Incubator News and Updates
Natrion’s sodium-based battery redefines energy storage
Feb 17, 2021
SCI member Natrion makes their batteries out of sodium as opposed to lithium, producing a cheaper and more accessible battery using no liquid.
Skyven receives $1.1M grant for front-end AI platform
Feb 11, 2021
Clean Energy Incubator member Skyven is looking to AI to build a front-end engineering platform, aided by a $1.1 million grant from the California Energy Commission.
Drones play key role in discovering abandoned gas wells
Feb 6, 2021
Two geophysics researchers at Binghamton University are reducing greenhouse gas emissions through their startup Aletair
Switched Source receives $8.56M to scale grid automation technology
Jan 26, 2021
The Clean Energy Incubator member Switched Source received a notice of award from ARPA-E for funding to fast-track and implement their energy management innovations
CleanTech startups partner with Binghamton University researchers on $2.6M solar project
Jan 14, 2021
SYNDEM LLC and ChargeCCCV LLC have been selected as the partners to provide advanced inverters and storage systems for the project.
C4V selected for Department of Energy grid stabilization project
Jan 4, 2021
The project is to develop a two-stage solar plant control framework that will enable the coordination of multiple solar plants
Battery Startup Ashlawn Energy and others participate in Hardware Accelerator
Dec 29, 2020
Ashlawn Energy is moving closer to manufacturing their product, a flow battery that will allow commercial buildings to store electricity from renewable energy.
Ecommerce optimizing startup finds home at Koffman Incubator
Dec 24, 2020
MBM Hustle has been honing their business through mentors at the Koffman, seeing major growth in a hot industry.
Six startups receive funding thanks to IBM sponsorship
Dec 19, 2020
Recognizing the importance of innovation in the region, IBM’s support enabled two business pitch events, open to members of the community.
Enhance VR named tech entrepreneur of the year
Dec 14, 2020
Matthew Gill, founder and lead developer of startup Enhance VR recently received the tech entrepreneur of the year award.
Small Business Development Center available to support regional business
Dec 10, 2020
Binghamton SBDC director notes the importance of Federal aid and cites the SBDC as a free and confidential resource to support area business.
COI Energy to digitize energy management in healthcare facilities and businesses
Dec 1, 2020
COI Energy, a member of the Southern Tier Clean Energy Incubator, announced a partnership with the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) to reduce energy waste utilizing their proprietary software.
Dimensional Energy CEO Discusses a Clean Energy Future
Nov 24, 2020
Jason Salfi’s startup, Dimensional Energy, creates fuel from CO2 and sunlight. In a recent interview, he discusses the direction clean energy technologies are taking.
[Video] Workforce development tools for employers and job seekers
Nov 18, 2020
Speakers from Broome-Tioga Workforce NY present to the local community on various resources and services offered to support the regional business community
Despite pandemic, incubator adds new members
Nov 12, 2020
Natrion, one of 6 new members of the clean energy program, is growing with the help of the Koffman’s resources.
Homestead Hemp grows business while respecting their agricultural roots
Nov 9, 2020
Iris Rogers’ family farm is once again being cultivated as a startup grows with support from the Koffman’s Accelerator program.
[Video] Staff and startups discuss resources for students and the community
Nov 3, 2020
Binghamton University’s “Bearcat Chats” invites members of the Koffman Incubator to discuss resources available for entrepreneurs.
Startup KLAW Looks to pilot their sustainable cement locally
Oct 30, 2020
Village of Endicott officials are looking into bringing a glass recycling facility to the area, and now a Binghamton-based startup company is hoping to get involved.
SCI Members Awarded $1M as Finalists in 76West Clean Energy Competition
Oct 23, 2020
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced $2.5 million in support to four winners of the 76West Clean Energy Business Competition to advance innovation to lower carbon emissions and spur economic growth in New York State.
Cubed Naturals Produces High-Quality, NY-Made Hemp Products
Oct 16, 2020
A new startup at Koffman Incubator is making full use of their lab space with beakers, bottles, and barrels carefully laid out around the room. Cubed Naturals is contributing to Southern Tier New York's increasing dominance in all things hemp-related. This...
I-Corps Program Takes Research from the Lab to the Customer
Oct 13, 2020
This year, alongside community members, 25 BU students have participated in the program with technologies ranging from student-oriented social networks to cancer testing.
CEO of Member Hemp Company Chronicles Road to Success
Oct 7, 2020
The focal point at Castetter Sustainability Group is to help and prepare businesses in the New York state cannabis industry for success, from regulatory analysis to our business development, market analysis and strategic positioning.
New App Modernizes Hunting, Keeping Users Safe and Connected
Oct 3, 2020
As the leaves change color, hunters are reminded that their favorite season is upon them — hunting season — with a start date of Oct. 1 for most counties of New York for deer hunting. Although hunting may seem, at first glance, a low-tech sport, a company called Hunt...
Students set sights on space through their startup
Sep 29, 2020
A team of undergraduates aims to elevate Binghamton University’s stature by sending a rocket into space. Three seniors are leading the effort, dubbed AeroBing.
B-Innovative space designated for student startups
Sep 24, 2020
Students at Binghamton University have one more tool to support their adventures into the world of entrepreneurship.
Eight new companies join the Koffman Incubator
Sep 22, 2020
The startup ecosystem is flourishing in the Koffman Incubator, evidenced by an influx of innovative ideas over the last few months.
Bandalier celebrates three years and discusses their transition to a virtual workspace
Sep 18, 2020
Startup Bandalier found spectacular salespeople in and around Binghamton, and quickly connected them with sales opportunities in major cities, growing to near 50 employees.
EMPEQ’s HVAC financing benefits contractors, customers and the environment
Sep 14, 2020
One way for contractors to get a leg up on the competition and sell more efficient, high-end equipment is to offer enticing financing options through EMPEQ.
Returning Students Learn how to bring education to life through entrepreneurship
Sep 9, 2020
Entrepreneurship is a mindset, an attitude. You don’t need to start your own business to gain value from it. The experience you gain can be applied to jobs with other corporations and to your life in general.
