NextCorps’ Latest Impact Demonstrates Rochester’s Progress in Becoming a Nationally Recognized Tech Hub
Impact Signals Continued Economic Development and Growing Interest to Innovate Emerging Technologies and New Businesses in the Rochester and Finger Lakes Region Rochester NY—June 28, 2023—NextCorps, a non-profit helping innovative […]
RG&E and NextCorps Announce Milestone of $1M Awarded to Rochester Area Startups, Fostering Innovation and Fortifying Upstate New York Economy
Grants Support Local Entrepreneurs in Building Businesses Through NextCorps, Helping Them Bring Their Ideas to Life in Top Tech Hub ROCHESTER, NY-June 28, 2023 – NextCorps, a non-profit incubator and […]
Women-owned Rochester startups addressing mental health, wellness needs in burgeoning market
Special to the Rochester Business Journal The wellness industry is growing as rapidly as it’s changing. According to McKinsey & Company, with consumers spending $450 billion annually on products and […]
NextCorps’ Embark Accelerator positions Rochester as no-code software development hub
Special to the Rochester Business Journal In its first year, NextCorps’ Embark — a business accelerator program that fosters the startup of viable software companies — accomplished what it set […]
Business incubators help medtech startups bring their ideas to life
Special to the Rochester Business Journal By James Senall Senall Healthcare is rapidly colliding with advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, optics and imaging, robotics and augmented and virtual reality and […]
Rochester accelerates its pace to become top tech hub in America
Special to the Rochester Business Journal By James Senall Senall Rochester is on its way to becoming a national hub for technology innovation. Experts predict that it has the highest […]
Empire State Development Announces 10 Finalists Selected for Round 5 of Luminate NY Competition in Rochester
Via GlobeNewswire $25 Million Luminate NY Initiative Continues to Bring the Best Startups with Optics, Photonics, and Imaging Technologies to the Finger Lakes Region to Tap World Class Resources and Grow […]
Application Deadline Approaching for Startups to Participate in Luminate NY Competition and Business Accelerator
Applications Due Jan. 17 for Accelerator Offering Immediate Funding and the Chance to Compete for up to $2 Million in Follow-On Investment January 06, 2022 08:00 ET ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. […]
Governor Hochul Announces Round 4 Winners of Luminate NY Accelerator Competition
Via New York State Governor Kathy Hochul today announced PreAct Technologies as the winner of Round 4 of the Luminate NY optics, photonics, and imaging startup accelerator competition. The Portland, Oregon-based PreAct […]
RG&E fuels local startups through ignition grants
Special to the RBJ RG&E and its sister company NYSEG, the region’s chief suppliers of electricity and natural gas, have awarded $25,000 to 25 local startups recognized for their high growth potential. […]
NextCorps launches third accelerator program
Via the Rochester Beacon By SMRITI JACOB | July 16, 2021 NextCorps’ third accelerator program—NextCorps Embark—is on its way to assembling its inaugural cohort. Applications are being accepted through Aug. 20. The accelerator […]
Be Inspired April 18, 2021: James Senall
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University affiliate NextCorps receives federal grant to help create software companies
Via the University of Rochester New internship opportunities will open up for students at the University and RIT. The US Economic Development Administration is awarding NextCorps, an affiliate of the University of […]
NextCorps seeks new ways to reach, assist entrepreneurs
Via the Rochester Business Journal April 12, 2021 NextCorps Inc. — which recently celebrated three years at Sibley Square downtown — has continued to help develop cutting edge companies despite […]
No-code software startup accelerator coming to NextCorps
Via the Rochester Business Journal April 8, 2021 A federal grant will provide funding for the launch and oversight of a software startup accelerator for non-technical founders at NextCorps. The […]
NextCorps to launch software industry accelerator
Via the Rochester Beacon By SMRITI JACOB | April 7, 2021 NextCorps will soon begin work on launching a new accelerator targeting the software industry in the nine-county Rochester region. It marks the […]
Venture For ClimateTech Opens Application Period to Help Innovators Get Climate Tech Ideas Off the Ground
New program is now recruiting its first cohort of innovators to help them accelerate ideas for reducing greenhouse gases Via GlobeNewswire NEW YORK, Jan 14., 2021—Venture For ClimateTech has begun accepting […]
Jacqueline Ros Amable To Lead New ClimateTech Studio
Former CEO of Revolar Instinct Personal Safety Device will lead design and execution of program to help ClimateTech innovators advance ideas Via GlobeNewswire NEW YORK STATE, September 21, 2020—NextCorps today announced that Jacqueline […]
Governor Cuomo Announces Round 3 Winners of Luminate NY Accelerator Competition in Rochester
Via New York State SunDensity Awarded Top Honors and $1 Million in Investment Four Additional Visionary Optics, Photonics, and Imaging Companies Secure Follow-on Funding Investment Applications Now Being Accepted for […]
Program will help give climate tech startups a leg up
Via Rochester Business Journal September 2, 2020 Climate technology startups can now apply for a spot in a local manufacturing readiness program that will help the ventures bring their business […]
A message from our president, James Senall.
