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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
- 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 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
- Mar 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 KnowBusiness News
- Mar 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 KnowBusiness News
- Feb 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 KnowBusiness News
- Feb 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 KnowBusiness NewsFounder Resources
- Jan 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 KnowBusiness News
- Jan 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 KnowBusiness News
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