Innovare Advancement Center

Innovare Advancement Center is a 150,000 square foot open innovation hub that converges world-class scientific, engineering, and entrepreneurial talent from universities, government, and industry to tackle new challenges in artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, quantum, and unmanned aerial systems. 

Innovare’s unique capabilities include highly specialized laboratories for experimentation in quantum communications and neuromorphic computing, 40,000 square feet of high-tech and high-speed communications-enabled collaboration spaces, an auditorium with capacity for over 250 people, a 50-mile drone corridor for advanced uncrewed aircraft operations, and coming in spring 2022 – an indoor sUAS research and testing facility with 22,500 square foot indoor flight testing area – the largest in the United States.

Mission

Build a magnetic ecosystem in which the world’s leading scientific and entrepreneurial talent tackle the country’s greatest challenges to national security and economic competitiveness.

Vision

Emerge as a global catalyst to converge world-class talent with cutting-edge facilities and focused technology challenges to accelerate the development of game-changing capabilities that protect and empower our countries.

Leading with Strategy and Imagination

The Innovare Advancement Center acts with urgency and intention across organizational boundaries to converge diverse capabilities in the strategic priority areas of AI/ML, neuromorphic computing, nanoelectronics, quantum, and uncrewed aerial systems to tackle specific technical challenges. By doing so, we deliver high-impact, performance-ready capabilities that enhance American competitiveness through diversified commercialization pathways.

Check out Innovare at www.innovare.org. Stay in touch with Innovare on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube!

What Can I Do at IAC?

Facility Rental

Whether you’re planning a virtual or in-person gathering, we offer versatile and dynamic spaces with mobile furniture that adapt to your unique event needs.

Co-Working Space

Discover the ideal environment for your work and enjoy a cutting-edge open innovation space available 24/7.

Tours

Are you ready to embark on a journey into the heart of unclassified research, collaborative spaces, and cutting-edge technology?

Badge Access

As a visitor to the IAC, we want to facilitate getting you the access you need for the best experience in our facility.

What's Upstate

At Griffiss Institute, we’re excited to partner with What’s Up, NY? to offer you an unparalleled exploration of the Mohawk Valley and Oneida County.

Innovare Alliance

Welcome to Innovare Alliance, the dynamic nexus where industry, academia, and government converge to propel the mission of the Griffiss Institute forward.

New York State UAS Innovation Campus

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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