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Business NewsRochesterOct 2, 2026Gekko Photonics Takes Top Prize at Luminate NY as Five Deep-Tech Startups Secure FundingROCHESTER, N.Y. — Five deep-tech startups developing technologies across photonics, lasers, advanced imaging and medical devices have secured more than $2 million in investments through the ninth round of Luminate…By Connected Know
Business NewsBuffaloJul 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 Know
Business NewsRochesterJun 30, 2026Rochester's Andluca Secures Strategic Investment to Accelerate AI-Powered Smart Glass PlatformROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester-based advanced materials company Andluca has secured a SAFE investment from an undisclosed strategic investor as the company prepares for its upcoming Series A fundraising round and expands…By Connected Know
Business NewsRochesterJun 8, 2026Rochester Business Leaders Gather to Explore the Future of AI and Small BusinessROCHESTER, N.Y. — As artificial intelligence rapidly moves from emerging technology to everyday business tool, a new Rochester event is focused on helping small businesses understand how to use AI to drive growth…By Connected Know
All citiesBusiness NewsRochesterMay 2, 2026Biotech 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 Know
Business NewsRochesterApr 25, 2026TechRochester Names 2026 Technology Woman and Emerging Technology Woman of the YearROCHESTER, N.Y. — This past Thursday TechRochester brought together the region’s innovation community to celebrate leadership, impact, and progress at the 2026 Technology Woman of the Year Awards, held at the Memorial…By Connected Know
Business NewsRochesterApr 15, 2026Rochester-Built Startup Locke Launches Open Passkey, Aims to Eliminate Passwords for DevelopersROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester-based startup is solving one of the internet’s most persistent friction points: passwords.By Connected Know
All citiesBusiness NewsRochesterApr 3, 2026Upstate 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 Know
Business NewsRochesterMar 19, 2026TechRochester Announces 2026 Technology Woman of the Year and Emerging Technology Woman of the Year NomineesROCHESTER, N.Y. — TechRochester has officially announced the nominees for its 2026 Technology Woman of the Year and Emerging Technology Woman of the Year Awards, marking the 25th anniversary of one of the region’s most…By Connected Know
Business NewsRochesterMar 6, 2026Rochester’s Technology Community Celebrates Innovation at the 2026 GREAT AwardsROCHESTER, NY — The winners have been announced and leaders across the region’s technology ecosystem gathered to celebrate innovation, collaboration, and impact at the 2026 GREAT Awards, TechRochester’s annual…By Connected Know
Business NewsRochesterFeb 23, 2026AI Meets Workforce: Iter Opus Brings Hiring Innovation to RochesterROCHESTER, N.Y. — Iter Opus, a U.S.-based technology startup developing artificial intelligence-driven hiring and career tools, has selected downtown Rochester as the site of its new headquarters, positioning itself…By Connected Know
Business NewsRochesterFeb 11, 2026Manufacturing for the Fusion Industry: Why Rochester Is Exploring a High-Value Entry Point into a $14B SectorROCHESTER, N.Y. — As the global race to commercialize nuclear fusion accelerates, Rochester’s innovation community is convening to examine where Western New York fits in a rapidly scaling, capital-intensive industry.By Connected Know
Business NewsBuffaloFeb 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 Know
Business NewsRochesterJan 30, 2026Beyond the AI Conversation: Tech Trends Every Executive Should Be Watching in 2026As organizations plan for 2026, the technology conversation is expanding well beyond artificial intelligence. While AI continues to dominate headlines, business leaders are increasingly focused on the underlying systems…By Connected Know
Business NewsRochesterJan 17, 2026Rochester’s Optics Industry Remains a Strategic Asset in a High-Tech EconomyROCHESTER, N.Y. — Long before artificial intelligence, semiconductors, or advanced manufacturing became buzzwords, Rochester was already shaping the way the world sees, measures, and understands light.By Connected Know