Skyven Technologies Set to Revolutionize Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing Through Recent Funding
Sep 4, 2020
Clean Energy Incubator member Skyven has recently gained major investment to expand further into New York and continue to support efficiency in manufacturing
COI Energy Accepted into Google’s Inaugural Women Founders Accelerator
Aug 30, 2020
COI Energy, a recent participant in the 76West clean energy competition and new SCI member has been accepted into Google’s accelerator program, one of only 12 companies accepted.
SunTegra Adds Employees in their Koffman Office, Expands in Southern Tier
Aug 27, 2020
SunTegra, a leading provider of solar roof systems, today announced that it has hired Kim Bush as Inside Sales Specialist and Office Manager, and Cullen Fisher as Product Design and Technical Support Specialist, at their headquarters in Binghamton, NY.
Congressman tours CSG’s new hemp production facility
Aug 20, 2020
Congressman Anthony Brindisi, a longtime supporter of hemp in Broome County, visited the area’s only functioning hemp processing and manufacturing plant operated by Koffman member Castetter Sustainability Group
Turning bottles into buildings: student startup uses glass to make sustainable cement
Aug 14, 2020
Three engineering students discovered not all recycling gets recycled. After research, they set out to turn glass into sustainable cement.
Telehealth365 Wins 2020 Innovation Award
Aug 7, 2020
TeheHealth365 is one of five companies to win Broome County’s 2020 Innovation award and one of three companies to receive funding from the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator
Binghamton’s SBDC helps 700+ local businesses receive funding
Aug 4, 2020
Small businesses in the area have been moving forward with CARES Act funding to sustain their businesses during the pandemic. SBDC is a free resource to guide that process.
Battery Company Natrion Joins Koffman Incubator
Aug 1, 2020
Natrion, a Sodium-Ion battery startup focused on renewable energy storage, is now partnered with Binghamton University’s Koffman Incubator and is eager to access their clean energy resources.
Alumni entrepreneur creates networking platform to empower professionals
Jul 29, 2020
Tremayne Stewart worked closely with Binghamton’s Office of Entrepreneurship as a student, going on to create an advanced networking platform.
C4V posts positive results for its fast charge EV batteries
Jul 27, 2020
Clean energy company C4V has made some major breakthroughs with their battery technology, leading to investor Magnis Energy’s stock to jump 30+%
[Video] SBDC Support local businesses through their webinar series
Jul 23, 2020
The Binghamton Small Business Development Center holds weekly webinars to support local businesses as they grapple with the effects of COVID-19. Watch replays here.
New member Aletair discovers abandoned gas wells with drone tech
Jul 18, 2020
Clean energy company Aletair is using advanced drone technology to locate abandoned gas wells that leak dangerous emissions and harm the environment.
Small Business Development Center Guides Businesses Through PPP
Jul 13, 2020
Located in the Koffman Incubator in downtown Binghamton, the SBDC is available to support businesses in need.
The I-Corps Program Goes Virtual
Jul 7, 2020
The National Science Foundation I-Corps program gets STEM researchers and emerging student entrepreneurs to discover their ideal customer through structured learning opportunities and customer interviews.
Heat Inverse Selected as 76West Semi-Finalist
Jul 2, 2020
Clean Energy Incubator member Heat Inverse has become a semi-finalist in the NYSERDA 76West clean energy competition, one of twenty companies selected from around the world.
Member CSG Announces dedicated hemp production facility
Jun 22, 2020
Castetter Sustainability Group teamed up with Modern Marketing Concepts to create “Empire Standard,” New York State’s first dedicated manufacturing, fulfillment and distribution facility for hemp.
Legal Essentials for Startups Outlined in Recent Webinar
Jun 16, 2020
In this virtual workshop, attorney Brady Begeal discusses the crucial business and legal issues you need to consider to help ensure long-term business success.
Graduate makes imprint in local community
Jun 11, 2020
Muckles’ Ink, a custom apparel shop founded by Binghamton Alumni, are now a community staple with a corner store on the main drag.
Syndem Receives SBIR Funding for their Solar Innovation
Jun 1, 2020
SYNDEM was one of just eight companies across the nation to receive SBIR/STTR 2020 solar innovation funding. The award will be used to develop the design and prototype of their new solar inverter.
Members connect the community through podcasts
May 28, 2020
Entrepreneurs in the Koffman Incubator have been sharing some of their own conversations, producing podcasts on topics ranging from self-care to marketing to graphic design.
[Video] Discover the Koffman in this Virtual Tour
May 21, 2020
Join in on a video tour where we walk through the building a talk through the programs offered to spur startup success.
Insights from an intern at the koffman incubator
May 17, 2020
Having worked as a communications intern for seven months, I was able to incubate different skills and meet a whole cast of wonderful people working on the next big startup business.
Researcher Brings Database to Life with Assistance from Office of Entrepreneurship
May 11, 2020
As interest in the researcher’s facial expression database skyrocketed, the E&IP team established a program to make it available to scientists and engineers around the globe.
Tonic’s Hemp Products Distributed to Front Line Health Workers
May 5, 2020
Koffman Graduate, Tonic Vibes, has sent nearly 1,000 free samples to medical professionals and first responders in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She sent the CBD to nearly a dozen hospitals on Long Island.
Virtual Workshops Connect and Educate the Community
Apr 30, 2020
The Koffman is hosting virtual workshops, the latest discussing how to become a master on Zoom. Check out the replay here and watch our events page for upcoming workshops.
Area Small Businesses Get a Helping Hand
Apr 24, 2020
Local businesses can enlist the support of resources like Binghamton University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which provides free, confidential assistance to entrepreneurs.
EMPEQ Provides Critical Funding to Progress Clean Energy Projects
Apr 21, 2020
EMPEQ can provide immediate financing, ranging from $10,000 to $10 million, for small- to mid-sized organizations to upgrade their essential building equipment
New Boiler on the Block — Clean Energy Company Brings Home Heating Into the 21st Century
Apr 16, 2020
Powered by natural gas, the unit is 95% efficient. It uses a fraction of that 95% of useful energy to generate power, another fraction for heat and another for domestic hot water.
