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Mar 16, 2026

IngenID advances AI voice biometrics and deepfake detection in Rochester

IngenID, a Rochester startup, expands its AI-driven voice biometric and deepfake detection platform, partnering globally and growing locally with innovative security solutions.

Rochester tech leaders on AI, innovation and growth in 2026
Jan 28, 2026

Rochester tech leaders on AI, innovation and growth in 2026

Rochester-area tech leaders share how AI, cybersecurity and emerging technologies are driving innovation, growth and real-world impact in 2026.

California-based Pensievision was named the winner of round eight of the Luminate NY optics, photonics and imaging (OPI) startup accelerator competition. (Photo provided by Gov. Hochul’s office)
Oct 23, 2025

Pensievision wins $1M top prize in Luminate NY competition

Pensievision was named the Company of the Year of the Luminate NY optics, photonics, and imaging (OPI) startup accelerator competition.

NextCorps launches AI Startup Jam to turn ideas into working prototypes 
Sep 10, 2025

NextCorps launches AI Startup Jam to turn ideas into working prototypes 

Join NextCorps’ AI Startup Jam (Oct. 24–26) and turn your software idea into a working prototype. Applications open Sept. 24–Oct. 10.

NewYorkBIO hosts a Mini Pitch Day event for life sciences start-ups at NextCorps. (Provided by NewYorkBIO)
Jul 18, 2025

Startups pitch biotech ideas at NewYorkBIO event in Rochester

NewYorkBIO, a leading advocate for the life science community, hosted a Mini-Pitch Day for early-stage life science and biotech companies.

Joe Bean Roasters is transitioning to fully recyclable bags for its coffee and is collecting used coffee bags for recycling. (Photo provided by Joe Bean Roasters)
Jun 17, 2025

When it comes to coffee bags, Joe Bean Roasters puts environment first

Joe Bean Roasters in Rochester now uses fully recyclable coffee bags and encourages returns to reduce waste and support a circular economy.

Manufacturing activity declined modestly in New York in April, a statewide survey shows. (Photo from Depositphotos)
Apr 25, 2025

RTMA hosts free summit on manufacturing, supply chain development 

The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) will host a free Manufacturing Workforce and Supply Chain Summit. 

Round 5 of Luminate now accepting applications
Nov 22, 2022

Luminate and Silicon Catalyst form partnership to speed development of emerging technologies 

The partnership will expand the support ecosystem for founders working on industry solutions that are enabled by OPI and semiconductor chip design to ultimately reduce the cost and complexity of development.  

NextCorps’ Embark Accelerator positions Rochester as no-code software development hub
Nov 18, 2022

NextCorps’ Embark Accelerator positions Rochester as no-code software development hub

“The launch of these startups illustrates the power that a supportive ecosystem can offer inspired people who are interested in creating a new business in our region,” says Matt Foley, Managing Director, Startup Incubation & Embark at NextCorps.

Luminate NY is now accepting applications for its sixth cohort.
Sep 19, 2022

Sixth round opens for business accelerator competition  

Luminate NY is the world’s largest business accelerator and investment fund for early-stage companies working on solutions that are enabled by optics, photonics or imaging.   

NextCorps
Sep 9, 2022

Business incubators help medtech startups bring their ideas to life

Technology incubators, such as NextCorps at Sibley Square, can help innovators access these needed resources and provide other valuable services.

Luminate NY Spotlight: LIDROTEC Reduces High Waste in the Microchip Manufacturing Process
Aug 23, 2022

Luminate NY Spotlight: LIDROTEC Reduces High Waste in the Microchip Manufacturing Process

LIDROTEC provides wafer dicing laser machines that use ultrashort laser pulses in a liquid environment to cut semiconductors.