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OSA FiO+LS: An All-Virtual Experience in Optics, Photonics, Quantum Tech, Augmented Reality & More
Claudio Mazzali, Sr. Vice President and CTO of the Corning Optical Communications Sector, Corning, Inc., USA, Optical Society (OSA) Fellow, and Co-Chair of this year’s Frontier in Optics + Laser
Spotlight on What’s Good: Using Trends to Pivot
As an entrepreneur, being able to quickly adjust in the face of an unforeseen challenge can be crucial. Holly Barrett, NextCorps Marketing Director, welcomes back Jennifer Young, Founder of What’s
Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy
Darius Sankey, Luminate Board Member and Advisor, General Partner at Moore Ventures, and former President of Ocean Tomo China, explains the importance of having an intellectual property strategy, what it
Patenting on an International Scale
Darius Sankey, Luminate Board Member and Advisor, General Partner at Moore Ventures, and former President of Ocean Tomo China discusses the importance of patenting. He shares his insights on patenting
Spotlight on Nordetect: Biochemical Analysis Tools for Sustainable Precision Agriculture
Nordetect, a Denmark-based company and Luminate cohort III startup, is working to transform the future of the agriculture industry through chemical analysis systems for agricultural and environmental testing that would
Spotlight on Herogard: Lessons Learned When Launching a Second Startup
When the COVID-19 pandemic began to hit the U.S., the food industry was undoubtedly going to face repercussions. While medical institutions were at the top of the list for receiving
What Businesses Can Do to Overcome Digital Transformation Challenges
Embracing data is a challenge for many organizations. It requires accountability from leadership and a culture of change. Amy Gurske, Director of Client Strategy at Cause+Effect Strategy, talks with NextCorps
Business Insight Center
In 2019 alone, the Business Insight Center (BIC) at the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County saved the community $1.5 million in market research costs. Kate Meddaugh, Manager of
Patents & Intellectual Property
There are only five Patent and Trademark Resource Centers (PTRCs) in New York State, and 85 in the entire country. The Carlson Center for Intellectual Property at the Central Library
Spotlight on ExPrimary: Improving Access to Bioanalytical Tools
A typical person goes to their physician once a year, which provides just one set of data points around their personal health. ExPrimary, a Luminate cohort III startup, is working
Spotlight on Augmentiqs: Redefining Digital Pathology
When a patient is diagnosed with cancer today, a pathologist will look at a tumor sample and attempt to suggest the best treatment based on what they see in the
SBA Loan Assistance: Coronavirus Relief Options
With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, small businesses are facing unprecedented disruption. NextCorps President, Jim Senall, talks with Virginia Smith, Branch Manager for the Small Business Administration in Buffalo and Rochester,
