Stories
Innovative process aims to reduce cancer recurrence
By Jill Kemp • Eliminating cancer stem cells is the goal of the Sanatela Matrix, a new biomaterial tissue which is soon to be used in a clinical study. Unlike current […]
Plug Power to build $125M Innovation Center in Henrietta
Alternative energy technology provider Plug Power Inc. plans to build a $125 million Innovation Center, creating 377 new jobs. Located in Henrietta, the center will be the first world’s first Gigafactory for […]
Venture for ClimateTech accepts applications for first cohort
Venture For ClimateTech has begun accepting applications for its first cohort. A new global non-profit venture studio + accelerator providing innovators with the non-dilutive funding they need to de-risk their […]
Development of new chip will identify COVID-19 antibodies in one minute
Using one drop of blood, Rochester researchers are developing a chip on a disposable card that can detect COVID-19 and other viruses. This unique approach can identify exposure within a […]
Identifying microplastics is focus of new company
Finding the plastics that are in the environment doesn’t sound like huge initiative. Yet, the presence of plastics in the community is alarming. Parverio harnesses a revolutionary technology that allows […]
RIT receives new funding to improve forest studies
Two grants totaling $391,000 were received by Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) to study forests. The grants will improve how waveform LiDAR (light detection and ranging) offers a better 3D […]
New initiative delivers robust climate tech programming
A new effort has launched to help innovators build climate technology. This initiative will help businesses quickly grow technologies that lower greenhouse gases and improve the state as a hub […]
Upstate Capital Association to host startup showcase with accelerators
On December 9 online, for the first time, the Upstate Capital Association of New York is hosting the Venture NY Series A Showcase in partnership with 43North, GENIUS NY, 76West, […]
RIT professor receives $400,000 grant from the Department of Energy for work with solar cells
Researching ways to create high-efficiency, low-cost solar cells is the goal of Rochester Institute of Technology professor Seth Hubbard. The grant Hubbard recently received is to lower the cost for […]
Paradigm and WexEnergy win $50,000 in FuzeHub competition
Two area technology firms are among the six companies who won top prizes in the recent FuzeHub Commercialization Competition. Each of the companies was awarded $50,000 in funding after convincing […]