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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 […]
Inaugural cohort is announced for Venture for ClimateTech
Out of 590 applications from 64 countries, 11 companies were chosen to participate in the first cohort offered by Venture for ClimateTech. Funding, tools and training will be provided. The chosen companies will each receive up to $125,000 through the virtual accelerator. Throughout the seven-month program, each company will utilize the support provided and learn about […]
ESD invests in Mosaic Microsystems
Empire State Development has invested $250,000 in Mosaic Microsystems, a Rochester based microelectronics and photonics packaging company. This investment was provided by New York Ventures, the venture capital arm of Empire State Development. A total of $2.4 million in funding was raised in this round, led by strategic investors Samtec and Corning Inc. The company has […]
NextCorps continues to reach entrepreneurs
Startup companies continue to benefit from NextCorps, as services for entrepreneurs continue to expand. NextCorps has been headquartered at Sibley Square downtown for three years, where it includes a business incubator and offers services including office space, resources and investment opportunities. There are five programs that the group runs to support businesses, including the incubator, […]
Grow-NY to accept applications for 2021 contest
The application window for the 2021 Grow-NY business competition is now open and is accepting submissions, Empire State Development officials say. Grow-NY focuses on enhancing the emerging food and agriculture innovation cluster currently present in Central New York, the Finger Lakes and the Southern Tier regions of New York state. The transformative competition attracts high-growth […]