Muckles’ Ink New Clothing Line Supports Local Business
Apr 11, 2020
Koffman graduate Muckles Ink recently partnered with Red Barron Creative to develop a line of “quaran-tees” with Binghamton-themed designs.
Meet Mike, The New Director of the Clean Energy Incubator
Apr 7, 2020
Michael (Mike) Jagielski joins the team with him over 30 years of experience working with CEOs of companies ranging from SMB to Fortune 100.
Pandemic Spurs a Team Effort to Innovate
Apr 4, 2020
The E&IP office is assisting a new ventilator inventor with regulations for certified medical manufacturers and required U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) applications.
Page Published With 40+ COVID-19 Business Resources
Mar 30, 2020
The team at the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator is actively working with member companies and community businesses to provide the guidance and resources needed in this uncertain time.
Bandalier’s “Corona Companions” Provides Relief to Those in Isolation
Mar 24, 2020
Members of the team are ready to volunteer their time between 5PM and 7PM every night in order to lend their ears and hearts to anyone who is feeling the effects of isolation.
Business Competition Highlights Student Entrepreneurship
Mar 21, 2020
A total of ten companies were accepted into the Binghamton regional semi-final competing in six categories ranging from Food to Energy to MedTech.
Member TeleHealth365 Alleviates Hospital Strain Through Innovative Platform
Mar 16, 2020
TeleHealth365’s latest campaign is helping to treat and lessen the spread of COVID-19 throughout the United States, by helping patients see doctors at home through their video clinic.
Switched Source Wins $725k Grant to Adapt Grid for Clean Energy
Mar 12, 2020
Their Tie Controller enables automated routing of controlled amounts of real and reactive power across circuit feeders to boost system performance while reducing the risk of disruptions.
[Video] Hatch Story: Ashlawn Energy
Mar 9, 2020
Ashlawn Energy is developing and producing their VanCharg™ battery system which stores enough electricity to provide back-up power to hundreds of homes and support the transmission and distribution of electricity.
Startup Plans to Manufacture Futuristic Boiler System in Southern Tier
Feb 28, 2020
“Here we are now with a complete design, it’s operating. We have the customer interest, we’re hoping for investor interest. But it’s all because we’re located here at the Koffman Incubator,” says Brookman.
Workshop Spurs Innovation Among Female Entrepreneurs
Feb 21, 2020
The workshop asked women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields to identify an idea which matched their passions and could be turned into a startup company.
Bandalier Expands to 70+ Employees Within Koffman Incubator
Feb 18, 2020
Launched in 2017, inside sales company Bandalier has since expanded to 70+ part-time employees, many of which are College Students learning valuable skills.
Clean Energy Incubator Supports Student Hackers
Feb 16, 2020
The Southern Tier Clean Energy Incubator sponsored a first-place prize of $1000 dollars for the Best Clean Energy Hack competition category, in support of student and environmental innovation.
Telehealth365 Awarded 2020 Innovation Award
Feb 13, 2020
This Award recognizes a project, product or service that “thinks outside the box” and continues to stretch the boundaries and has proven to be a leader in innovation. This year’s Award recipient is TeleHealth 365.
[Video] Hatch Story: BRASH Engines
Feb 9, 2020
Mike Brookman, CEO of BRASH Engines, is transforming the whole boiler industry with his innovative home heating system.
Member Hemp Geek Opens Their Largest Store Yet
Feb 3, 2020
“This is our community and we grew up here so we always had our eye on the Vestal Parkway,” said co-owner of Vestal Hemp Geek Sami Abdelazim.
Binghamton Native Named COO of Member Company CSG
Feb 1, 2020
Amman, a former Barclays Investment Bank analyst and Binghamton native has been promoted to lead the operations of Castetter Sustainability Group
AgZeit’s Secret Ingredient: Community
Jan 30, 2020
AgZeit Farms is pioneering sustainable indoor growing methods with assistance from business incubators, schools and support from the local community.
The startup competition that is making a meaningful difference in cleantech
Jan 24, 2020
New York State’s 76West Clean Energy Competition awards a total of $2.5 million each year to the most promising clean energy start-ups to build clean energy businesses and jobs in the State’s Southern Tier region.
Syndem Awarded $600,000 to Progress Solar Innovation
Jan 17, 2020
Based in Chicago, incubator member Syndem has an interest in utilizing resources in Southern Tier New York to further develop their technology.
Why Choose the Koffman Incubator? [Video]
Jan 7, 2020
If you’re looking to start a business, you’re in luck. The Koffman Incubator offers space, programs, and mentors to propel your venture forward. See what we have to offer!
Clean Energy Incubator Company Wins $50k in CleanTech Competition
Dec 26, 2019
Dimensional Energy won a $50,000 investment at the Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) Most Valuable Pitch (MVP) CleanTech Competition held at the University at Albany on December 11
Rtistry By Design Becomes Eleventh Koffman Graduate
Dec 20, 2019
The branding and design agency has spent two years receiving mentorship and guidance in the Koffman Incubator. Owner Rachel Jenks has hired an employee and is planning on working remotely with clients from around the world.
Millions in Funding Available to Clean Energy Companies Through 76West Competition
Dec 18, 2019
Applications are open for the 76West Clean Energy Competition, which aims to attract innovative companies to the Southern Tier with millions on the line.
Clean Energy Pitch Attracts Local Investors
Dec 14, 2019
Six companies had five minutes to explain their business solution to the seventeen investors present, with another five minutes of Q & A.
Hemp Regulations in NYS Shaped by Castetter Sustainability Group
Dec 10, 2019
Kaelan Castetter, CEO of Castetter Sustainability Group and Assemblymember Donna Lupardo have worked together for the last five years to carefully develop one of the most highly regarded hemp programs in the country.
Military Veteran Helms Clean Tech Company EMPEQ
Dec 9, 2019
Herbert Dwyer, a former platoon sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps is CEO of Empower Equity (EMPEQ), a fintech company with a focus on clean energy financing.
