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Fly-E Group, Inc. Announces Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

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NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fly-E Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLYE) (“Fly-E” or the “Company”), an electric vehicle company engaged in designing, installing, selling, and renting smart electric motorcycles, electric bikes, and electric scooters, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.

Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Summary

Net revenues were $19.1 million in fiscal year 2026, compared to $25.4 million in fiscal year 2025.Gross profit was $4.7 million in fiscal year 2026, compared to $10.5 million in fiscal year 2025.Gross margin was 24.4% in fiscal year 2026, compared to 41.1% in fiscal year 2025.Net Loss was $9.3 million in fiscal year 2026, compared to $5.3 million in fiscal year 2025.Basic and diluted losses per share were $8.38 in fiscal year 2026, compared to $21.95 in fiscal year 2025.

“Fiscal year 2026 represents a pivotal transition for Fly-E, as we initiated targeted measures to optimize our retail footprint, simplify our corporate structure, and enhance administrative efficiency,” commented Mr. Zhou (Andy) Ou, Chief Executive Officer of Fly-E. “While a challenging consumer retail environment and proactive pricing adjustments to clear aged inventory directly impacted our top-line performance and compressed our near-term margin profile, we believe these operational adjustments are fundamentally beneficial for Fly-E’s long-term trajectory. We are seeing an encouraging shift in our revenue mix this year, highlighted by the increased demand from our wholesale channel as we evolved our distribution model, alongside steady traction within our rental services, with both business lines demonstrating strong year-over-year growth.”

Mr. Ou continued, “Moving forward, we remain committed to rebuilding trust through enhanced product safety, continuing to innovate with solutions like our battery swap system and Go Fly app, growing our service portfolio through our rental program, and expanding our online retail presence. Together, these strategic pillars form a more resilient, efficient foundation for sustainable value creation over time.”

Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

Net Revenues

Net revenues were $19.1 million in fiscal year 2026, a decrease of 25.0% from $25.4 million in fiscal year 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by a lower sales volume of 42,101 units in fiscal year 2026 compared to 58,765 units in fiscal year 2025, as well as promotional pricing adjustments implemented to clear aged inventory.

Retail sales revenue was $6.9 million in fiscal year 2026, a decrease of 68.1% from $21.7 million in fiscal year 2025. The decline was primarily attributable to softened consumer demand for E-Bikes and E-Scooters following industry-wide lithium-ion battery safety concerns in the New York market, which prompted temporary shifts in consumer preferences. The decrease was also partially driven by the planned closure and disposal of certain retail stores during the fiscal year.

Wholesale revenue was $11.6 million in fiscal year 2026, a robust increase of 227.5% from $3.5 million in fiscal year 2025. This growth was primarily driven by sustained product demand and ongoing purchases from the retail stores that were streamlined and transitioned to independent operations during the period.

Rental services sales revenue was $0.6 million in fiscal year 2026, an increase of 237.5% from $0.2 million in fiscal year 2025, reflecting early traction in the expansion of the Company’s service portfolio.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues was $14.4 million in fiscal year 2026, a decrease of 3.8% from $15.0 million in fiscal year 2025. The decrease was primarily aligned with the lower sales volume resulting from the downsizing of the Company’s retail store network.

Gross Profit and Margin

Gross profit was $4.7 million in fiscal year 2026, compared to $10.5 million in fiscal year 2025. Gross margin was 24.4% in fiscal year 2026, compared to 41.1% in fiscal year 2025. The decrease in gross margin was primarily attributable to lower average selling prices of our EVs implemented to clear aged inventory and an increase in procurement costs driven by upstream price movements, as well as a shift in sales channel mix following the disposal of certain retail stores, which resulted in a higher proportion of wholesale sales and a lower proportion of retail sales — the latter of which typically generates higher margins. These headwinds were partially offset by an increased contribution from the higher-margin rental services business line.

Total Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses were $11.1 million in fiscal year 2026, a decrease of 26.1% from $15.0 million in fiscal year 2025. The reduction reflects the impacts of our cost-optimization measures, including lower payroll and rental expenses achieved through the streamlining of retail store operations. This decrease was partially offset by increases in warehouse maintenance costs, impairment losses on equipment, and inventory clearance losses as the Company downsized its retail footprint.

