WHIN is partnering with AgriNovus and The Pantheon to launch an advanced agtech pilot in Knox County, Indiana. The collaboration will connect local farmers with cutting-edge agricultural technology, expanding WHIN’s proven innovation model to southern Indiana and fostering growth in the region’s thriving specialty crop industry.

WHIN has partnered with TeleSense, a leading grain monitoring technology company, to provide real-time insights on grain storage and transport for Ag Alliance members. This partnership strengthens WHIN’s mission to advance digital agriculture and support farmers with innovative tools for improved efficiency and crop quality.

WHIN has allocated $2 million to improve broadband access for students and teachers across its ten-county region. Partnering with North Central Health Services, the initiative aims to close the digital divide, ensuring all learners have reliable internet for virtual learning, homework, and school-related activities.

WHIN welcomes Natasha Cox, Regional Vice President for Farm Credit Mid America, to its Board of Directors. A leader in Indiana’s agricultural community, Cox brings extensive experience in ag lending and community development, strengthening WHIN’s mission to advance innovation across the Wabash Heartland region.

WHIN has committed $5 million to a three-year e-learning initiative, supported by a $1 million grant from North Central Health Services (NCHS). The project will expand reliable home internet access for students across ten Indiana counties, enhancing e-learning opportunities and advancing digital equity in rural communities.

WHIN is creating the densest agricultural weather network in the U.S. by deploying hundreds of weather stations across its ten-county region. This real-time and historical weather data helps farmers make informed decisions, improve efficiency, and increase yields, advancing digital agriculture in north-central Indiana.

WHIN welcomes Andrea Schwartz, Dean of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science at Ivy Tech Community College, to its Board of Directors. With her strong background in education, agriculture, and workforce development, Schwartz will help advance WHIN’s mission to drive innovation and economic growth across the region.

WHIN has partnered with Guardian Machine Protection to provide discounted preventive maintenance services for manufacturers across its ten-county region. This collaboration helps businesses reduce downtime, increase productivity, and advance WHIN’s mission to make the Wabash Heartland a hub for next-generation, IoT-enabled manufacturing innovation.

The Wabash River Enhancement Corporation (WREC) has received a $1 million grant from WHIN to develop the Wabash River Greenway Corridor Master Plan. The 90-mile trail system will connect five Indiana counties, enhance recreation, improve water quality, and strengthen regional economic and environmental development.

WHIN and Watch Communications are partnering to deploy 10 LoRaWAN gateways across Indiana’s ten-county region, creating the largest rural broadband testbed in the nation. This collaboration expands IoT connectivity, supporting innovation in digital agriculture, manufacturing, and smart technology development throughout the Wabash Heartland region.

WHIN has awarded $367,770 to Region 4 Workforce Board, Purdue University, IN-MaC, and Greater Lafayette Commerce to expand hands-on K–12 programs that prepare students for careers in next-generation manufacturing. The initiative builds a strong regional talent pipeline through robotics camps, coding programs, and IoT-enhanced learning experiences.

WHIN has awarded $99,400 to Eleven Fifty Academy to develop a technology-focused talent pipeline across the Wabash Heartland region. Partnering with schools, businesses, and universities, the initiative will align education with workforce needs, preparing job-ready candidates for IoT and tech-driven careers in the region.

WHIN has awarded $899,257 to Indiana West Advantage, Ivy Tech Lafayette, and partners to develop precision agriculture education and workforce training programs. The initiative will establish a cutting-edge training lab and post-secondary curriculum to prepare skilled technicians for careers in IoT-enabled, data-driven agriculture across the Wabash Heartland region.

WHIN has launched the Manufacturing Alliance, bringing together innovative manufacturers across north-central Indiana to adopt IoT-enabled technologies that improve efficiency and reduce costs. In partnership with Fluke Corporation and Guardian Machine Protection, the alliance aims to advance smart manufacturing and strengthen the region’s industrial innovation ecosystem.

WHIN has launched the Regional Cultivation Fund, providing up to $1 million in grants for projects that enhance education, connectivity, and community vitality across its ten-county region. The fund supports IoT-driven, multi-county initiatives aimed at strengthening the Wabash Heartland’s economy, innovation, and overall quality of life.

WHIN hosted Regional Road Shows in Lafayette, Crawfordsville, and Monticello, engaging over 50 community stakeholders to discuss progress and introduce the Regional Cultivation Fund (RCF). The events provided valuable feedback to help guide WHIN’s mission of strengthening regional collaboration and innovation across the Wabash Heartland.

WHIN’s State of Broadband Report, developed with Purdue’s Center for Regional Development, reveals that 23% of residents in the region lack broadband access. Expanding connectivity could save underserved households $24 million annually, highlighting the importance of broadband investment across the Wabash Heartland’s ten-county region.

Ag-tech innovator Johnny Park has been named CEO of the Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN). Park will lead efforts to transform north-central Indiana into a global center for digital agriculture and IoT-enabled manufacturing, driving innovation and improving quality of life across the region.

The Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN) hosted regional outreach meetings in Lafayette, Crawfordsville, and Monticello to engage local leaders and address broadband connectivity. WHIN also advanced initiatives with Purdue University and Indiana agencies to expand agricultural education, IoT research, and next-generation manufacturing across north-central Indiana.