ChromaNanoTech Researcher Named Top Millennial in Manufacturing in NYS
Dec 5, 2019
32 year-old Kenneth Skorenko, the Chief Technology Officer at ChromaNanoTech, has been named a Top Millennial in Manufacturing in New York State by FuzeHub.
Advanced Photonic Sciences Joins Start-up Suites
Nov 27, 2019
The Start-up Suites on the Binghamton University campus provide advanced laboratory space as well as access to the Koffman Incubator’s programs and mentors. Newest member APS is a leader in laser manufacturing.
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY TO HOST HEMP SYMPOSIUM AND EXPO
Nov 21, 2019
The symposium will feature more than 20 different learning opportunities. In addition, the event will allow exhibitors to offer products and services related to the hemp industry.
Student Club Unites Innovative Individuals
Nov 12, 2019
The Bingtrepreneur club currently boasts about 70 members and meets every Friday evening, either for relevant workshops led by local business professionals or its monthly meetup event.
International Startup Begins US Expansion in Binghamton
Nov 6, 2019
A new international tenant at the Koffman Incubator has chosen Binghamton as launching pad into the agricultural ecosystem.
Incubator Members Join Forces to Modernize Employee Training
Nov 1, 2019
Global Cloud Solutions (GCS) and Enhance VR (EVR), member companies of the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator, have joined forces in creating a training platform for local manufacturers.
Trade Adjustment Assistance Center Supported Through Federal Grant
Oct 28, 2019
Housed within the Koffman Incubator, Binghamton’s Trade Adjustment Assistance Center helps manufacturers affected by imports adjust to increasing global competition and to create jobs.
Member CSG Hemp Begins Processing in Southern Tier
Oct 25, 2019
Kaelan Castetter isn’t just a rising entrepreneur. He’s a local man, looking to take advantage of the Southern Tier’s push to be a leader in the hemp industry.
Koffman Graduate Parlor City Vegan Opens First Location
Oct 21, 2019
After growing their business at the Koffman Incubator, Parlor City Vegan is opening a brick and mortar location on Clinton Street in Binghamton.
Clean Energy Incubator Board Chairman M. Stanley Whittingham Awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Oct 17, 2019
Distinguished Professor M. Stanley Whittingham laid the foundation of a wireless, fossil fuel-free society through his groundbreaking research into Lithium-Ion batteries.
Entrepreneur, Author and Inspiration Speaks Out on Mental Illness
Oct 13, 2019
Hazel McKenzie founded AdamaDoll, aimed at combating child sexual abuse, with assistance from the Koffman incubator and its Accelerator program. She has gone on to progress her business, write multiple books and become an advocate for mental health.
Hunt’n Buddy App Brings Hunting Into the 21st Century
Oct 6, 2019
Hunters are disappearing. According to the National Survey of Hunting, Fishing, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, the number of hunters in the U.S. has decreased by 2.2. million from 2011 to 2016. Joe Rogan, a recent graduate from Binghamton Accelerator Program and...
Skyven Displaces Fossil Fuels with Solar Concentration Tech
Sep 30, 2019
Dallas-based startup Skyven Technologies recently completed the first installation of its Intelligent Mirror Array (IMA). The system, deployed at Copses Farms, a state-of-the-art robotic dairy farm in Valley Falls, New York.
76West Clean Energy Competition Winners Announced
Sep 26, 2019
New York State is dangling 2 and a half million dollars in incentives to 6 different clean energy companies to do business in or with the Southern Tier.
Club Created to Channel Student Entrepreneurship
Sep 20, 2019
The Bingtrepreneur club was created to provide student innovators an outlet to share ideas and build businesses.
SUNY BEST Event Talks of 76West Clean Energy Competition Impact
Sep 15, 2019
A $2.5 million cash prize is on the line as this year’s 76West Clean Energy Competition enters its fourth and final round of judging.
First Incubator Graduate Growing Into a Community Staple
Sep 9, 2019
Key Branding Labs is a full-service digital marketing and public relations agency, the first to graduate from the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator.
Summer Block Party: Serving Cones and Connections
Sep 3, 2019
As the summer heat recedes at the end of August, Binghamton University's Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnership took the opportunity to host a summer block party at the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator. The party brought together neighbors, sponsors,...
Incoming Innovators Learn of Binghamton’s Entrepreneurial Resources
Aug 27, 2019
The academic year is upon us. Binghamton is buzzing as 17,900 students return for classes. 2,900 freshmen, 1,000 transfer students and 1,600 new graduate students are entering the campus in the coming year. Binghamton University's Department of Entrepreneurship &...
Imperium3 Develops World’s Seventh ‘Gigafactory’
Aug 21, 2019
Impreium3 intends to build the world’s seventh gigafactory in upstate New York, creating up to 1,600 jobs and cementing the region’s status as a high-tech manufacturing hub.
Master Inventor Serves up Convenience with Latest Invention
Aug 18, 2019
Cutlerease is a touch-free disposable utensil dispenser which drastically improves on current designs.
Member Pitches in 76West Clean Energy Competition
Aug 16, 2019
This year’s 76West Clean Energy Competition brought together 19 technology startups to pitch their cutting-edge ideas to spur clean energy solutions in the Southern Tier.
[Video] C4V Clean Energy Hatch Story
Aug 14, 2019
Based out of the Binghamton University Startup Suites, Charge CCCV (C4V) leverages its expertise in electrode design and process development to create next-generation storage materials.
SCI Member Skyven Installs Cutting-Edge Technology in New York State
Aug 9, 2019
The Intelligent Mirror Array, one of the world’s first solar solutions for industrial steam, has been completed at Copses Farms in Valley Falls. This is only the second installation in the country of Skyven’s new, innovative technology.
Binghamton and Koffman Incubator a Hotbed for CBD Companies
Aug 5, 2019
New York’s hemp for CBD industry is clustering around Binghamton, a city just north of the Pennsylvania border that once bustled with workers from nearby factories for IBM and Endicott-Johnson shoes.
