Inside the Incubator: Spotlight on Echo Life
Get to know NextCorps incubation client, Echo Life, a wearable technology startup creating immersive musical experiences that help people manage stress, improve focus, and enjoy better sleep. Based on an
Circular economy as a competitive edge: Turning sustainability into business value
At a recent NextCorps lunch & learn, founders and manufacturers gathered to explore a powerful idea: circular economy principles aren’t just good for the planet—they’re a source of real competitive
Forecasting with confidence: A founder’s guide to smarter financial decisions
NextCorps recently hosted a workshop with Entrepreneur-in-Residence Joel Benzel, who led founders through the art of financial forecasting. With years of experience navigating customer discovery, raising capital, and steering a
Partner Spotlight Special Edition: RTMA
The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) is a nonprofit organization representing advanced manufacturers and equipping them with the strategic insight, innovation, and support needed to stay competitive and grow.
Partner Spotlight: Grow-NY
Innovation in food and agriculture grows faster with guidance, capital, and strong regional support. Grow-NY brings these elements together through a global startup competition that awards $3 million each year
Fueling local ambition: NextCorps welcomes new startup scholars
Ten local entrepreneurs have been selected for the next round of NextCorps’ startup scholarships. Made possible by renewed funding from M&T Bank, scholarship recipients are kicking off one calendar year
From tech entrepreneur to transformational leader: Zoe Koulouris joins NextCorps as EIR
Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) at NextCorps bring firsthand experience to founders navigating the complexities of growth. They’ve built teams, scaled businesses, and learned how to lead with both strategy and
The first AI Startup Jam sparks a weekend of innovation at NextCorps
More than 40 innovators gathered at NextCorps for the first-ever AI Startup Jam, a high-energy weekend challenge to turn ideas into working software prototypes using the latest AI tools. Supported
Inside the Incubator: Spotlight on Locke
Get to know NextCorps incubation client, Locke, a company helping individuals and businesses protect their digital identities and simplify online security. Based on an interview with Connor Peters, CEO of
The prompting playbook: Stop guessing, start guiding your AI
NextCorps recently hosted a workshop with Chris Rimlinger, owner of New Market Ventures, LLC, who offered a deep dive into one of today’s most in-demand skills: how to craft clear,
Incubation at NextCorps: Building stronger startups and a stronger Rochester
Turning an idea into a thriving company takes more than determination—it takes guidance, resources, and a strong community. NextCorps operates the region’s largest and longest-running business incubator, supporting more than
A step-by-step guide to turn fear into growth
NextCorps recently hosted a workshop led by Raeanne Lacatena, CEO of The Integrated Entrepreneur, contributing author of Cracking the Rich Code, and certified professional coach. Drawing on her diverse background