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Two Teams Win Big for Their Startups at AFRL Commercialization Academy Demo Day; $20,000 Awarded

ROME, NY — The AFRL Information Directorate’s (AFRL/RI) Commercialization Academy held its Fall Demo Day on November 29, at Griffiss Institute, in Rome, New York. Investors, entrepreneurs, tech...

Fall 2017 AFRL Commercialization Academy Demo Day Teams Announced

Four teams are preparing their startups to pitch live at the Fall Commercialization Academy Demo Day on November 30, 2017 ROME, NY – Griffiss Institute is pleased to announce the four New...

Drone Info Day Kicks Off Regional Competition

UTICA, NY – Last week, CNY Drones introduced their STEM-based Team Drone Challenge, Rig Rescue, to attendees of Drone Info Day @The Parkway.  In cooperation with the City of Utica Youth Bureau...

Griffiss Institute Becomes National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2017 Champion

ROME, NY — Griffiss Institute (GI) today announced that it has become a Champion of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2017. The organization will be joining a growing global effort among...

CNY Drones to Introduce Drone Competition at Drone Info Day @The Parkway

UTICA, NY – CNY Drones, a Utica/Rome volunteer group, will introduce their STEM-based Team Drone Challenge, Rig Rescue, to attendees of Drone Info Day @The Parkway on Sunday, October 1, 2017. In...

2nd Annual Drone Info Day

Lisa Payne UTICA, NY – CNY Drones, in cooperation with the City of Utica Youth Bureau, is hosting Drone Info Day @The Parkway, October 1, 2017 at the Utica Parkway Recreation Center, 12...

Tiny Whoop Drone Build, Fly & Take Home Workshop

Rome, NY – CNY Drones is hosting a second Tiny Whoop Drone Build, Fly & Take Home Workshop on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the Utica Jewish Community Center (JCC) for...

Racing Drone Donated to STEM Group

SwellPro, manufacturer of the water-proof Mariner drone and Splash Pro drone, recently joined the CNY Drones list of sponsors with the donation of a Swift 2 Racing Drone and transmitter. The...

Drone Camp

Jamie DeLine UTICA, NY (WUTR)— Children from around the country are attending Drone Camp this week in Utica and Rome. “I have always been fascinated by drones and how they...
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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