Hemp Geek Opens Commercial Location
Aug 1, 2019
Co-owner Sami Abdelazim says they try to source their products from nationally recognized brands that also do lab testing so that consumers can know that they are getting top of the line CBD products.
New Zealand-Based Orchard Management Startup Joins Koffman Incubator
Jul 24, 2019
Hectre’s software provides robust tools for growers with the ability to manage harvest logistics, payroll, quality control, reporting, analysis and more.
EMPEQ Awarded $500,000 to Provide Energy Efficient Solutions
Jul 18, 2019
EMPEQ, Inc. has been awarded $500,000 by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority for their novel business model which proliferates cleantech solutions.
Clean Energy Highlight: ChromaNanoTech
Jul 15, 2019
Our prime focus for applications of our technology is passive solar: we can block the infrared light coming through a window which keeps the heat out in the summer and the heat in during the winter.
Clean Energy Incubator Member, Skyven, In Chobani’s Inaugural Startup Class
Jul 10, 2019
Skyven Technologies, which uses Intelligent Mirror Array technology to source thermal energy from the sun and supply industrial boilers, identified ways Chobani could use the technology to reduce their fuel consumption.
Incubator Companies Join Forces for First Hemp Grow
Jul 9, 2019
AgZeit is planting hemp for the first time this season with the help of CSG Hemp. The company provides the hemp plants to 18 farms across the state.
Binghamton Accelerator Program Welcomes Summer 2019 Cohort
Jun 28, 2019
Eight teams will receive skilled guidance and strategic resources over three weeks with the goal of advancing their ideas.
New Investment Program Manager Spearheads Investor Activity for Local Startups
Jun 26, 2019
Investment Program Manager Christine Marchuska joined the Koffman Incubator team in February 2019, bringing with her vast investment experience from her time on Wall Street and in Silicon Valley.
Broome County Awards Funding to Sulfite Test Startup ChemSense
Jun 24, 2019
Company owner Lynn Schmitt developed a test for sulfites in wine, beer and hard ciders in her graduate studies.
EMPEQ Awarded $100k Through NYSERDA Ignition Grant
Jun 20, 2019
“Receiving the Ignition Grant contract propelled EMPEQ into the next stage of growth allowing for increased capacity in all facets of the business,” said Herbert Dwyer, CEO of EMPEQ.
[Video] Why Start a Business in the Southern Tier?
Jun 13, 2019
The genius of American manufacturing was established in New York’s Southern Tier and forward-thinking companies are keeping that spirit alive today.
The Koffman Facility Receives First Place Award for its Technology
Jun 10, 2019
A case study by ASHRAE details how the Koffman Incubator stands out in terms of its sustainability and innovative design.
[Video] Re-live the 2019 Southern Tier Startup Summit
Jun 6, 2019
The summit unites entrepreneurs, business professionals, founders, investors and economic catalysts from the area to participate in various networking and business events.
Infiniti Greens Wins 2019 Binghamton Business Plan Competition
May 29, 2019
Infiniti Greens is a business that specializes in growing vegetables that have concentrated nutrients and flavor. The business works with local farmers and restaurants which uses the company’s vegetables as ingredient. The business was founded inside of a Binghamton University dorm room.
Chloe Capital Binghamton Tour Awards Major Investment to Women-Led Venture
May 16, 2019
Awarded after the 2nd Annual Southern Tier Summit in partnership with Binghamton University and the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator, Sara Taylor-Demos, Founder and CEO of Cora Home received Chloe Capital’s next investment.
C4V Batteries Finding Use in Maritime Environments
May 15, 2019
C4V and MARTAC collaborated for the last 15 months to fully demonstrate the efficacy of C4V’s major advancement in high-performance battery cells.
Binghamton Business Community Unites to Clean Neighborhood
May 9, 2019
Binghamton’s growing business community is breaking down the silos and coming together to share resources, stories, passions and improve their community all the while.
Pitch Event Attracts Funding From Local Entrepreneurs
May 8, 2019
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Second-Annual Startup Summit Unites the Business Community
May 2, 2019
The day-long event, hosted by BU’s Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships, was composed of a series of panels and pitch events for students, businesses and investors to attend.
Clean Energy Incubator Celebrates Its First Year, Welcomes First International Member
Apr 25, 2019
State officials are celebrating the first anniversary of an incubator within an incubator that continues to hatch new companies.
Binghamton University Continues Successful Startup Summit
Apr 19, 2019
Entrepreneurs in the Southern Tier have more resources than ever to help develop their businesses, including the second annual Southern Tier Startup Summit, a day-long event to be held May 1, at the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator, 120 Hawley St., Binghamton.
Accelerator Program Showing Success
Apr 5, 2019
Members of the winter 2019 cohort of the Accelerator Program at the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator received special support to develop their business startups.
Applications Open: Binghamton’s 2019 Business Plan Competition
Mar 24, 2019
The Binghamton Local Development Corporation is once again partnering with SUNY Broome’s Entrepreneurial Assistance Program for the 2019 Business Plan Competition.
Innovators Avoid the #1 Reason Startups Fail Through I-Corps Program
Mar 18, 2019
Over 60 teams have participated in the Binghamton regional I-Corps program since its start in 2017, with 8 teams having been accepted into the National program to date and multiple more in progress.
Parlor City Vegan Gains Momentum Through Community Support
Mar 14, 2019
Not only did they hit their fundraising goal of $7,000 — they exceeded it by almost $5,000.
Local Entrepreneurs Bolster Success Through the Accelerator Program
Feb 28, 2019
The Accelerator Program is evolving just as quickly as the startup community in the Southern Tier. For the second round of start-ups Krohn is hoping to make the program more fluid and educational.
EMPEQ Selected for Veteran Founder Program
Feb 18, 2019
Through this initiative, EMPEQ, an energy efficiency project investment and asset management firm, said it will gain access to free programming and resources within the Founder Institute’s global network.
Parlor City Vegan Graduates to Brick and Mortar Cafe Location
Feb 11, 2019
Parlor City Vegan has graduated from the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator and will soon be moving into its own space at 81 Clinton Street in Binghamton.
