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All news →- Oct 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 KnowBusiness NewsInvestment
- Aug 5, 2026From Chatbot to Agent: The Next Step in How Professional Firms Use AIGuest Writer: Adam Martocello, Founder - Lilac Automation. ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Most professional services firms already use artificial intelligence in some form. An accountant drafts a client email in ChatGPT.By Connected KnowFounder Resources
- Jun 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 KnowBusiness NewsInvestment
- Jun 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 KnowBusiness NewsFounder Resources
- May 2, 2026All 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 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 KnowBusiness News
- Apr 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 KnowBusiness News
- Apr 8, 2026Style Meets Software: Inside Rochester’s Newest Fashion Tech StartupROCHESTER, N.Y. — After more than a decade in the tech industry, Kyla Brown is applying her product mindset to a new challenge: fixing how people shop online.By Connected KnowFounder Insights
- Apr 3, 2026All 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
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