economic growth through improved connectivity.

The newly completed network, made possible with funding from White County and the U.S. Department of Commerce/Economic Development Administration, will provide area residents, businesses, and industries with fast, reliable internet access, enhancing opportunities for education, telehealth, remote work, and advanced manufacturing. By ensuring robust broadband infrastructure, WHIN is helping to drive innovation and support the evolving needs of the community.

WHIN announced today that it was honored with the Digital Transformation Award at the 25th annual Mira Awards gala on April 26.

WHIN received the Digital Transformation award for its works in systematizing and accelerating digital transformation in agriculture and manufacturing in 10 northwest-central Indiana counties. WHIN’s “Living Lab” model harnesses the forces of technological change on behalf of regional growth and prosperity.

WHIN has received a $1M 2023 Build to Scale Grant from The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). The 2023 Build to Scale Program, totaling $53 million, is administered by the EDA’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE). The grants foster technology-based ecosystems to advance the growth of connected, innovation-centric economies that accelerate technology and enable commercialization to increase regional and global competitiveness. There were more than 220 applicants with only 60 organizations selected for funding.