Washington County Hemp Expands with CSG Hemp
Feb 7, 2019
CSG, based in Binghamton, helps hemp growers get established and guides them through the season. They currently assist 20 New York hemp farmers, including Old Homestead Hemp farm in Hebron.
IM3NY Progressing Endicott Battery Plant Plans
Feb 1, 2019
“Physical relocation including the disassembly, packaging and shipment of the acquired equipment from the previous battery manufacturing plant in North Carolina to the new iM3NY facility at the Huron Campus in Endicott, New York was recently completed.”
New Research Center Aims to Define Future of Electronics
Jan 30, 2019
Semiconductor Research Corp. (SRC) recently chose a team of researchers from Binghamton University and Purdue University to lead a new multimillion dollar research center.
Binghamton University Students Receive Grant to Progress Their Businesses
Jan 21, 2019
The winners receive grants of $5,000 and are able to start their companies in the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator.
Castetter Sustainability Group Weighs in on Major Southern Tier Hemp Announcement
Jan 15, 2019
“We have great farmland around here and an abundance of facilities in labor,” said the chief executive officer for CGS Hemp, Kaelan Castetter.
EMPEQ Offers Innovative Options to Finance Energy Efficiency
Jan 13, 2019
Empower Equity takes a similar approach to funding energy efficiency upgrades, offering subscriptions that companies need for financial and energy reasons.
[Video] Hatch Story: Enduraphin
Jan 11, 2019
Entering college, the Enduraphin team discovered various problems with the nutritional recovery process and the Strength and Conditioning community echoed their findings. Sports nutrition products lacked two aspects: quality and/or convenience.
[Podcast] Former Director of Business Incubation Gives Motivational Advice You Need to Hear
Dec 28, 2018
Binghamton University Year in Review Highlights The Koffman
Dec 27, 2018
2018 has been the year of the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator! The incubator provides entrepreneurs and startups with the knowledge and resources they need to build sustainable businesses.
[Video] Hatch Story: microBELLA Cosmetics
Dec 23, 2018
We’ve all heard about probiotics for gut health, but what about for your skin? A microbiologist and entrepreneur is on a mission to improve existing cosmetics. This is her story.
AgZeit Plans to Make Use of $2 Million From Greater Binghamton Fund
Dec 21, 2018
After applying, AgZeit was given almost $2 million from the GBF to expand operations to a location in Johnson City and Endicott.
Dimensional Energy a Finalist in Carbon XPRIZE
Dec 18, 2018
The Carbon XPRIZE is in the final round of competition, in which finalist teams are challenged to scale-up up their carbon conversion technologies under real world conditions at industrial test centers to compete for one of two grand prizes.
Calling all Innovators: 2019 Accelerator Program Applications Open
Dec 17, 2018
Managed by Binghamton University's Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships, this no-cost program aids small businesses in strategic progression.
Meetup Connects Local Educators With Virtual Reality Startup
Dec 14, 2018
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Applications Open: $2.5 Million to be Awarded through 76West Clean Energy Competition
Dec 12, 2018
Each year for four years, 76West will award $2.5 million in prize money to six semifinalists as follows: one grand prize of $1 million, one $500,000 prize, and four $250,000 awards.
Binghamton University Receives $750k Grant to Further Clean Tech Innovation
Dec 10, 2018
The Binghamton Acceleration of Cleantech Entrepreneurial and Economic Development (XCEED) initiative is designed to invigorate the growth of a cleantech innovation cluster in the Greater Binghamton Area of Upstate NY.
[Video] Hatch Story: Pressure Ulcer Prevention Pad (PUPP)
Dec 6, 2018
Three Binghamton University graduates are hard at work using their skill to help others. The Pressure Ulcer Prevention Pad, or PUPP, seeks to improve the lives of individuals who stay seated for prolonged periods of time. This is PUPP’s story.
Infiniti Greens: A Growing Success Story
Dec 4, 2018
At a time when many startups are focused on apps, algorithms or artificial intelligence, Joseph Rigoroso is finding success by going the low-tech route.
Binghamton Student Starts Podcast Series ‘ Interviews With Entrepreneurs ‘
Nov 27, 2018
In this episode, Colin interviews Matt Gill, one of the co-founders of Enhance VR (a virtual reality tech startup). Matt talks about the industry, how his company plans to revolutionize the classroom, as well as how he handles advice from others.
Muckles’ Ink Expands Their Local Imprint
Nov 20, 2018
Muckles graduated from the Koffman Incubator in July and now with their operations expanding, Muckles’ is moving from their old headquarters to a new 3,000-foot space on the corner of Court Street and State Street.
UNY I-Corps Node Highlights Its Progression of Southern Tier Research
Nov 16, 2018
I-Corps is a National Science Foundation funded set of short courses aimed at researchers. See the UNY I-Corps Node 2017-2018 year in review.
Binghamton University Team Develops a Cool New Technique
Nov 13, 2018
Researchers have developed a manufacturing technique that will keep electronics cooler by 10 degrees Celsius (18 degrees Fahrenheit), allowing for faster, more efficient computation.
AdamaDOLL Brings Innovation to Social Work
Nov 9, 2018
AdamaDOLL is revolutionizing the way that social workers build relationships with children who have been abused.
[Video] Mayor Rich David Discusses Binghamton’s Current and Upcoming Economic Developments
Nov 1, 2018
Mayor Rich David spoke at the SUNY BEST public event at the Koffman Incubator discussing the many exciting developments happening in Binghamton.
BRASHPower Reinvents the Home Heating Boiler
Oct 31, 2018
Michael Brookman, CEO of BRASH, recently took first article delivery of his company’s revolutionary new home heating system.
Local Businesswomen Inspire Next Generation Leaders
Oct 25, 2018
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Binghamton U Alumni Start Business to Put Pressure on a Major Problem
Oct 19, 2018
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Five Companies Join Into Koffman Incubator Accelerator Program
Oct 18, 2018
These five companies will work with experienced mentors at the Koffman Incubator with the goal of progressing their startup.
[Video] Endicott School Students Join Forces With Local Entrepreneurs
Oct 15, 2018
The program hopes to train students in the jobs of the future and attract more businesses to the town.
