The UAlbany Innovation Center is an incubator program for the next generation of world-changing technology companies — particularly those who work in climate and environmental science, biomedical science and biotechnology, forensic sciences and cybersecurity, and advanced data analytics.
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Albany, NY 12226, US
We can't wait for R&E Week!
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program Director and NSF I-Corps Instructor and Mentor
Uniting Minds, Igniting Ideas Get ready for Research & Entrepreneurship Week at University at Albany! From interdisciplinary panels to workshops, we’re bringing together faculty, students, and industry leaders. Let’s explore new frontiers and shape the future. https://lnkd.in/eMX7_RtD #research #entreprenuership #capitalregion UAlbany Innovation Center
UAlbany Associate Professor and CEO of our newest Innovation Center member company, DirectSeq Biosciences, Shenglong Zhang has his work on direct RNA sequencing included in this Journal of the American Chemistry Society study. https://lnkd.in/dUEQrRCK
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Innovative startups - pitch @ SXSW PITCH 2025. Showcase your tech product or service startup to get noticed & networked in front of industry leaders, investors & media on a significant global stage during SXSW. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN. Learn about the qualifications, tech categories & application process: https://lnkd.in/etJJw7Xm The Application deadline is 11:59p PST Nov 3
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Exactly four months ago today, we installed the first universal wireless charging station for shared electric micromobility in the US to support the Capital District Transportation Authority’s CDPHP Cycle! (https://lnkd.in/dX8xWfJY) bikeshare system, in Amsterdam, NY. Since May 23rd 2023, re:Charge’s universal wireless charging solution has made Drop Mobility’s bikes accessible to more people in Amsterdam, NY, while helping Shared Mobility Inc bikeshare operations. After four full months of operation, the universal wireless system has not had any reliability issues, and we have been learning valuable lessons from this public deployment which we look forward to using when we work on larger deployments. This accomplishment would not be possible without the involvement and support of the following organizations: WiBotic, the provider of our wireless power transfer technology. Drop Mobility, the ebike provider for CDPHP Cycle!, who helped us retrofit their excellent ebikes to receive power wirelessly. Shared Mobility Inc, the operator of CDPHP Cycle!, who provided valuable insight into the impact of battery charging on bikeshare operations. The City of Amsterdam, NY (www.amsterdamny.gov) for hosting our charging station. The Capital District Transportation Authority (www.cdta.org), owner of the bikeshare system. Their leadership in integrating bikeshare into larger transit systems and their willingness to support efforts to make bikeshare better is remarkable. #micromobility #charging #ebikes #climatesolutions #bikeshare #equity
Fantastic news from one of our incubator members!
Pleased to announce that Markets EQ has made it to the AI Hot 100 List, and we're heading to The AI Hot 100 Conference hosted by The AI Furnace 🧨🔥 on September 18th in NYC. We’re joining the following startups and funds at the conference: A16Z Maven AGI (raised $28M from M13) Arcee AI (raised $29M from Emergence Capital) Reality Defender (raised $15M from DCVC) Nomic AI (raised $17M from Coatue) Piramidal (YC W24) (raised $6M from Lionheart Ventures) FirstMark LeftLane Capital Flybridge M13 Eniac Ventures Link Ventures True Ventures IBM Ventures +More Check it out here - https://www.aifurnace.co Daniel Shields Kevin Vanderwarker Subhrajit Debnath Donald Buckley
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Calling all Founders: I'm seeking startup founders (local to the Albany region) who are willing to share a Startup Horror Story they have survived while building their venture. Payroll mishap? Prelaunch hiccups? Failed launch? Dead-end partnership? Come and share with us in a safe space where participants join to learn from each other. Sharing failure stories will help early-stage founders get past a fear of failure. We'd love to have you for this Halloween themed lunch and learn workshop on October 30th! Costumes optional ;) Let us know you are coming. https://lnkd.in/ebgmqSr4 UAlbany Innovation Center
It was a beautiful day to welcome back our Innovation Center members after a summer hiatus. We kicked off our 2024-2025 programming with a special member event on the 3rd floor patio at ETEC. We were joined by special guests and forged new connections while strengthening existing ones. Thanks to everyone who joined us, and to our members who shared their origin stories. Don't miss our October event -- Startup Horror Stories on 10/30! https://lnkd.in/ebgmqSr4
The UAlbany Innovation Center team is headed to FuzeHub's NYS Innovation Summit in #Syracuse in October. Will we see you there? https://lnkd.in/e-pmQ4c
We love to see our member companies succeeding in their missions to grow and prosper. An update from Markets EQ, one of our companies doing exciting work in #AI.
Had a surreal week in New York City. A proper 'pinch myself' moment. Over the last year, Markets EQ has been grinding non-stop. But I hadn't grasped the reality of our progress until this trip. We met with Google Cloud. We're now their partners. That's not just a deal. It's validation. We've created more than just a product. We've built a team, and that's the real deal. My role as CEO is evolving. I'm no longer in every meeting, making every decision. The team is running with it. And they're crushing it. It felt like a pretty wild (and unexpected) milestone to cross. From an idea to a Google Cloud partner in a year. Seeing my management team own the room was surreal. We're not just building a product. We're building a company. Looking forward to seeing what I'm talking about this time next year. Daniel Shields Subhrajit Debnath Kevin Vanderwarker
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Registration is now open for the 2024 Capital Region BioInnovation Forum! Join us on October 17th at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY for a day packed with valuable insights and networking opportunities. Our Master of Ceremonies, Winthrop (Win) Thurlow, Executive Director of LifeSciencesNY, will guide us through a day focused on workforce development. The keynote address will be delivered by John Balchunas, Workforce Director at The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL). The event will feature two panels, a B2B showcase highlighting regional pharmaceutical and biomedical/biotech companies, and ample chances to expand your professional network. Don't miss out on this opportunity to showcase your company, gain valuable insights on talent recruitment and retention, and forge connections within the Capital Region and beyond. Innovate 518 is proud to partner with Hudson Valley Community College, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany Medical College, Center for Economic Growth, LifeSciencesNY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and University at Albany. Register today to secure your spots! https://lnkd.in/eJYMeT3x Students! Register for free at https://lnkd.in/edxX7ukj #BioInnovation #WorkforceDevelopment #NetworkingOpportunities