10 SEATS · CLOSES JULY 4, 2026
The TechIndiana Charter Founders
Building Indiana’s Tech Workforce for the Next 250 Years
Ten Indiana technology employers will be permanently recognized as the inaugural class of leaders who built the state’s technology talent pipeline. Charter Founder is permanent — and the class is complete. Ten organizations answered the call before July 4, 2026.
Why Now
Indiana’s technology talent gap is an active constraint on growth. The employers who help build the pipeline now will have first access to the talent coming through it. July 4, 2026 marked 250 years of America. It also marked a once-in-a-lifetime moment to permanently shape what Indiana’s next 250 years of tech workforce looks like.
TechIndiana is the technology profession’s lead for the Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway (INCAP). We design work-based learning and career pathways that produce job-ready talent and strengthen retention statewide. Charter Founders are the inaugural class of employers who chose to lead this work — not just support it.
You can become a 2026 Cohort Partner at any time.The Charter Founder class closed July 4, 2026.
72%
Of Indiana jobs will require post-secondary education by 2031
<40%
Of Indiana high school graduates earn a college degree
$1.47
Average employer return per $1 invested in apprenticeship
2×
Salary cost of replacing a single departed employee
What Charter Founders Receive
A permanent place in the founding story of Indiana’s tech talent pipeline — and tangible benefits that compound over time.
Benefit 01
Permanent Charter Founder Designation
Listed as a Charter Founder in TechIndiana materials, recognition in our annual impact report, and a permanent place in our founding history.
Benefit 02
July 4 Founding Announcement
Named in the July 4, 2026 public announcement — TechIndiana’s formal launch of the Charter Founder class.
Benefit 03
Founders Roundtable
CEO and CIO-level convening in June 2026. Direct relationships with peer leaders shaping Indiana’s tech workforce.
Benefit 04
$8,000 Apprenticeship Credit
$8,000 enrollment credit toward your first INCAP apprentice hire in 2027 — funded from campaign revenue, capped at one per Founder.
Benefit 05
Social Spotlight Series
Featured in the “Meet Indiana’s Tech Founders” series across LinkedIn and TechIndiana channels through 2026 and beyond.
Benefit 06
All Founding Sponsor Benefits
Advisory Board seat, priority talent access, logo placement, complimentary event attendees, and full standard sponsorship benefits.
Charter Founder vs. 2026 Cohort Partner
Both tiers contribute at the same level. The difference is permanence, recognition, and the moment in time you choose to step forward.
10 SEATS · JULY 4 ONLY
Charter Founder
✓Limited to 10 employers✓Class complete — closed July 4, 2026✓Permanent “Charter Founder” designation✓Named in the July 4 public announcement✓$8,000 apprenticeship enrollment credit✓Founders Roundtable invitation (June 2026)✓All standard Founding Sponsor benefits
ALWAYS AVAILABLE
2026 Cohort Partner
✓Open now — no cap on partners ✓“2026 Cohort Partner” designation for the funded year ✓$8,000 apprenticeship enrollment credit ✓Partner Roundtable invitation ✓Advisory Board seat, priority talent access, logo placement ✓All the same sponsor benefits — for the funded year ✓Renews annually with each new cohort
CLASS OF 2026
The Inaugural Charter Founders
First Charter Founders to be announced May 2026. As each Founder confirms, their company joins the inaugural class — visible here and named in the July 4 founding announcement.
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BECOME A CHARTER FOUNDER
Indiana’s next 250 years began July 4, 2026 — and the first cohort of apprentices is now on the ground.
Tell us a little about your organization. Our team will reach out to schedule a 30-minute conversation.
Or contact us directly
TechIndianainfo@techindiana.org
TechIndiana is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization · All contributions are fully tax-deductible
NOW OPEN · 2026 COHORT PARTNER
Support Indiana’s First Cohort of High School and Adult Apprentices
The founders built the pipeline. The 2026 Cohort Partners power what moves through it — the first class of high school and adult apprentices now working inside Indiana technology employers. Cohort Partner recognition renews each year with each new class.