ALS Research & Funding: HOPE-Neuron Therapeutx opened a Regulation Crowdfunding round to fund the first human trial of SELtx, a device-enabled, non-drug approach that conditions a patient’s own blood. Flood Forecasting Tech: A new satellite-and-machine-learning system (TACLS) aims to spot flash-flood risk earlier, targeting the moments when warnings can still save lives. Data Center Power Crunch: A report warns the PJM grid could fall short of demand six times per decade as data centers expand, with “worst case” scenarios pointing to frequent reliability problems. Local Tech Policy: Gary, Indiana paused new data center development for a year via an executive order, citing grid, water, and community impacts. Indiana Biotech Expansion: Israeli ag-biotech IBI Ag is setting up its North American HQ in Indiana under the Iron Nation-Indiana initiative, using AI protein engineering for bioinsecticides. Defense Tech Collaboration: Purdue Applied Research Institute and Lockheed Martin signed an MOU to expand work in hypersonics, propulsion, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and microelectronics. Healthcare Automation Deal: Vyne Medical was sold to MRO, while Vyne doubles down on dental revenue-cycle automation. Cyber/Logistics AI: Arrive AI highlighted a medical drone delivery “chain of custody” framework to handle handoff gaps across FAA/FDA/DEA and state boards. Agriculture Jobs Push: Gov. Braun promoted Givaudan’s Indiana agribusiness expansion tied to new production and jobs.