Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM) provides small- and medium-sized manufacturers in the Mohawk Valley Region with training and technology development services that will lead to new product development; cost reductions; increased profits; retainment and creation of jobs; and workforce development. Our goal is to help businesses achieve the highest level of organizational success.

Alfred University and the New York State College of Ceramics’ Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology (CACT) links firms to a unique skill sets to solve challenges addressing a wide range of analytical needs and applied research focused on technical ceramics and glass science. CACT provides cost-share for programming with New York State companies – large and small – through our annual operating contract with New York State’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR). Whether it’s a short-term analytical testing project, a long-term research & development program, or internship opportunities, CACT seeks to lower development costs and help ensure faster time to market for technical ceramics and glass technology.

B-Blossom is a gourmet food company, we believe in the transformative potential of food, we develop recipes that embrace the power of plant base food, prioritizing sustainability and organic ingredients. By sourcing locally and supporting regional farmers we ensure the highest quality and freshness.

Clarkson University’s Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP) supports companies interested in understanding and exploiting state-of-the-art, advanced, tailor-designed materials and processes to improve their products, solve manufacturing challenges, increase yield, lower costs and foster innovation. CAMP’s research combines applied science with innovation and engineering to transfer unique solutions from the lab into practical applications.

The CCMR advances, explores, and exploits the science
and engineering of advanced materials through the
study of materials at the nanoscale. The CCMR’s
facilities enable materials synthesis and preparation,
analysis, testing and characterization. Access to Cornell
materials science experts is available through the
grant-based Industrial Partnerships Program. Industrial
projects can receive matching funds to support projects,
instrument usage and student internships.

Craft Cannery is a contract manufacturer of bottled liquid condiments (sauces, dressings, etc) specializing in small to mid-size production runs of as much as 1,000 gallons per run and famous for our “no minimums” ability to run micro batches.

The mission of Empire State Development (“ESD”) is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance.
To support our economic development mission, ESD:
• Invests strategically in infrastructure, innovation, place-making and revitalization, tradable sectors and workforce development;
• Promotes equality of economic opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses (“MWBEs”);
• Provides early-stage support for new ventures, including the research and development of new technologies; and

Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) programs and centers emphasize the importance of working with industry as a way to leverage New York State’s technology strengths to produce new products. The state also offers other innovation development support resources, including financial incentives, to foster university collaboration, research and innovation.

YOUR INDUSTRIAL SAFETY ENGINEERING PARTNER
Safety for people, machines and products has been the maxim of our family-owned company since 1953. As specialists in industrial safety engineering, we develop and manufacture products and solutions tailored to the requirements of customers from a wide range of sectors. Using our guards on machines and installations helps to minimize hazards and risks, which in turn protects people and processes. For our 900 plus employees around the world, safety is paramount. We consider customers to be more than just purchasers of our products. They are esteemed partners with whom we collaborate closely to co-develop the best solutions. Our quality standards go beyond those stipulated by standards and laws.

Faction Networks eliminate the vulnerabilities of VPNs and the cost, complexity and pain of SDNs to provide one simple, low-cost solution that enables users, workgroups and small to midsized organizations to secure their networking, their data and ALL their smart, dumb and legacy devices. Our solution is particularly tailored to the needs of small to mid-sized manufacturers, food production and agriculture that are vulnerable today to catastrophic cyber attacks.