Selling expenses were $3.5 million in fiscal year 2026, a decrease of 53.0% from $7.4 million in fiscal year 2025, primarily driven by the streamlining of retail stores which lowered associated payroll, rental and utility expenses.

General and administrative expenses were $7.6 million in fiscal year 2026, remaining stable compared to $7.6 million in fiscal year 2025. Driven by the Company’s structural downsizing, the decreases in payroll, travel, and entertainment expenses were offset by increases in non-cash impairment losses on property and equipment, inventory clearance adjustments, and repair and maintenance costs.

Net Loss

Net loss was $9.3 million in fiscal year 2026, compared to $5.3 million in fiscal year 2025.

Basic and Diluted Earnings (Losses) per Share

Basic and diluted losses per share were $8.38 in fiscal year 2026, compared to $21.95 in fiscal year 2025.

EBITDA

EBITDA was negative $6.3 million in fiscal year 2026, compared to negative EBITDA of $3.9 million in fiscal year 2025.

Financial Condition and Cash Flows

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had cash of $0.3 million, compared to $0.8 million as of March 31, 2025. 

Net cash used in operating activities was $13.8 million in fiscal year 2026, compared to $10.1 million in fiscal year 2025.

Net cash used in investing activities was $2.5 million in fiscal year 2026, compared to $2.9 million in fiscal year 2025.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $15.7 million in fiscal year 2026, compared to $12.5 million in fiscal year 2025.

About Fly-E Group, Inc.

Fly-E Group, Inc. is an electric vehicle company that is principally engaged in designing, installing, selling, and renting smart electric motorcycles, electric bikes and electric under the brand “Fly E-Bike.” The Company’s commitment is to encourage people to incorporate eco-friendly transportation into their active lifestyles, ultimately contributing towards building a more environmentally friendly future. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://investors.flyebike.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our financial information presented in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (the “U.S. GAAP”), management periodically uses certain “non-GAAP financial measures,” as such term is defined under the rules of the SEC, to clarify and enhance understanding of past performance and prospects for the future. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company’s operating performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are included in or excluded from the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For example, non-GAAP measures may exclude the impact of certain items such as acquisitions, divestitures, gains, losses and impairments, or items outside of management’s control. Management believes that the following non-GAAP financial measure provides investors and analysts useful insight into our financial position and operating performance. Any non-GAAP measure provided should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative to, the most directly comparable measure determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Further, the calculation of these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the calculation of similarly titled financial measures presented by other companies and therefore may not be comparable among companies.

We use EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) to evaluate our operating performance. We believe EBITDA provides additional insight into our underlying, ongoing operating performance and facilitates year-to-year comparisons by excluding the earnings impact of interest, tax, depreciation and amortization and that presenting EBITDA is more representative of our operational performance and may be more useful for investors.

We reconcile our non-GAAP financial measure to our net income, which is our most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. EBITDA includes adjustments for provision for income taxes, as applicable, interest income and expense, depreciation, and amortization. EBITDA does not represent and should not be considered an alternative to net income as determined by U.S. GAAP, and our calculations thereof may not be comparable to those reported by other companies. We believe EBITDA is an important measure of operating performance and provides useful information to investors because it highlights trends in our business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on U.S. GAAP measures and because it eliminates items that have less bearing on our operating performance. EBITDA, as presented herein, is a supplemental measure of our performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, U.S. GAAP. We use non-GAAP financial measures as supplements to our U.S. GAAP results in order to provide a more complete understanding of the factors and trends affecting our business. EBITDA is a measure of operating performance that is not defined by U.S. GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for net (loss) income as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or other similar expressions. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct. The Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results, and that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to the risks set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the section under “Risk Factors” of its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, filed with the SEC on July 23, 2026, as amended by the Company’s subsequent filings, including updates to the Risk Factors. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Fly-E Group, Inc.
Investor Relations Department
Email: ir@flyebike.com

Seaquant Consulting
Email: investors@sea-quant.com

 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FLY-E GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for the number of shares)