Click here to view the full statement from our president, Jim Senall, on behalf of NextCorps.
A roadmap for maximizing regional growth
Via the Rochester Business Journal James Senall, April 14, 2020 We hear local leaders talk all the time about the importance of technology and innovation. Why? The answer is simple: […]
NYSERDA Launches Two Cleantech Accelerators for Entrepreneurs to Bring Clean Energy Solutions to the Marketplace
Via NYSERDA Statewide Accelerators Help New Yorkers Start or Expand Clean Energy Companies and Bring New Solutions to Combat Climate Change April 09, 2020 The New York State Energy Research […]
Empire State Development Announces 10 Finalists Selected to Take Part in Round III of Luminate NY Accelerator Competition
$25 Million Luminate NY Initiative is the World’s Largest Accelerator Program for Startups with Optics, Photonics, and Imaging Technologies OPI Innovation is a Key Part of “Finger Lakes Forward”—the Region’s […]
Jim Senall leads next generation of Rochester tech
Via the Rochester Business Journal By: Gino Fanelli September 5, 2019 Sibley Square, by sheer location, has no option but to be the focal point of downtown. Granted, the days of […]
Positive Science typifies dogged growth of hardware startups
Via the Rochester Business Journal By: Gino Fanelli, September 5, 2019 In the first cohort of NextCorps’ Luminate NY accelerator, Positive Science founder Jason Babcock found his way into a […]
Hardware Scaleup Expo to Explore What’s Next for Region’s Cleantech Companies and Manufacturers
Day’s Events Will Showcase New Clean Technologies in Development Along with our Growing State and Local Ecosystem that’s Fostering Innovation; Program Application Now Open MAY 29, 2019, ROCHESTER, NY– […]
A Former Department Store Evolves Into A High Tech Office Space
At the center of Rochester’s ongoing revitalization, The Sibley Building’s transformation into Sibley Square — a 1 million-square-foot, mixed-use city hub, whose adaptive reuse is also spearheaded by TAT — offered a […]
Revolutionary “Nu-Nee” is up and running
ROCHESTER, NY (WROC-TV) – On the sixth floor of the Sibley Building in downtown Rochester, is a place where entrepreneurs and those with ideas can come and start a company. […]
Governor Cuomo Announces $15 Million in Funding for the Luminate NY Accelerator Competition in Rochester
Additional Backing Will Support Three More Rounds of Innovative Optics, Photonics and Imaging Competition Investment Complements “Finger Lakes Forward” – The Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the […]
Empire State Development Announces 10 Startups Selected to Take Part in Cohort II of Luminate NY
$10 Million Luminate NY Initiative is the World’s Largest Startup Accelerator Program for Optics, Photonics and Imaging Technologies OPI Innovation is a Key Part of “Finger Lakes Forward” – the […]
AT&T to Power Innovation Week at NextCorps as Part of Global Entrepreneurship Week
Daily Events Will Showcase Local Entrepreneurs, the Latest Technology Trends, and Rochester’s Resources for Startups OCTOBER 24, 2018— ROCHESTER, NY– On Nov. 12 through Nov. 17, NextCorps will join more […]
NextCorps and SecondMuse Launch Programs to Help Clean Energy Startups Accelerate Hardware Manufacturing
Programs Help Bridge the Gap Between Startups and Manufacturers to Speed New Clean Energy Technologies to Market SEPT. 10, NEW YORK STATE– NextCorps and SecondMuse today launched programs that will […]
Luminate Winners Announced
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF INAUGURAL LUMINATE NY ACCELERATOR COMPETITION IN ROCHESTER Double Helix Optics Wins $ 1 Million Top Prize; Three Additional Visionary Optics, Photonics, and Imaging Companies Secure […]
SBIR road tour brings vital resources to Nextcorps
Via the Rochester Business Journal By: Gino Fanelli June 18, 2018 The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Road Tour hit Nextcorps on Monday, marking the first ever stop in Rochester and an […]
SBIR Road Show to come to Rochester
Via the Rochester Business Journal By: Gino Fanelli June 14, 2018 With $2.5 billion burning a hole in their pocket, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Road Tour is set to make […]
Governor Cuomo Announces Applications are Now Being Accepted for Round II of Luminate NY
Innovative Competition Aims to Bring Visionary Optics, Photonics and Imaging Companies and Latest Industry Technologies to the Finger Lakes Region Luminate NY Competition Complements “Finger Lakes Forward” – The Region’s […]
State Partnership Fans out to Help Manufacturers Find Ways to Grow
Via the Rochester Business Journal By: Matthew Reitz April 16, 2018 A statewide program aimed at boosting the manufacturing industry is helping local manufacturers thrive, connecting companies to supportive resources and aiding in […]
Dave Fuehrer Helps People with Cancer, Inspired by his own Journey
Via the Rochester Business Journal By: Gino Fanelli April 11, 2018 There’s a warmth that’s readily apparent with Dave Fuehrer. His smile is infectious, his interest in you genuine and his […]
Sujatha Ramanujan Guides Startups To Growth
Via the Rochester Business Journal By: Gino Fanelli March 22, 2018 Sujatha Ramanujan Rochester is a city of technological prowess. Approach any building on nearly any street in the metro area and […]
Luminate NY’s Light Tomorrow With Today $1Million+ Demo Day Scheduled for June 28
