16 Tech Innovation District is where entrepreneurs, academia, industry and talent converge. Here, they access specialized facilities, strategic programs, and cutting-edge resources essential for advancing breakthrough innovations and building tomorrow’s leading companies.
As steward of the district, 16 Tech Community Corporation (16TCC), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) advances a place-based strategy that brings people together to create lasting economic and social impact.
Centrally Located
16 Tech is situated at the nexus of the BioHeartland, where human health, animal health and plant science all operate at scale in the same region. The district is near global companies including Eli Lilly and Company, Elanco and Corteva, alongside leading research institutions and a growing network of startups, research institutions and advanced manufacturing operations.
Globally Connected
16 Tech is a proud member of The Global Institute on Innovation Districts. The Global Network connects, supports, and amplifies the work of 50 innovation districts worldwide—from established ecosystems to emerging hubs. Through a trusted peer community, cutting-edge research, and action-oriented exchanges around proven practices and common challenges, 16 Tech unlocks new pathways for investment, talent attraction, and impact.
Commitment to Community
16 Tech was built on a simple belief: that innovation moves faster when talent, resources and partners are not only connected, but accessible. What sets 16 Tech apart isn’t just who’s here, but the commitment to develop with community benefit at its core.
Through the 16 Tech Community Investment Fund, we ensure that as the investment in the district grows, so does the investment in the neighborhoods surrounding 16 Tech Innovation District.
Through our owned programs, we bolster opportunities for emerging founders, students and community alike, connecting talent to the resources and opportunities available in Indiana’s innovation ecosystem.
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Whitney BallEvents Director
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Molly CarlinoCommunications Director
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Courtney ChatmonExecutive Coordinator & Special Projects
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Janelle CissellDirector of Member Relations
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Greer CrossleyExperience Manager
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Nick DouglasWorkshop Assistant, Machyne
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Jacqueline Cromleigh EckhardtVP of Brand Strategy
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Deandra EdmondStaff Accountant
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Abbi GarveyDirector of Corporate Giving & Sponsorship
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Starla HartVP of Administration
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Averi HittleDigital Marketing Manager
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Michaela IvoryProgram Operations Coordinator
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Tracey Jackson, MHRMVP of Talent, Innovation & Community
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Christin Kelly-HooksEvent Coordinator
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Emily KruegerPresident and CEO16 Tech
Executive Committee (Member)
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Alex KurrelmeierChief Financial Officer
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Andy LehmanDirector of Entrepreneurship
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Maenecia Lewis-ColeDirector of Experiential Learning & Education Outreach
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Tamika MooreStaff Accountant
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Beth Schneider, CPAController
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Eden SouthGeneral Manager of HqO Innovation Hub
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Paul WilliamsSenior Manager of Member Operations & Workshop Manager
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Srikanth BalasubramaniamExecutive Director, Growth Office, Corporate StrategyCummins
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Aman BrarPartnerGround Game Ventures
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Tory CastorSenior Vice President, Government AffairsIndiana University Health
Executive Committee (Secretary)
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Michael B. ClineVice ProvostPurdue University
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Joe GlassExecutive Director & General CounselIndianapolis Bond Bank
Finance & Audit Committee
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Jeff HarrisonPresident & CEOCitizens Energy Group
Executive Committee (Treasurer)
Finance & Audit Committee
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Daniel J. HaslerChief Operating OfficerPurdue University, Indianpolis
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Melina KennedyCEOCentral Indiana Corporate Partnership
Executive Committee (Chair)
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Emily KruegerPresident and CEO16 Tech
Executive Committee (Member)
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Debra Luffer-Atlas, PhDSenior Vice President of ResearchEli Lilly and Company
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Kristin Mays-CorbittPresidentMays Chemical Company
Finance & Audit Committee
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Rich MichalExecutive Vice President, Land DevelopmentIEDC
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Russ MumperVice President for ResearchIndiana University
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Alan Palkowitz, PhDCEOIndiana Biosciences Research Institute
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Dan Peterson (Vice Chair)Vice President Industry & Government AffairsCook Group
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John RyanChief Strategy OfficerIndiana University Health
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Richard BrayIU Indianapolis
CIF Advisory Committee
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Renee DavisMember (Riverside)
CIF Advisory Committee
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Penny DunningFathers and Family
CIF Advisory Committee
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Joe GlassExecutive Director & General CounselIndianapolis Bond Bank
Finance & Audit Committee
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Jeff HarrisonPresident & CEOCitizens Energy Group
Executive Committee (Treasurer)
Finance & Audit Committee
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Brett HatchettSenior Associate University ArchitectIU Capital Planning & Facilities
Design Standards Committee
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Alejandra LagunasMember (Haughville)
CIF Advisory Committee
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Mark LattaThe Learning Tree
CIF Advisory Committee
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Kristin Mays-CorbittPresidentMays Chemical Company
Finance & Audit Committee
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Lily PaiLilly Pai Designs
Design Standards Committee
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Keith (WildStyle) PaschallMember (Near Northwest / UNWA)
CIF Advisory Committee
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Jay StylesEmploy Indy
CIF Advisory Committee
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Ben TapperCity of Indianapolis
CIF Advisory Committee
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Disa WatsonMember (Historic Flanner House Homes)
CIF Advisory Committee
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Susan WilliamsIndianapolis Historic Preservation Commission
Design Standards Committee
The District Today
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$2.5Min Community Investment Fund grants since 2019
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300+Companies and organizations based in 16 Tech
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$165Mof active development to support life sciences ecosystem
FAQS
16 Tech is an emerging innovation district in Indianapolis intentionally resourced with facilities and programs that support the tech enablement of human health advancement in life sciences and advanced manufacturing and the talent driving their growth. At full buildout, 16 Tech is expected to house facilities and programs supporting more than 3,000 jobs in advanced industries.
We believe that innovation accelerates when people, ideas and resources are connected. By concentrating labs, makerspaces, entrepreneurial services and talent programs in one district, 16 Tech makes it easier to start and scale companies, launch new products, and hire talent. Density and proximity aren’t just features, they’re the engine that attracts business and talent to Indianapolis.
Everyone. At 16 Tech, we believe innovation is not limited to a job title or industry. Our spaces and programs are built to be accessible to the talent, perspectives and ideas that make a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem possible.
Unlike a suburban office park with standalone buildings, innovation districts concentrate entrepreneurial resources in walkable, urban environments. They bring together startups, corporations, researchers and educators to spark collaboration and drive regional competitiveness.
16 Tech Community Corporation (16TCC), a nonprofit 501(c)(3), is the landowner responsible for the planning, development and long-term stewardship of the 16 Tech Innovation District. 16TCC partners with private developers and operators to build and manage specialized facilities.
16 Tech exists thanks to significant public and philanthropic investment that enabled the district’s early infrastructure—roads, utilities, and initial buildings—and provided startup capital for 16 Tech Community Corporation, including community engagement efforts. 16 Tech Community Corporation relies on the support of the community. The organization’s earned revenue supports 100% of real estate operating expenses, allowing every dollar given in support of our mission to go to program services.
16 Tech Community Corporation leads the development of the 16 Tech Innovation District, ensuring the district’s growth directly benefits the surrounding neighborhoods.
Programs
Join the 16 Tech Team today.
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VP of Finance
Leads financial strategy and operations for 16 Tech and affiliated entities, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, and key banking and lender relationships.
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Marketing Intern
Supports the 16 Tech marketing team by creating content and graphic design assets that bring the District’s brand and vision to life across social media, websites, email marketing, and other digital platforms.