As of
March 31,
2026

As of
March 31,
2025

ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash

$

265,236

$

840,102

Accounts receivable, net

7,049,592

466,187

Accounts receivable, net – a related party

32,030

37,465

Inventories, net

2,334,484

6,397,274

Prepayments and other receivables

6,967,596

3,676,986

Prepayments and other receivables – related parties

161,560

120,000

Assets held for sale

2,462,502

Total Current Assets

16,810,498

14,000,516

Property and equipment, net

5,792,915

7,287,213

Security deposits

369,249

728,450

Deferred tax assets, net

94,983

Operating lease right-of-use assets

4,289,237

10,933,068

Intangible assets, net

431,193

525,865

Long-term prepayment for software development

1,800,000

Long-term prepayment for software development – a related party

136,580

Total Assets

$

29,493,092

$

33,706,675

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current Liabilities

Accounts payable

$

433,188

$

1,272,305

Short-term loan payables

3,936,058

5,191,058

Current portion of long-term loan payables

93,980

100,835

Accrued expenses and other payables

680,200

1,366,968

Accrued expenses and other payables – a related party

225

Operating lease liabilities – current

1,507,340

2,617,762

Taxes payable

151,930

Liabilities held for sale

2,152,447

Total Current Liabilities

6,802,921

12,701,375

Long-term loan payables

1,945,442

2,065,040

Operating lease liabilities – non-current

3,302,325

9,106,928

Total Liabilities

12,050,688

23,873,343

Commitment and Contingencies

Stockholders’ Equity

     Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized and nil
          outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and 2025*

     Common stock, $0.01 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized and
          1,632,386 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and 300,000,000
          shares authorized and 245,875 shares outstanding as of March 31,
          2025*

16,324

2,459

Additional paid-in capital

27,826,643

10,987,440

Shares subscription receivable

(219,998)

(219,998)

Accumulated deficit

(10,153,318)

(895,510)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(27,247)

(41,059)

Total FLY-E Group, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity

17,442,404

9,833,332

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

$

29,493,092

$

33,706,675

*Shares and per share data are presented on a retroactive basis to reflect the 1-for-5 reverse stock split

completed on July 3, 2025 and the 1-for-20 reverse stock split completed on November 4, 2025.

 

FLY-E GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND

COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for the number of shares)

For the Years Ended

March 31,

2026

2025

Revenues

$

19,063,357

$

25,427,163

Cost of Revenues

14,404,283

14,976,266

Gross Profit

4,659,074

10,450,897

Operating Expenses

Selling Expenses

3,478,740

7,403,374

General and Administrative Expenses

7,618,603

7,607,489

Total Operating Expenses

11,097,343

15,010,863

Loss from Operations

(6,438,269)

(4,559,966)

Other (Income) Expenses, net

(684,775)

10,588

Interest Expenses, net

(1,806,085)

(405,615)

Loss Before Income Taxes

(8,929,129)

(4,954,993)

Income Tax Expenses

(328,679)

(336,166)

Net Loss

$

(9,257,808)

$

(5,291,159)

Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Foreign currency translation adjustment

13,812

(27,230)

Total Comprehensive Loss

$

(9,243,996)

$

(5,318,389)

Losses per Share*

$

(8.38)

$

(21.95)

Weighted Average Number of Common Stock

– Basic and Diluted*

1,104,494

241,050

*Shares and per share data are presented on a retroactive basis to reflect the 1-for-110,000 stock split

completed on April 2, 2024, the 1-for-5 reverse stock split completed on July 3, 2025 and the 1-for-

20 reverse stock split completed on November 4, 2025.

 

FLY-E GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for the number of shares) 

For the Years Ended
March 31,

2026

2025

Cash flows from operating activities

Net loss

$

(9,257,808)

$

(5,291,159)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

Loss on disposal of property and equipment

13,058

108,593

Gain on termination of operating lease

(111,564)

Gain on sales and liquidations of subsidiaries

(1,587,439)

(84,302)

Impairment loss on property and equipment

558,063

Expected credit losses on accounts receivable

176,379

116,746

Depreciation expense

719,383

631,280

Amortization expense

110,149

65,091

Deferred income taxes benefits

(42,112)

(64,829)

Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets

1,932,762

5,084,535

Inventories reserve

478,019

870,589

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(6,843,808)

(329,029)

Accounts receivable – a related party

5,435

248,349

Inventories

1,940,751

(2,736,241)

Prepayments and other receivables

628,903

(2,677,904)

Prepayments for operation services to a related party

120,000

(60,000)

Security deposits

66,550

(84,605)

