Each week, Clay & Milk will curate a rundown of startup, tech and innovation news from “the middle.” Check back every Friday for that week’s Middle Bit.
Illinois
Ex-Walgreens CEO launches joint venture to commercialize new technologies. ChicagoInno
Groupon founders’ auto startup Drivin sold for $43M. ChicagoInno
Iowa
Survey: Midwest farmers have mixed feelings about investing in Agtech products. AgFunder News
Denim announces growing investor portfolio including RGAx and American National Insurance Company. PR Newswire
Feltes One Way wins Aging2.0 Cedar Rapids pitch competition. NewBoCo
Michigan
Comerica Hatch Detroit is looking for contestants. Detroit Metro Times
Automation Alley opens registration for Integr8 – Global Industry 4.0 Conference. MiTechNews
Minnesota
Industrious opening coworking space in the North Loop. Twin Cities Business
Investors are suing Duluth’s GeaCom Inc. for millions of dollars. Duluth News Tribune
Richfield-based Sentera, one of several emerging makers of drones, sensors and software for America’s farmers, is gaining altitude. Star Tribune
Nebraska
Fruitful Design grows into Omaha’s tech community. Silicon Prairie News
EquipmentShare brings high-tech edge to construction. Silicon Prairie News