On April 26, entrepreneurial college students from across the state will gather in Albany for the New York Business Plan Competition, vying for their share of over $50,000 in prize money. “FuzeHub is proud to sponsor this annual event, which gives student innovators from all over New York a platform unlike any other,” said Elena Garuc, Executive Director of FuzeHub. …
In hopes of promoting both scientific and technical innovation, the US Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released its 2019 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Notice of Funding Opportunity. This grant opportunity gives businesses funding to participate in federal research and development with the potential for commercialization. In the past, this funding was limited …
New York state is looking to add mead to its growing craft beverage industry “New York State is now accepting licenses to operate farm meaderies throughout the state. The new craft beverage manufacturing license is similar to those available for farm wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries.” Read more Post Process Develops Swift Solutions for 3D Printed SLA Resin Removal “New …
New York State is a key player in the global digital game development market with a $276 million piece of the action, and Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology & Innovation (NYSTAR) continues to encourage industry growth across the state. In 2016, NYSTAR designated three Centers of Excellence in Digital Game Development (formerly Digital Gaming Hubs). The three centers—located at New York University, …
Navy Yard signs large manufacturing tenant “A company that designs and builds stores for hip brands and pop-ups shops has signed a large lease to move to the Brooklyn Navy Yard.” Read more Intelligent Product Solutions President Mitch Maiman Named 2019 Master of Innovation by Innovate Long Island “Intelligent Product Solutions, a subsidiary of Forward Industries, today announced that …
Do you need employees? Yes, you do. Finding a diverse and skilled workforce is a leading challenge for New York State manufacturers. The organization Our Ability will host “Building a Manufacturing Distribution Workforce” on March 26, 2019 at Syracuse University. Tech giant Microsoft and other cutting edge resources working in the artificial intelligence (AI) space will help manufacturers realize their business outcomes more efficiently than ever. The event will include an …
FuzeHub interviews Tom Crowley of Crowley Machining & Fabrication and he tells us about his challenges and triumphs growing a manufacturing business in New York’s Southern Tier. He also shares some stories about the people who make his manufacturing business great. “Without great employees you don’t have a business. ” – Tom Crowley Listen to the podcast here.
New York State manufacturers face various challenges when forming a diverse and skilled workforce. Since 1987, output for manufacturers has grown more than 2.5 times, creating a industry with an additional 3.5 million manufacturing jobs waiting to be filled over the next ten years, according to the National Association of Manufacturers. The upcoming FuzeHub Solutions Forum will focus on these …
Business incubator in Rochester spawning innovation “On the sixth floor of the Sibley Building in downtown Rochester, is a place where entrepreneurs and those with ideas can come and start a company.” Read more Onondaga County lawmakers unanimously ask state to approve STEAM school “During his state of the county address, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon said manufacturing and tech …
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute (ARM) is a national, membership-based consortium dedicated to improving US manufacturing competitiveness by advancing innovation in industrial robotics. The ARM Institute is pleased to announce their first project call for their 2019 grants. Project proposals are sought for the following topics: Methods & Tools for Successful Robotics Adoption and Expansion User-friendly Interfaces for Programming, Operation & Maintenance Bi-directional Communication …
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