Farm to Flame Energy recently won a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I EPA Grant for $100,000 to help commercialize its fuel processor which provides scalable, end-to-end electricity generation systems for underserved communities.  These grants are highly selective, with only one or two awarded per state per cycle. ​

This month The Tech Garden welcomed four new members. These members have access to business resources, free events, mentors and funding opportunities. ​

This month The Tech Garden welcomed five new members. These members have access to business resources, free events, mentors and funding opportunities. ​

Clonan Leaves Strong Foundation of Programs to Support Entrepreneurs

The Tech Garden has new leadership after Rick Clonan, CenterState CEO vice president of innovation and entrepreneurship, recently stepped down from his role with the organization to pursue his own startup venture. Members of the portfolio staff will jointly lead operations and programing of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship portfolio: Caitlin Moriarty, Tech Garden director of operations; Jeannine Rogers, Tech Garden director of programs; Kara Jones, Tech Garden director of communications; and Jeff Fuchsberg, director of GENIUS NY. ​

On December 9 online, for the first time, the Upstate Capital Association of New York is hosting the Venture NY Series A Showcase in partnership with 43North, GENIUS NY, 76West, Grow-NY and Luminate. Featuring some of the fastest-growing startups from across New York, this event includes investor pitches and opportunities for group and 1-1 networking. Venture NY is taking place in conjunction with Upstate Capital’s Annual Awards Celebration highlighting Upstate NY’s most exciting PE + M&A activity, and Venture + Growth investments, in 2020. ​

Today, CenterState CEO's Economic Champions event recognized nearly 300 local companies for driving the region’s economy forward through job creation, business expansions, investments in operations and more. The event also recognized the companies and people contributing to Central New York’s resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, those champions that have adapted, grown, innovated and persevered in the wake of this year’s profound challenges. ​

This month The Tech Garden welcomed three new members. These members now have access to business resources, free events, mentors and funding opportunities. Fotokite, the winner of GENIUS NY 2018, also recently expanded into another 1,000 sq. ft. space at The Tech Garden. Fotokite technology uses a tethered drone for public safety use.