Accounts payable

(839,117)

91,509

Accrued expenses and other payables

(472,870)

460,364

Accrued expenses and other payables – a related party

225

Operating lease liabilities

(1,674,854)

(4,771,518)

Taxes payable

118,417

(1,525,371)

Net cash used in operating activities

(13,849,914)

(10,059,466)

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchases of properties and equipment

(74,609)

(1,634,174)

Payments of property rights

(15,477)

Proceeds from disposal of properties and equipment

13,133

Prepayment for purchasing software from a related party

(1,392,580)

Prepayment for purchasing software

(1,800,000)

Cash released from disposal of entities

(447,279)

(54,774)

Repayment from a related party

660,256

Advance to a related party

(161,560)

(480,000)

Net cash used in investing activities

(2,485,792)

(2,901,272)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from borrowings

1,959,846

7,367,795

Repayments of borrowings

(3,127,434)

(3,661,559)

Repayments on other payables – related parties

(92,229)

Payments of offering cost

(516,490)

(282,403)

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock

17,369,558

9,154,500

Net cash provided by financing activities

15,685,480

12,486,104

Net changes in cash including cash classified within current assets held
for sale

(650,226)

(474,634)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

13,812

(27,230)

Less: net change in cash classified within current assets held for sale

61,548

(61,548)

Cash at beginning of the period

840,102

1,403,514

Cash at the end of the period

$

265,236

$

840,102

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information

Cash paid for interest expense

$

1,806,085

$

405,615

Cash paid for income taxes

$

42,640

$

1,957,867

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities

Purchase of vehicle funded by loan

$

$

224,638

Purchase of office funded by loan

$

$

1,800,000

Purchase of software and office by using previous prepayments

$

136,580

$

1,729,000

Purchase of property rights by using previous prepayments

$

$

54,572

Properties used for rental services

$

49,811

$

193,964

Deferred IPO cost recognized as additional paid-in capital

$

$

502,198

Uncollected proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries

$

2,704,973

$

635,193

Termination of operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease
liabilities

$

320,077

$

(2,473,686)

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities

$

$

2,490,547

 

EBITDA

The following table sets forth the components of our EBITDA for the years ended March 31, 2026 and
2025:

For the Years Ended March 31,

Percentage

2026

2025

Change

Change

Net Loss

$

(9,257,808)

$

(5,291,159)

$

(3,966,649)

75.0

%

Income Tax Provision

328,679

336,166

(7,487)

(2.2)

%

Depreciation

719,383

631,280

88,103

14.0

%

Interest Expenses

1,806,085

405,615

1,400,470

345.3

%

Amortization

110,149

65,091

45,058

69.2

%

EBITDA

$

(6,293,512)

$

(3,853,007)

$

(2,440,505)

63.3

%

Percentage of Revenue

(33.0)

%

(15.2)

%

(17.8)

%

 

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VYLIT OPENS ITS CREATOR ADVISORY BOARD, GIVING CREATORS EQUITY IN THE PLATFORM

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Reality star & chef Dom DeAngelis, model & creator Cydney Moreau, and creator-entrepreneur Crystal Jackson named as founding members, with applications now open for creators who want a voice in how the platform is shaped

MIAMI, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vylit, the 18+ creator-first social platform co-founded by Ami Gan, former CEO of OnlyFans, and seasoned entrepreneur Kailey Magder, is opening applications for its Creator Advisory Board, which will include a select group of creators that will have a strong voice in shaping the platform they use and earn on.

Vylit is inviting creators not just to join the platform, but to help build it, with real shares in the company reserved for those who contribute to its growth, culture and direction. The Creator Advisory Board will give creators a direct voice in building Vylit’s community, the platform’s development and creator tools, along with ownership in the business they’re helping grow.

Applications are now open. Creators can apply by emailing vylit@vylitworld.com with their name, bio and social handles.

Vylit is launching the board with three founding members who show the range of creators it’s built for.

Dominic DeAngelis, known from YouTube and Vanderpump Villa, where his culinary skills earned recognition from viewers around the world, has been using the platform to share behind-the-scenes and day-in-the-life content with his subscribers — the kind of direct, monetized relationship with fans that Vylit is designed around.

