Launched in the heart of Rochester’s Downtown Innovation Zone in 2017, Luminate NY is the world’s largest startup accelerator competition for the optics, photonics and imaging…

What do a Western New York-based traffic safety business, an Albany IT staffing and recruiting firm and a New York City catering and food service company have in common?

The 76West Clean Energy Competition—one of the largest competitions in the country for growing clean energy businesses—generates robust economic development in New York State’s…

In the chronicles of every startup comes a critical moment of truth that can make or break a young business: how to make the next big concept a reality. And without an…

Building a better battery with more storage and a longer shelf life has long been the goal of traditional battery research. But to develop and mass produce batteries that are…

The Capital Region’s “Tech Valley” has become a globally recognized hub for nanotechnology—and a recent announcement by IBM will help to build even further on that reputation…

Companies are continuing to move and expand in New York State, across industries and regions, bringing jobs and opportunities. A snapshot of some of those moves over the past…

Three recent announcements highlighting medical research, a sports arena and growth in job opportunities for newcomers, reflect a bigger picture of growth in Utica—and in the…

Amazon’s decision to withdraw their headquarters from Long Island City is a major lost opportunity for New Yorkers and a loss for Empire State Development. Despite this, I…

With its world-class academic and research facilities, and a large bioscience workforce, New York is playing a critical role in the development of new medical therapies and…