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We’re here to help entrepreneurs who are ready to start or expand their businesses. Explore our programs to see which is right for you.
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If you’re a manufacturer or production-related company in the Finger Lakes Region, we can connect you to funding opportunities and resources to help you expand and thrive.Learn with Us
As the anchor of Rochester’s Innovation Zone, we serve more than just our clients. Check out the events and resources open to everyone.What's Happening at NextCorps
Free Workshop
Learn how to spot and avoid phishing scams that can put your organization at risk. Join NextCorps and Matthew Reed of New York Technology Partners for an in-person session on cybersecurity and how to take appropriate action. Register by 2/23
AI in Rochester
NextCorps President, James Senall, weighed in alongside other Rochester technology leaders on what AI means for entrepreneurship, competitiveness, and the future of innovation in our region. Read the RBJ story
Startup Drinks Are Back
Step away from your screens, unwind, and connect with fellow entrepreneurs at this relaxed, monthly meetup—no pitches, no panels, just good conversation and great local drinks. Register by 2/24
Circular Advantage
Pollution prevention specialist at the NYSP2I, Israa Ameen Thiab, explored the reasons that circle economy principles aren’t just good for the planet—they’re a source of real competitive advantage. Read the blog
Inside the Incubator
NextCorps incubation client Echo Life is reinventing music as a full-body experience through its wearable audio-haptic system, designed to support stress relief, sleep, focus, and more. Read the spotlight
Add to Our Impact
As the creator of several groundbreaking programs, our impact changes daily. And, because we’re a non-profit, our work directly benefits the startups and communities we serve. In fact, all but one of our programs provide support without taking any equity.
Here’s a collective snapshot from 2018 to 2024:
Say Hi to Our Clients
The startups in our portfolio are changing the way things are done in every industry.
Here are just a few:
