Dear Friends,
Innovation rarely happens by accident. It happens by intentional design—when we connect people, ideas, and resources to accelerate progress.
That belief guides 16 Tech.
Four years after opening, more than 300 organizations now call 16 Tech home, and 1,200 people work in the district. We welcome more than 300,000 visits and 450 events each year.
These numbers point to a larger story—16 Tech is a thriving ecosystem where innovation and community converge. From July 2024 through 2025, we celebrated milestones that add to the momentum:
• Indiana University and the U.S. Economic Development Administration announced major investments in facilities for translational research and workforce training;
• The 16 Tech Bridge opened, completing the second phase of infrastructure and directly connecting the district and our surrounding neighborhoods to downtown;
• The Vanguard apartments debuted, activating the district’s “work-live-play” component;
• And new experiential learning and entrepreneurship programs resulted in 700 connections between students, entrepreneurs, and industry—ensuring creative collisions aren’t left to chance.
The same intentionality that fuels innovation will build a resilient economy. The future depends on cross-cutting technologies like artificial intelligence, data analytics, and additive manufacturing that are being developed in 16 Tech today.
With 70 percent of 16 Tech remaining to be developed, there is even greater opportunity ahead. 16 Tech is prime for the next generation of startups and collaborations that will define our future.
As we look ahead, we do so with gratitude for the partners who believe in our vision. Together, let’s build a future where innovation connects everyone.
With gratitude,
Emily Krueger
President & CEO, 16 Tech Community Corporation
