GreenLight Biosciences, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on RNA research, design, and manufacturing for human, animal, and plant health, today announced the opening of its manufacturing plant in Rochester. The 17,000-square-foot facility will manufacture enzymes and RNA for a variety of agricultural applications, including the protection of honeybees. While the fast rollout of mRNA vaccines helped […]

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Luminate NY—the world’s largest business accelerator for startup companies that have optics, photonics, and imaging enabled applications—is now accepting applications for round five of the innovative program. The accelerator brings visionary companies to the Finger Lakes Region to leverage a rich ecosystem of resources to speed the commercialization of emerging technologies within a range of […]

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The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is offering a free 45-minute workshop on Thursday, September 9 at 11:00 a.m. Featuring Kirk Macolini, president of InteliSpark LLC, the session will provide insights on how to apply to SBIR programs and how to seek out other appropriate funding. Throughout the program, Macolini will be providing insight on […]

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Rochester’s Circle Optics is among five teams selected to participate in round five of the GENIUS NY business accelerator program. Supported by the CNY Rising Upstate Revitalization Initiative and administered by CenterState CEO at the Tech Garden in downtown Syracuse, these startup, unmanned systems industry companies will participate in a yearlong program. The five finalists include […]

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High-tech manufacturer Magnatag is expanding its worldwide manufacturing operations in Wayne County. The custom white and magnetic  board manufacturer will add machinery and other equipment at its facility in Macedon to better serve its clients, adding  up to 16 new jobs;42 jobs will be retained.  “This expansion will dramatically improve the quality of our product, […]

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In 2014, Satish Kandlikar developed an idea of how to identify breast cancer earlier. The concept was developed with three clinicians from Rochester General Hospital, Drs. Phatak, Dabydeen and Medeiros. Overall, the goal was to take infrared imaging technology to capture images – as a supplement to current solutions for breast cancer screening. Rochester Institute […]

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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. […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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