Innovation Associates Expands
Oct 12, 2018
“Our relationship with Binghamton University continues to be very very healthy,” said Innovation’s CEO Tom Boyer. “Part of that relationship I think is responsible for our market leadership at this point in time.”
Build-4-Scale Workshop Sets Focus on Hardware Innovators
Oct 12, 2018
Build-4-Scale was created to connect local innovators with local manufacturers to ensure new energy technologies are produced that strengthen the manufacturing industry and support job creation.
U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Speaks at CIBA Forum
Oct 10, 2018
Endicott native Gilbert Kaplan, U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, returned to the Southern Tier to discuss economic development and revitalization in Broome County
Agzeit Awarded $2 Million for Expansion
Oct 9, 2018
“The intent will be we will have a readily trained available workforce to come work full-time for us. That’s again a tremendous opportunity. It’s investing back into our community. It’s investing in our futures,” said Jim Dutcher, AgZeit Indoor Farms CEO.
C4V Develops One of the World’s First Working Prototypes of a Solid State Battery
Oct 4, 2018
C4V’s new Solid State Battery, replaces more than 80% of the liquid electrolyte with a solid electrolyte.
11 Binghamton University Business Innovators Showcased
Oct 3, 2018
Many Binghamton University alumni have stayed in — or returned to — the local area to open their own successful small businesses.
IDistrict Award Press Conference Introduces Binghamton’s Next Chapter
Sep 28, 2018
Over $20 million will be invested into new residential, business and community initiatives in Binghamton, Endicott and Johnson City, including an investment into Southern Tier Clean Energy Program Company AgZeit!
$2.5 Million Awarded through 76West Clean Energy Competition
Sep 26, 2018
A total of $2.5 million was awarded to six finalists in the 76West Clean Energy Competition.
NY Small Business Development Centers Awarded $125k
Sep 20, 2018
The NY SBDC has won several FAST grants in the past, and we look forward to continue to work with and expand our services to the innovators in New York State,” Brian Goldstein, director of the New York SBDC, said.
[Video] The Koffman Incubator Showcased on John Burns Real Estate Show
Sep 19, 2018
Fred Xlander, Attorney at Law visits the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator and interviews our very own Eric Krohn!
CCCV (C4V) In Development Agreement to Produce Batteries for Electric Hypercar
Sep 19, 2018
Magnis today announced signing a four party development agreement with Dendrobium Automotive Limited, Dendrobium Advanced Technologies Limited and Charge CCCV LLC (C4V) to produce high performing batteries including semi-solid batteries forDendrobium D-1.
PUPP, Eduraphin Share Their Story with Community Leaders
Sep 18, 2018
Representatives of startup companies housed in the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator came together on Monday afternoon for a panel discussing the challenges and perks of being an entrepreneur.
Dimensional Energy Highlighted by Forbes
Sep 17, 2018
“In industrial uses, we can capture carbon dioxide from commercial entities before it leaks into the atmosphere,” according to David Erickson, a mechanical engineering professor and co-founder and partner in the company.
Binghamton Incubator ‘Accelerator Program’ Accepting Applicants
Sep 10, 2018
Companies accepted into this program will be put through a crash course on the Business Model Canvas and in-person interviews, determining if their product or service is a viable company. Facilitated throughout the year, the course ends with a go, no-go, or a pivot on the concept.
Glimmers of a clean-tech future in Upstate NY
Sep 10, 2018
The $19 million Koffman facility was built with an array of public moneys, and that’s purposeful. The mission of its clean-energy program, and its cousin programs in health technology and microelectronics, is nothing less than rekindling the innovative fires of Binghamton — to birth young, high-growth companies in the most cutting-edge industries in America.
Member Company Bandalier Actively Expanding Workforce
Sep 5, 2018
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Charge CCCV (C4V) Achieves a Major Milestone Towards Demonstration Project
Aug 23, 2018
“Magnis has an active program of developing these battery plants. Re-assembly work at the New York facility at Huron Campus is on schedule and this development in Queensland is a major step forward for Australian battery plant operations.”
Department of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Partnerships Welcome Students to Binghamton U
Aug 21, 2018
Students interested in the entrepreneurial side of life were met by multiple Binghamton University graduates who have made a name for themselves through small business ventures in the local ecosystem. These entrepreneurs spoke on their time at Binghamton U, the resources they drew upon and some struggles of small business ownership.
Upcoming SUNY BEST Sets Focus on Renewables
Aug 16, 2018
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Binghamton U’s New Patent Portfolio: This Wheel Showcases Technologies To Get Start-Ups Rolling
Aug 7, 2018
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SBDC Client Quadrant Biosciences Receives Major Funding
Aug 6, 2018
Quadrant recently sold 10% of its common equity for approximately $13 million and successfully converted its previously issued Series A Preferred shares to common shares.
Member Company Skyven Unveils New Product Manufactured in the Southern Tier
Jul 31, 2018
Skyven partnered with Cameron Manufacturing in Horseheads to produce its “Intelligent Mirror Array,” one of the world’s first solar solutions for industrial steam.
Ethosgen Brings First Product Online
Jul 27, 2018
This July marked the first implementation of Ethosgen’s HSE (Heat Sorption to Electricity) product in New York State and the first operational unit in the U.S..
C4V, Imperium3 Re-Energizing Endicott Manufacturing
Jul 24, 2018
Shailesh Upreti is determined to re-energize manufacturing at a site that long served as IBM Corp.’s Endicott production hub.
Healthcare Company Started by Binghamton U Students Seek Alum to Join Team
Jul 20, 2018
Started and run by former Binghamton Students, H1 is looking for engineers, sales, marketing, or just curious individuals that want to make an impact on global healthcare.
LUMA Festival Announces 2018 Updates
Jul 17, 2018
Luma Projection Arts Festival just keeps on growing. This year, the downtown Binghamton event is growing from one night to three.
