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New program trains no-code developers, helps them realize six-figure income potential
Applications are now being accepted for the free Embark Bootcamp, to train “no-code” software developers. This program is six months long and focuses on evening training. Funding for the program […]
Applications now open for Luminate
The next Luminate business accelerator cohort is now open for applications. Visionary startups enabled by optics, photonics, or imaging are eligible to apply to the program and the chance to […]
Oculi awarded $1 million at Luminate Finals competition
Oculi was named “Company of the Year” and winner of Luminate Finals 2023. The award includes an investment of $1 million, which comes from New York State and the Finger […]
Free seminar on empowering small businesses
The Greater Rochester Resilience Summit: Empowering Small Businesses Through Cyber and Physical Security is the title of this day-long, free event. It will be held on September 26, from 8 […]
Prolivio earns $50,000 from FuzeHub awards competition
Rochester-based Prolivio Inc. received $50,000 for development of a migraine cooling headband from the FuzeHub Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund. The KHIO, by Prolivio, is a hyper-cooling headband that offers an instantly cool surface […]
Worldwide competition with $2 million in startup funding is September 27
Watch startups compete in the world’s biggest pitch competition for photonics, optics and imaging technology on Wednesday, September 27 at Luminate Finals 2023. Register for the free awards ceremony and showcase, which […]