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- Jul 13, 2026Bounce Imaging Receives Investment to Expand Defense Technology ManufacturingBUFFALO, N.Y. — Brown & White Ventures has invested in Buffalo-based Bounce Imaging, a developer of tactical imaging technology used by military, law enforcement, and first responders, as the company looks to expand…By Connected KnowBusiness NewsInvestment
- Jul 1, 2026RochesterAll citiesThe Economic Engine Powering Rochester's Next ChapterROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester has long been known as the birthplace of companies like Kodak, Xerox and Bausch + Lomb.By Connected KnowBusiness News
- May 2, 2026RochesterAll citiesBiotech Startup REEgen Secures $200K State Grant to Advance Rare Earth Recovery TechnologyITHACA, N.Y. — An Ithaca-based biotech startup focused on critical mineral recovery has secured new state funding to accelerate its path to commercialization.By Connected KnowBusiness NewsInvestment
- Apr 3, 2026RochesterAll citiesUpstate Venture Connect Selects Seven High-Growth Startups for 2026 Founder Roadshow to Detroit Tech WeekROCHESTER, N.Y. — Upstate Venture Connect (UVC) has announced the eight founders from seven high-growth Upstate startups selected to participate in its first Founder Roadshow of 2026, a curated delegation heading to…By Connected KnowBusiness NewsFounder Resources
- Mar 3, 2026RochesterAll citiesResource: Invest NY Ecosystem Dashboard Mapping Upstate New York’s Innovation EconomyROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Invest NY Ecosystem Dashboard, an open-access data platform powered by Dealroom, now provides founders, investors, ecosystem builders and economic leaders a unified source of intelligence on…By Connected KnowFounder Resources
- Feb 24, 2026All citiesUpstate Venture Connect to Lead Founder Roadshows to Detroit, Boston, and NYC Tech WeekROCHESTER, N.Y. — Upstate Venture Connect (UVC) is taking Upstate founders on the road this spring, launching a series of immersive roadshows designed to connect Upstate New York entrepreneurs with investors, customers…By Connected KnowFounder ResourcesInvestment
- Feb 3, 2026Brown and White Ventures Invests in Finta to Scale AI-Powered Dealflow Infrastructure for Private MarketsBuffalo, N.Y. — Brown and White Ventures has announced an investment in Finta, an AI-powered workflow platform designed to modernize how private companies raise capital and manage relationship-driven deals.By Connected KnowBusiness NewsInvestment
- Jan 12, 2026RochesterAll citiesFrom Sidelines to Big Business: How Youth Sports Became a $40B Economy, Rochester Is Deep in the GameROCHESTER, N.Y. - The youth sports industry in the United States has evolved into one of the largest and fastest-growing segments of the broader sports economy, fueled by rising household spending, name/image/likeness…By Connected Know
- Jan 11, 2026All citiesBuffalo Bills’ New Stadium Will Be One of the Most Tech-Forward Venues in the NFLROCHESTER, N.Y. — When the new Highmark Stadium opens at the start of the 2026 NFL season, the Buffalo Bills will be playing in one of the most technologically advanced venues in the world.By Connected Know
- Nov 15, 2025RochesterAll cities$1M Breakthrough: Grow-NY 2025 Crowns New Ag-Tech Winners Driving Upstate’s Innovation EconomyCANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — The 2025 Grow-NY Business Competition awarded $3 million to seven emerging food and agriculture companies this week, naming Brooklyn-based Brekland the $1 million grand-prize winner.By Connected KnowInvestment
- Nov 4, 2025RochesterAll citiesRochester’s Public Powerhouses: How Publicly Traded Companies Are Fueling the Region’s Economic MomentumRochester remains a vital player in New York’s economic landscape. Not just through startups and research, but through established, market-listed enterprises that continue to anchor and employ thousands across the…By Connected Know
- Oct 31, 2025RochesterAll citiesMapping New York’s Innovation Infrastructure: A Guide to the State’s Economic Development CategoriesA Connected Know guide to New York’s innovation infrastructure—how accelerators, incubators, and research centers drive statewide economic growth.By Connected Know