The Koffman Highlighted as Broome County Gem
Jul 13, 2018
The Koffman Southern Tier Incubator is home to 35 startup businesses, ranging from unique virtual reality companies, to cutting-edge clean energy businesses, to high-tech video production companies and beyond.
Koffman Member Enduraphin Raises Pre-Seed Funding
Jul 11, 2018
Enduraphin, a startup revolutionizing on-the-go sports nutrition, raised an undisclosed Pre-Seed round of funding to begin production of their patent-pending product.
[Video] Hatch Story: Enhance VR
Jan 6, 2018
Enhance VR is changing the face of the education industry. By bringing educational technology up to speed with personal technology, Enhance VR seeks to bring education into the 21st century. This is their story.
Southern Tier Hemp Summit Showcases a Growing Industry
Jul 9, 2018
June 29th marked the first annual Southern Tier Hemp Summit. Hosted at the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator in downtown Binghamton. This event showcased the potential of hemp for business and the individual.
B.C. Dino ‘Gronk’ finds Home at Koffman Incubator
Jul 9, 2018
Beloved B.C. comic character, Gronk the grinning dinosaur, has found a new home at the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator
Bandalier opens new office in Koffman Southern Tier Incubator
Jul 6, 2018
A new tech company has opened its doors in Downtown Binghamton. Bandalier held it’s ribbon cutting ceremony for its new office in the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator.
BU student startup GenVote expands
Jun 6, 2018
"We believe it's important for students to vote now," said Brianna Cea, the Generation Vote CEO and co-founder. "Because the policies and decisions being made today, whether it be at city council or on capitol hill are affecting us for the rest of our lives."
Binghamton student recognized as mental health activist
Jun 5, 2018
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Parlor City Vegan wins Binghamton Business Plan Competition
May 16, 2018
In addition to a $5,000 cash prize, Sara Liu and Lei Liu of Parlor City Vegan received three months of free rent at the incubator.
Inaugural Startup Summit draws more than 200
May 7, 2017
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Three Binghamton teams earn awards at NYS Business Plan Competition
Apr 29, 2018
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Koffman Southern Tier Incubator runs boot camp for entrepreneurs
Apr 28, 2018
Accelerator programs are like boot camps for fledgling businesses. Entrepreneurs and their ideas are put through rigorous challenges. Products are scrutinized and owners learn to think like consumers. Success is not guaranteed.
Eight teams from Southern Tier advance to NYS business plan competition
Apr 23, 2018
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Incubator hosts guests from Malawi Children’s Mission
Apr 20, 2018
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Magnis Resources acquires 10 percent stake in C4V
Apr 14, 2018
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Southern Tier Clean Energy Incubator marks opening
Apr 14, 2018
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Infiniti Greens founder selected for national competition
Apr 12, 2018
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Eric Krohn joins KSTI staff as program coordinator
Apr 6, 2018
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Bandalier looks to hire hungry, entry-level talent for sales roles
Apr 1, 2018
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Clean energy companies encouraged to apply for third round of 76West Competition
Mar 27, 2018
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Binghamton University researchers chosen for NEXUS-NY
Mar 25, 2018
BingCap, a team led by Tara P. Dhakal, an assistant professor in BU’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Ganesh Gudavalli, a Ph.D candidate in the same department, will participate in NEXUS-NY,
Number of START-UP NY companies at Binghamton University reaches 14
Mar 12, 2018
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Applications open for next I-Corps class
Mar 4, 2018
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Aubrey Nawrocki steps down as KSTI business development assistant
Feb 26, 2018
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Incubator’s Clean Energy Board holds first meeting
Feb 22, 2018
The board, which consists of 13 local and regional industry leaders, aims to increase the the use of renewable energy in the region by assisting the nine companies currently participating in the incubator’s program.
EthosGen moves into KSTI after winning 76West grant
Feb 22, 2018
As the August 2017 award recipients, EthosGen made the move to Binghamton’s Koffman Southern Tier Incubator and is one of nine clean energy companies in the incubator’s Clean Energy Program.
Vintage fashion with local flavor — and local roots
Feb 16, 2018
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BU professor recognized for pioneering lithium-ion battery – M. Stanley Whittingham is one of 83 to be elected to National Academy of Engineering,
Feb 15, 2018
The Binghamton University professor and Chair of the Southern Tier Clean Energy Incubator board is best known for his role in the invention of lithium-ion batteries has been elected to the National Academy of Engineers. M. Stanley Whittingham, a distinguished...
US Department of Defense Environmental Technology Demonstration & Validation Program (ESTCP) announces Eco Waste Solutions project
Feb 14, 2018
The US Department of Defense's Environmental Research Programs has announced that Eco Waste Solutions has been approved to move forward with its Deployable Waste-to-Energy Convertor for Expeditionary Bases (DWECX) with Thermal Energy to Electrical Power System...
BRANDING, GRAPHIC-DESIGN STUDIO FORMALLY OPENS IN KOFFMAN INCUBATOR
Feb 1, 2018
Rtistry By Design last Friday held the formal opening for its new office at the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator.
ESD Announces 5 Businesses Chose to Grow in The Southern Tier and Commit to Creating Over 100 Jobs
Jan 26, 2018
Empire State Development today announced that 23 businesses will startup, expand or locate in seven regions across Upstate New York, partnering with local colleges and universities to spur economic growth across the state. These companies have committed to create...
Time to get past your arachnophobia. Spider webs could be the basis for better microphones in hearing aids, cell phones and more.
Jan 18, 2018
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Join the Geoweb3d Team
Jan 17, 2018
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Inspired by insect ears, Soundskrit wants to make microphones magically directional
Jan 17, 2018
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Governor Cuomo Announces Binghamton University Breaks Ground on Southern Tier High Technology Incubator
Oct 2, 2014
Officials break ground on downtown incubator
Oct 2, 2014
A groundbreaking ceremony was held at 11 a.m. Oct. 2, 2014, in Binghamton for the Southern Tier High Technology Incubator…
Ground Broken For Binghamton High-Tech Incubator
Oct 2, 2014
A $19 million facility designed to boost new technology business should open in downtown Binghamton in two years. A groundbreaking ceremony for the…