“Social media sucks right now. The algorithms are negative, you don’t even see the people you follow anymore, and creators are struggling to find real connections with their fans,” said DeAngelis. “I’m thrilled to be part of a platform that’s doing it differently. Vylit is actually listening to creators and building with us, not just for us.”

Cydney Moreau, a Louisiana-born former track athlete turned model and creator with a following across fitness, fashion and lifestyle, balances her work with life as a mom. Vylit is where she’s turning that following into a business for the first time, on her own terms.

“As someone who is monetizing my content for the first time, knowing that I will have a say in how the platform treats other creators means everything,” said Moreau. “It’s not every day a platform actually wants creators in the room while they’re building it. Knowing Vylit is making decisions with our interests at heart gives me the confidence to build here, and I’m excited to help shape where this goes.”

Crystal Jackson, known to millions of followers as Mrs. Poindexter, is the co-founder of EssentL, a company building business infrastructure and benefits for creators. A former engineer turned multi-platform creator and entrepreneur, she brings an operator’s understanding of what creators actually need from the platforms they build on.

“I’ve spent years building an audience and a business across platforms that weren’t built for today’s creator ecosystem,” said Jackson. “What drew me to Vylit is that they’re handing creators actual ownership and a real say in the decisions that affect us. That’s not something I’ve seen anyone else do, and I want to help build it right.”

Since launching, Vylit has positioned itself as the “HBO of social media,” a space between traditional social media and adult subscription platforms, where creators can be expressive, marketable and in control. The Creator Advisory Board takes that further. Rather than building the platform for creators and handing it over, Vylit is building it with them, giving them direct ownership and a say in its direction.

“The users driving value should have a say in the business,” said Ami Gan, Co-Founder and CEO of Vylit. “Creators understand culture and digital monetization better than anyone. At Vylit, that expertise earns them a real seat at the table.”

“We didn’t want to build another platform where creators show up after the fact,” added Kailey Magder, Co-Founder and COO of Vylit. “We want them involved from day one, shaping the product, the community and the direction of the business.”

Vylit truly puts creators in charge, giving them real ownership and a direct say in how the platform evolves. The Creator Advisory Board is just the start.

To learn more, visit https://vylitworld.com/ 

To access the media kit, click here.

ABOUT VYLIT
Vylit is an 18+ creator-first social platform redefining how adults share, discover and monetize content. Co-founded by Amrapali (Ami) Gan and Kailey Magder, Vylit was created to fill the gap between traditional social media and creator platforms, offering a premium digital experience for expression. Built as “the HBO of social media,” the platform allows topless content while prohibiting explicit material, giving creators greater freedom. Vylit combines social connectivity with built-in monetization, interest-based discovery through its Vybe Matching Engine, and in-house AI Image Generation and Chat tools designed for its users. Learn more at www.vylitworld.com.

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CNBC Names PayJoy one of the World’s Top FinTech Companies of 2026

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Recognition highlights PayJoy’s leadership in emerging market consumer finance

SAN FRANCISCO, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CNBC and Statista have named PayJoy to the “World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026,” which honors companies providing digital funding and bank-independent lending solutions for individuals and businesses. PayJoy is a leading financial services provider for underserved consumers across emerging markets.

Now in its fourth edition, the ranking identifies 500 leading companies across eight fintech market segments worldwide, including Payments, Neobanking, Wealth Technology, Digital Assets, Enterprise Fintech, Insurtech, Regtech, and Alternative Financing. Companies were evaluated using an aggregated scoring model built on both general and segment-specific KPIs, drawing on desk research from publicly available sources alongside company self-reports submitted through an open application process.

PayJoy’s inclusion reflects its work bringing credit access to the emerging middle class in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Panama, Peru, Ecuador, South Africa, the Philippines, and Indonesia, nine countries where traditional financial infrastructure has long excluded first-time borrowers.

“This recognition from CNBC and Statista is a meaningful validation of the work our team does every day,” said Doug Ricket, PayJoy CEO and Co-Founder. “Millions of people across the markets we serve are building credit for the first time through PayJoy. Being named among the world’s top fintech companies reflects the scale and impact of that work.”

