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Introducing NextCorps, a group of entrepreneurs, advisors, venture capitalists, and staff committed to creating the next generation of world-changing Rochester technology companies. Headquartered in iconic Sibley Square, NextCorps provides a space designed for collaboration and “creative collisions” along with the meeting, lab, and fabrication resources that your startup will need to thrive.

Advantages of Incubator Membership:

ADVICE & MENTORING

  • Coaching and mentoring with staff and entrepreneurs-in-residence
  • Monthly educational and founder roundtable discussions

NETWORKING

  • Office hours from local service providers such as lawyers, marketers, and accountants
  • Participation in NextCorps and community networking opportunities and events

RESOURCES & AMENITIES

  • NextCorps First Prototype Lab, including 3D printers, laser cutters, and hand tools
  • Access to multiple conference rooms, large multi-media room, video conferencing equipment, digital media studio, kitchen/cafe with free coffee and water, outdoor rooftop patio, game room

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

  • Fund raising assistance: grants, angel investors, and venture capital
  • Access to STARTUP-NY and Finger Lakes Hot Spot tax advantages

NEXTCORPS PROGRAMS

  • Preferred access to other NextCorps programs and services including The Entrepreneur’s Network, our Pre-Seed Workshop, and NYSERDA-sponsored programs such as NEXUS-NY for clean energy companies and Luminate, our Photonics Accelerator

AFFORDABLE, FLEXIBLE SPACE

  • Accommodations for startups at all stages including co-working desks; small, medium, and large offices; office suites, and small and large labs
  • Co-working space starts at $250/month
Membership Options

Coworking Desk – $250/month

• Dedicated work station and locking file drawers in large coworking area
• Parking: Includes one parking spot in nearby surface lot at $20/month

Private Office

2-person: $600/month
6-person: $1650/month
10-person: $2500/month

• Private furnished office suites with work stations, locking file drawers, and whiteboards
• Parking: Includes one parking spot at Mortimer Garage at $25/month; additional spaces available at market rate and additional options may also be available

Non-Resident – $100/month

• Access to most member benefits without having a resident space at the facility
• Parking: N/A (some member benefits will be limited)

*Wet labs also available for rental*