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Company wins $100,000 in Luminate competition
Chosen from 126 applicants representing 22 countries, OWL AI was named the winner of $100,000 in the Luminate NY startup competition. The goal will be to advance its patented thermal imaging technology with the funding. OWL AI works in a simple way. To ensure that drivers are aware of their surroundings, OWL AI’s patented thermal sensor […]
Find out how Rochester can become a hub for entrepreneurs
How can the city engage innovators from throughout the country and the world to come to Rochester? As the city moves into a post-pandemic recovery, can the focus on entrepreneurship be a selling point? On June 24 at Noon, these questions will become a part of a discussion hosted by the Rochester Beacon and NextCorps. […]
Letters of Intent due on June 3 for $50 million grant
The REMADE Institute is seeking proposals for a $50 million investment fund. Letters of Intent are due on Thursday, June 3 and details are available on the website at Request for Proposals. The final proposals are due July 15. Established by the United States Department of Energy, REMADE was started in 2017 as a public-private partnership. […]
Monroe County allocates $2M to support JumpstARTS program
Monroe County is allocating up to $2 million in CARES Act funding to support the JumpstARTS program. This initiative is aimed at providing financial assistance to the arts and cultural sector that has been negatively impacted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and has often been ineligible for other relief funds. “The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly […]
New AV/VR glasses meet the needs of the next generation
With a market of $20 million, improvements in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are essential for making the next generation of eyewear and headsets. The University of Rochester has met this objective by creating glasses that are compact and easy to wear. Most importantly, the new approach combines freeform optics as well as […]
Health care workshops deliver information on current issues
Three workshops are being offered by MedTech Association to highlight important trends in health care. The events are being offered online, on May 13, June 2 and June 17. These sessions are designed to foster collaboration between participants, as well as business development. Leading voices from the industry will be leading these sessions. Cannabis in New […]