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Griffiss Institute Holds Commercialization Academy Program Overview & Funder Thank You

ROME, NY — On Tuesday, December 20, the Griffiss Institute expressed their appreciation to the community for their support of the AFRL Commercialization Academy at a Program Overview and Funder...

Two Startups Win Big at AFRL Commercialization Academy Demo Day; $40,000 Awarded

UTICA, NY — The AFRL Information Directorate’s (AFRL/RI) Commercialization Academy administered by the Griffiss Institute held its fall demo day on October 26, 2016, at the thINCubator in downtown...

Griffiss Institute Now Accepting Applications for Summer Internship Program

Deadline is Tuesday, January 31, 2017 ROME, NY — The 2017 application cycle has begun for Griffiss Institute’s Summer Internship Program at the Air Force Research Laboratory Information...

Griffiss Institute Now Accepting Applications for Summer Internship Program

ROME, NY — The 2018 application cycle has begun for Griffiss Institute’s Summer Internship Program at the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI). This is a paid summer...

Entrepreneurial internship program for high school and college students produces success in its first session

ROME, NY — In collaboration with the Griffiss Institute, Wasabi Ventures and Wasabi Ventures Academy held their first summer internship program, ROPES (Rome Opportunity Program for Entrepreneur...

Innovative Tech Startups Primed to Pitch Live at the Fall 2016 AFRL Commercialization Academy Demo Day Event in Utica, New York

Seven startup teams will pitch live for the chance to win one of two $20,000 prizes at the Fall 2016 AFRL Commercialization Academy Demo Day on October 26, 2016 Utica...

Entrepreneurial Showcase in Troy, NY Highlights Startup Ecosystem Initiatives in Capital District and Tech Transfer

Attendees will learn about the startup activities of the AFRL Commercialization Academy, a technology transfer program, and accelerator IgniteU NY in Upstate New York Troy, NY –The Air Force Research...

Institute a ‘Champion’ of Cyber Safety

Rome Sentinel ROME, NY – The Griffiss Institute has become a “champion” organization for National Cyber Security Awareness Month, institute officials have announced. The institute will join a...

Drone camp for kids wraps up with obstacle course race

The inaugural drone camp for kids at Griffiss International Airport in Rome has just wrapped up. It featured two one week sessions attracting 39 kids overall. The final session ended...
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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