For more information on the full ranking, visit https://www.cnbc.com/worlds-top-fintech-companies-2026/ 

About PayJoy
PayJoy expands credit access across emerging markets through point-of-sale financing and card offerings. Its proprietary secured-credit technology enables first-time borrowers to responsibly build financial stability and participate fully in the modern economy. Through its cutting-edge machine learning, data science, and anti-fraud AI, PayJoy has financed over $3.5 billion of loans to more than 20 million people and employs over 1,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit https://www.payjoy.com/ 

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Youngstown Innovation Hub Breaks Ground at YBI’s 107 Building

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the United States works to strengthen its aerospace and defense manufacturing base, the Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace & Defense broke ground today on YBI‘s 107 Building in downtown Youngstown, positioning the region as a national proving ground for advanced and additive manufacturing. The Hub is managed by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM).

Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace & Defense breaks ground at YBI’s 107 Building.

The Hub is one of four Innovation Hubs established across Ohio as part of a statewide initiative to strengthen innovation-driven economic growth. Once complete, it is projected to generate approximately $161.6 million in economic impact, create 450 new jobs, and produce 185 new STEM credential opportunities and 40 internship opportunities by 2029.

The groundbreaking comes as Ohio was recently ranked the No. 1 state for business in America by CNBC’s 2026 America’s Top States for Business rankings, up from No. 5 in 2025.

Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel attended and delivered remarks at the ceremony.

“Today is about more than renovating a building. It’s about building opportunity for Ohioans,” said Lt. Governor Tressel. “The Mahoning Valley has always been defined by the people who make things, solve problems, and never stop working toward a better future. This Innovation Hub builds on that proud tradition while preparing the next generation for in-demand careers in manufacturing.”

Hub and YBI leadership also spoke at the ceremony.

“Today’s groundbreaking of the Youngstown Innovation Hub represents much more than the start of a building renovation. It reflects what can happen when state, regional, industry, academic, and community partners come together around a shared vision for the future of manufacturing, aerospace and defense innovation,” said Megan Malara, Ph.D., director of the Youngstown Innovation Hub.

The renovation is made possible in part by a $750,000 state capital investment. Ohio State Sen. Al Cutrona and state Rep. Lauren McNally were credited with helping advance the funding request through the legislative process. YBI also recognized the broader Lake to River legislative delegation, including state Reps. Nick Santucci, Tex Fischer, Monica Robb Blasdel, Dave Thomas, and Sarah Fowler Arthur, for their support, as well as U.S. Sens. Jon Husted and Bernie Moreno for their support of the project in the U.S. Senate.

Speakers at the ceremony included Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel; Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development; Mary Mertz, director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources; Julius Oliver, 1st Ward Councilman for the City of Youngstown; State Sen. Al Cutrona; State Rep. Nick Santucci; State Rep. Lauren McNally; and Megan Malara, Ph.D., director of the Youngstown Innovation Hub. Barb Ewing, CEO of YBI, served as master of ceremonies.

The City of Youngstown, which committed $1.35 million in local matching funds to the project, was represented at the ceremony. John Wilczynski, executive director of America Makes, attended, and Barb Ewing recognized Kimberly Gibson and Alexander Steeb of America Makes for their roles in advancing the project.

Upon completion, the five-story, 130,000-square-foot concrete-framed building will offer flexible space for offices, workspaces, and display areas, along with robust power capacity to support multiple high-demand tenants. The building’s security features, including limited access points and naturally separated manufacturing bays, are designed to meet U.S. Department of War contracting criteria, positioning tenants to compete directly for federal defense work.

“It’s great to finally be transitioning from talking about this project to actually working on it. We appreciate all the support we’ve had from our political leaders and the community. YBI is proud to be a part of the project team that’s changing the trajectory of the Mahoning Valley,” said Barb Ewing, CEO of YBI.

Companies looking to expand, relocate, or enter the aerospace and defense manufacturing sector are encouraged to visit the Youngstown Innovation Hub website at youngstownhub.us.

About the Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace & Defense

Managed by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), the Youngstown Innovation Hub is a national proving ground for advanced and additive manufacturing, strengthening U.S. aerospace and defense supply chains and workforce development. Learn more at youngstownhub.us.

About YBI

YBI is a globally recognized economic development nonprofit, advancing innovation and growth across Ohio and beyond. Through a flexible suite of high-quality entrepreneurial services and resources, YBI supports startups, small businesses, and manufacturers at every stage of development. For more information, visit ybi.org.

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