The Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies (CIMS) and the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) at Rochester Institute of Technology are partnering to provide assistance to Food Processing Cluster companies with the ultimate goal of creating and retaining jobs in the region.

Business Assistance includes:

Program Benefits:

Cluster Unification

Cluster organization, planning, and networking are also objectives of this program. A Cluster Leadership Council was formed to provide guidance and support of the program. Opportunities to engage with other cluster businesses will be provided through workshops and networking events. Check the Events page for upcoming events.

 

R & D

As part of the Advancement Program, NYSP2I will conduct waste-to-energy technology development and optimization research projects to address technology gaps identified in the cluster. Results will be shared with cluster businesses for potential implementation of technological advances.

 

Who is Eligible to Participate?

New and existing food cluster businesses in the nine-country Finger Lakes region are encouraged to participate.

Get involved! The greater the participation, the stronger the cluster. Collaborate, innovate, inspire!

Register here to receive announcements and updates.

To learn more about the Advancement Program, contact:
Mr. Andy Harlan at 585-475-5385 or axhasp@rit.edu

Direct Technical Assistance Achievements

NYSP2I has assisted 13 food processing cluster companies across the state through Direct Technical Assistance projects. Over the past 24 months, NYSP2I has identified improvements leading to potential annual savings of:

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