Public Event to Take Place in the Big Tent of Rochester International Jazz Festival (XRIJF) OPI Innovation is a Key Part of “Finger Lakes Forward” – the Region’s Comprehensive Strategy […]
Luminate Finalist Bounce Imaging Wins Award & Recognition
Luminate NY Finalist Bounce Imaging Wins Award and Recognition 360°Camera Used for First Responders and K9 Units Also Featured on NCIS: LA Rochester, NY: Bounce Imaging, one of Luminate NY’s […]
New High Tech Hub for Entrepreneurship Debuts in Sibley Square
NextCorps, formerly High Tech Rochester, has announced the official opening of a new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to fostering the creation and growth of high tech companies. The new space, which […]
10 Winners Selected for Luminate Accelerator
$10 Million Luminate NY Initiative is the World’s Largest Start-up Accelerator Program for Optics, Photonics and Imaging Technologies OPI Innovation is a Key Part of “Finger Lakes Forward” – the […]
Luminate Accelerator Announces Finalists
Luminate NY, the world’s largest optics, photonics, and imaging accelerator, today announced the finalists who are set to compete in the Lightning Awards in Rochester in November. The selected finalists […]
Announcing Rochester Innovation Week
High Tech Rochester will be hosting an exciting week full of entrepreneurial activities the week of November 6th, 2017. During this week, Paul Singh, an experienced entrepreneur and venture capitalist, […]
Primary Book Club to Launch Beta Test
Primary Book Club, a BetaSpace member company, plans to launch a Beta test on October 1st. This startup was founded by former Wall Street finance executive and current mother of […]
Luminate names business executive and startup veteran Sujatha Ramanujan as Managing Director
Rochester’s optics, photonics, and imaging accelerator also names national advisory board members Rochester, NY – The Luminate optics, photonics, and imaging (OPI) accelerator names seasoned business executive and veteran entrepreneur, Sujatha Ramanujan, […]
SiMPore awarded Phase II STTR & Phase I SBIR
SiMPore, a nanotechnology company that has been a member of High Tech Rochester since 2008, was recently awarded $975,000 in federal funding. They have received a Phase II STTR from […]
BetaSpace member company awarded $1.25M
SmallGrid, the manufacturer of Life Wall, a renewably powered life-support system for your home, was recently awarded $1.25 million from Governor Cuomo. The money was awarded as part of the […]
Luminate accelerator officially launches
World’s largest startup accelerator for optics, photonics and imaging begins operations The Luminate accelerator, a new $5M per year initiative recently announced by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, has […]
High Tech Rochester Closes on Sibley Square Purchase
HTR will occupy entire sixth floor, home of the former Sibley’s Tea Room High Tech Rochester has officially closed on the purchase of its soon-to-be-new headquarters space in the historic […]
5 HTR Staff Nominated in UVC’s Annual Ecosystem Awards
High Tech Rochester is pleased to announce that five of our staff members have been nominated for Upstate Venture Connect Ecosystem Awards! Upstate Venture Connect (UVC) is a nonprofit that […]
Announcing Third Thursdays
High Tech Rochester is unveiling a new and exciting monthly event that will run all summer long at the HTR BetaSpace! On the Third Thursday of each month, we invite […]
2017 Rochester Venture Challenge Winners Announced
Winners of the 2017 Rochester Venture Challenge announced We are excited to announce that Empire Medicinals, a Rochester startup company in the field of healthcare, is the winner of […]
Finalists Selected in the 2017 Rochester Venture Challenge
Five early-stage companies have been selected as finalists in the 2017 Rochester Venture Challenge from among the 35 companies that entered the competition in January. The five finalists are competing […]
Now Hiring: Managing Director, Photonics Venture Challenge
Position Description Managing Director, Photonics Venture Challenge HTR Overview High Tech Rochester is a 14-person non-profit that helps entrepreneurs launch and grow successful startups and established companies grow their revenues […]
Rochester Venture Challenge Semi-Finalists Announced
Eight early-stage companies have been selected as semi-finalists in the 2017 Rochester Venture Challenge from among the 35 companies that entered the competition in January. The eight semi-finalists are competing […]
Announcing the Photonics Venture Challenge
James Senall, president of High Tech Rochester, released the following statement in response to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State Address proposal: I want to express my deepest gratitude to […]
Cowork at Sibley
Our pilot coworking initiative in the Sibley Building, BetaSpace, has drawn to a close. Twelve startup companies pioneered our expansion to downtown Rochester from November 2016 until January 2018. These entrepreneurs represented companies […]
Groundbreaking takes place in the Sibley Building for High Tech Rochester’s new incubator
On September 9th 2015, High Tech Rochester was joined by Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul, Assembly Majority Leader Joseph Morelle, NYS Senator Joseph Robach, Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren, County Executive […]
