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Venture Creations News
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June 22, 2022
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Entrepreneurial endeavors at RIT get boost from Kozel gifts
Local businessman and entrepreneur Bernard Kozel was known for having as much passion for helping others develop their businesses as he did for developing his own. Kozel’s dedication to supporting his partners, employees, and entrepreneurs in creating success is the inspiration behind several gifts to RIT.
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June 20, 2022
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RIT Venture Creations incubator graduates five start-up companies dedicated to innovation
On June 16, five business technology start-up companies graduated from RIT’s Venture Creations business incubator with a commitment to continuing to engage local and regional suppliers, expand labor forces locally and nationally, and impact the regional economy.
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June 7, 2022
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How a pioneer in using optics for drones found success in Rochester and Syracuse
Syracuse.com features Circle Optics, a member company of RIT’s Venture Creations technology business incubator.
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April 5, 2022
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RIT incubator company Circle Optics reaches $2.5 million in investments
Circle Optics, a member company of RIT’s Venture Creations technology business incubator, has earned two significant investments totaling $800,000 to further advance its panoramic imaging technology. As a result, the company enters the second quarter with $2.5 million in total contract awards.
