Applications are now being accepted for a new program titled NextCorps Embark. Designed for individuals who are still working in a day job, Embark helps people create and build a company. It is intended for non-technical people and will help move them through all of the stages, from developing an initial idea to gaining revenue. […]
To capture wind speed as it accelerates over the edges of a roof is a new technology that’s growing. The prototype for a turbine and airfoil, created by Accelerate Wind, could lower energy costs by up to 60 percent or possibly more, making this rooftop wind generation a cost-effective option for commercial properties. In May, […]
Scale For ClimateTech is accepting applications for its next round, Cohort 4, now through Sept. 13. This free program is designed for hardware companies developing products that reduce greenhouse gas emissions to accelerate and de-risk their manufacturing process from prototype to production. Participation in the program—which will be held virtually with in-person components—entails a competitive selection […]
More than $9 million has been established for the Carbontech Entrepreneurial Fellowship Program. It will provide support to scientists who are contributing innovations to strengthening New York as an entrepreneurial hub. Overall, this program will help organizations create commercialized products, expand entrepreneurial training and motivate a deep decarbonization of the economy. This is one part of […]
Arc of Monroe/ArcWorks; the Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Science, Center for Imaging Science/Aktiwave LLC; and Rochester Institute of Technology, Department of Packaging Science/Cinterest LLC all received awards of nearly $50,000. These grants came from The Innovation Fund, which is supported by Empire State Development Division of Science Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR). Nearly $6 […]
It is estimated that 500,000 medication errors happen each year outside of hospitals. For the millions of Americans who have trouble seeing, Focus Glass provides a solution. The Focus Glass was created to help people with limited vision read the type on a prescription bottle. The non-breakable 14 oz. glass is BPA-free and has an […]
Cooling packs and breathable fabric are two parts of the new cooling vest now available from ThermApparel. Weighing less than two pounds, the vest is designed to conform to an individual’s body and provide two hours of cooling. The UnderCool 2.0 uses cooling packs that can be prepared in the refrigerator, freezer or ice water. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]