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A 3D Printing Revolution
A team of four students have created a new printer nozzle system that allows printers to print in 3D all at once, not in 2D layers. The result is a lighter and stronger form, faster. This patented technology has the potential to reduce printing time and energy consumption. Pritam Poddar, an Engineering PhD Candidate at Rochester […]
Application Extended to January 17 for Luminate Business Accelerator
The next Luminate Business Accelerator cohort is offering immediate funding of $100,000 and the chance to compete for up to $2 million in follow-up investment. Applications are now due by January 17, 2022. Upon acceptance to the program, start-ups benefit from the initial investment, along with mentorship and access to investors, lab facilities and comprehensive […]
Free Legal Help Available for Micro-Entrepreneurs
A free legal program will take place on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 and is by appointment only. Those eligible for the program include micro entrepreneurs or charitable organizations with limited budgets. The Micro-entrepreneur Pro Bono Project (MPBP) includes one-one consultations on contracts, agreements, choice of entity and other matters that can help entrepreneurs. Eligible participants […]
Startup Studio Gets Underway in Rochester
Another accelerator is now available to those in Monroe County. The MARL Startup Studio accelerator program is working to get startup companies off the ground. All individuals need to bring to the pitch session is an idea. “If you’re saying to yourself—I have this idea and I don’t know what to do with it—we can […]
New approach to wastewater systems reduces costs
Energy efficient wastewater treatment is now a reality with MICROrganic Technologies’ bio-electrochemical systems that convert the chemical energy in waste to electricity. A member company at RIT Venture Creations, MICROrganic Technologies has developed VIVA, the world’s first microbial fuel cell platform that treats wastewater streams. VIVA is appropriate for both large and small wastewater treatment […]
New system identifies troubled power grids
With a patented new system, SmartKable Powerline Solutions has developed a way to identify troubled power grids and predict the remaining lifetime for power lines. The system also makes green energy more reliable and more efficient. SmartKable was started in 2018 by Doug Hirsh. With a background in artificial intelligence technology with the US Air […]