UTICA, NY– A group of five start up businesses recently competed to win funding for their companies and a Westmoreland native took home one of the top prizes for her water bottle business.
The competition called, Commercialization Academy Demo Day was sponsored by the Griffiss Institute in Rome. The academy pairs students with technologies with the goals of developing entrepreneurial leaders and launching new technology ventures. The students had a chance to win $50,000. [keep reading]
Due to the severe weather conditions and state of emergency declared by the City of Rome, Rome Labs & Innovare Advancement Center will be closed on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. This closure affects all Griffiss Institute staff, residents, guests, and program participants, including STEM campers, interns, visiting faculty, fellows, and incubator clients. We will resume normal business hours of operation on July 18, 2024.
If you are impacted by the tornado and need assistance please call 211 or text 898-211, the United Way of Mohawk Valley can assist you with proper resources during this time. www.211midyork.com
