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Client Win
Congratulations to NextCorps incubation client, Dr. Brandy Young, who was presented with the New York Senate 2023 Empire Award by Senator Jeremy Cooney. We’re so proud to have Brandy and Certainty Analytical Labs in the NextCorps community! Watch

Luminate Finals
Witness the brilliance of innovation ignited at Luminate’s annual showcase and awards ceremony. See who takes home follow-on funding, vote for your favorite startup, and network in the heart of Rochester’s innovation ecosystem. Save Your Seat

What’s Trending in Tech?
Luminate’s Managing Director, Dr. Sujatha Ramanujan, shares in Electro Optics some of the insights gained through working with 60+ emerging technology companies from around the world. Read More

Geared for Growth
“It’s been a busy five years!” NextCorps President, Jim Senall, shares how we’ve helped 500+ companies through our programs from 2018-2022 alone. Watch on 13WHAM

Government Contracting Forum
Meet with defense, federal, state and local agencies, and large government prime contractors on October 3 at the Memorial Art Gallery. Register
Five Years. Phenomenal Impact.
We spy NextCorps staff, clients, and partners having a blast at our fifth anniversary celebration!
County Executive Adam Bello and Mayor Malik Evans proclaimed June 28, 2023 to be a day to recognize NextCorps and all the contributions it makes to our community and the future leaders in Monroe County.
Thanks for celebrating five years in Downtown Rochester with us!
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We’re here to help entrepreneurs who are ready to start or expand their businesses. Explore our programs to see which is right for you.
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If you’re a manufacturer or production-related company in the Finger Lakes Region, we can connect you to funding opportunities and resources to help you expand and thrive.Learn with Us
As the anchor of Rochester’s Innovation Zone, we serve more than just our clients. Check out the events and resources open to everyone.Add to Our Impact
As the creator of several groundbreaking programs, our impact changes daily. And, because we’re a non-profit, our work directly benefits the startups and communities we serve. In fact, all but one of our programs provide support without taking any equity.
Here’s a collective snapshot from 2018 to 2022:




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The startups in our portfolio are changing the way things are done in every industry.
Here are just a few: