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Submit News, Ideas Announcements, or Strategic Updates

ConnectedKnow is committed to reporting on real business activity across Rochester and the Upstate New York innovation economy. We welcome submissions from founders, executives, investors, institutions, and ecosystem leaders. If you have credible news related to startups, capital raises, corporate transactions, or innovation milestones in the region, we invite you to share it with our editorial team.

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What You Can Submit - We are currently accepting the following:

Startup & Company News

  • New company or product launches

  • Funding rounds (pre-seed to Series B and beyond)

  • Strategic partnerships or customer milestones

  • Key executive hires or board appointments

Mergers, Acquisitions & Liquidity Events

  • Full or partial acquisitions

  • Founder or investor exits

  • Strategic recapitalizations

  • Minority or majority stake sales

University & Research Commercialization

  • Spinouts from RIT, University of Rochester, or other local institutions

  • Technology licensing agreements

  • SBIR/STTR award announcements

  • Grant-funded commercialization efforts

Ecosystem Activity

  • Accelerator or incubator cohort announcements

  • Innovation and investment-related events

  • Local job creation or site expansions

  • Notable corporate innovation initiatives

Press Releases or Tip Submissions

  • Attach formal press releases or investor announcements

  • Provide confidential tips regarding deal activity, personnel changes, or strategic movement (anonymous submissions are accepted)

Submit Your News & Ideas

Please use the form below to share your announcement, file, or tip.

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What to Expect

Each submission is reviewed by the ConnectedKnow editorial team. If we pursue coverage, a team member may follow up for additional information, verification, or a potential interview. Please note that submission does not guarantee publication.

We accept confidential tips and honor requests for anonymity where appropriate.

Submission Guidelines

  • Be factual. We prioritize news backed by data, quotes, filings, or formal documentation.

  • Be specific. Include names, titles, company or institution affiliation, dates, and dollar amounts where relevant.

  • Be timely. News should be relevant to the Rochester/Finger Lakes/Upstate NY region and published within the past 30 days.

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Our editorial team reviews every submission. If a story fits our criteria, we may follow up for additional details, verification, or potential publication.

Confidentiality & Anonymity

​ConnectedKnow treats all submissions with editorial discretion. You may request anonymity, and tips shared off the record will remain confidential. We are committed to responsible sourcing and protecting contributors.

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