News
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August 2, 2016
We’ve got the next big idea
RIT’s innovation ecosystem has mushroomed over the past five years, with competitions, events and programs available to turn student ideas into companies. -
July 15, 2016
RIT leadership heads to Silicon Valley
A 90-member delegation from RIT is holding strategic meetings with 24 global high-tech companies and organizations in Silicon Valley, July 20 to 23.
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July 5, 2016
RIT seeks companies for Capacity Building Program
The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship's Capacity Building Program assesses businesses and focuses on the components identified as most important for growth.
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June 24, 2016
RIT offers marketing workshop for business owners
The workshop, held at RIT’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship, will help train entrepreneurs in assessing whether there is a need for their product or service. -
June 22, 2016
Students win award from Apple for game app
The game app, called Dividr, took home an Apple Design Award at the tech giant’s Worldwide Developer Conference on June 13. -
June 16, 2016
Microsystems engineering professor honored
David Borkholder, Bausch and Lomb Professor of Microsystems Engineering, was named Distinguished Inventor of the Year by the Rochester Intellectual Property Law Association. -
June 2, 2016
RIT sponsors Lemonade Day on June 4
RIT’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship is taking part in Lemonade Day, a national program that teaches children how to own and operate their own businesses. -
May 3, 2016
RIT hosts YEA! Saunders Scholars Competition
The eighth annual Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Saunders Scholars Competition features 120 finalists, ages 11-18, pitching their business ideas to a panel of judges. -
April 29, 2016
NTID teams to compete for the ‘The Next Big Idea’
Six student teams will present their products, technology or businesses that will be useful to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. -
April 25, 2016
Center for Urban Entrepreneurship opens
The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship was celebrated today at a grand opening ceremony of its new office in a historic downtown building. -
April 15, 2016
Tom Bonadio to receive 2016 Vanden Brul award
Tom Bonadio, CEO and managing partner of The Bonadio Group accounting firm, will be honored at a luncheon at Oak Hill Country Club on April 21. -
April 14, 2016
Companies advance to business competition finals
Two clients of Venture Creations Business Incubator have advanced to the final round of the 2016 Rochester Venture Challenge business competition. The winner receives $25,000.