January 14 2026
Software/Gaming/AI/Quantum

AI Momentum: Startups Secure Big Deals, Launch New Platforms, and Scale Up

    Highlights: Nowigence secures its first multi-million-dollar contract and plans for a NASDAQ listing. InfoLink launches an AI-powered R&D tax credit identification and compliance solution. MorningLine.AI launches version 2, eyes data partnerships and harness tracks. AgileRadiocom builds, prepares and tests AI-powered wireless communications for drones/UAVs. Markets EQ acquired by

January 13 2026
Research & Development, Software/Gaming/AI/Quantum

AI & Quantum Drive Doubling of Capital Region University Computer R&D Spending

    Highlights Capital Region university R&D spending in the computer and information sciences field increased by 168 percent in FY2024. AI and quantum investments at UAlbany and RPI drove R&D spending in this field. Computer and information sciences R&D is now the region’s third largest research field, up from

May 14 2025
Employment/Workforce, Manufacturing, Nanotechnology, Software/Gaming/AI/Quantum

Security Clearance Demand Grows in Capital Region’s Tech Industries

A security clearance is becoming an increasingly in-demand qualification in the Capital Region as local tech workers play a greater role in manufacturing semiconductor devices for the U.S. Department of Defense and information security for the U.S. Department of Energy, according to a Center for Economic Growth (CEG) analysis of

March 15 2024
Software/Gaming/AI/Quantum

Capital Region Digital Gaming Cluster Stays 500 Strong

20 studios 510 workers Large studio employment at 476 with 25% working remotely outside NYS New studios: Yurisoft, MiniTuna Studios New office: Rushdown Studios at 19 Railroad Pl. in Saratoga Springs ALBANY, NEW YORK – Capital Region video game studios have managed to hold the line and keep their regional

February 13 2024
Research & Development, Software/Gaming/AI/Quantum

Capital Region Emerges as a Top AI Innovation Market

As the University at Albany and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ramp up their artificial intelligence and quantum computing capabilities, the Capital Region is already emerging as a top AI innovation market that continues to attract millions in federally funded, AI-related R&D. Between 2010 and 2022, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

September 28 2023
Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals, Economic Analysis, Employment/Workforce, Nanotechnology, Software/Gaming/AI/Quantum

Global Site Selector IDs Capital Region’s Most Competitive Industry Clusters for CEG

Newmark Study will Guide CEG’s Industry Attraction and Growth Efforts   ALBANY, NEW YORK – At its annual meeting on Sept. 27, the Center for Economic Growth (CEG) unveiled the findings of a Targeted Attraction & Growth Plan by Newmark’s global strategy and site selection practice that identified the Capital

March 13 2023
Software/Gaming/AI/Quantum

Capital Region Digital Gaming Cluster Stays 500 Strong, with New GameDev Studios

    26 studios 511 workers Large studio employment up to 470 with approx.16% working remotely outside NYS New studios: Rocket Science, MeDKit, Ironsilk Games 380 students in game design & development programs – up 8% 448 students playing in national collegiate esports leagues – up 30%   Video game

October 17 2022
Software/Gaming/AI/Quantum

AI-Related Federal Spending Doubles in Capital Region, Driven by UAlbany R&D

The federal government last fiscal year nearly doubled the amount of prime contract and grant funding it awarded for artificial intelligence (AI)-related research performed in the Capital Region, according to a Center for Economic Growth (CEG) analysis of data on USASpending.gov. This influx of federal funding comes amid a rapid

March 11 2022
News, Software/Gaming/AI/Quantum

Week in Review: March 7 – March 11, 2022

Stay up-to-date on business and economic development happenings in the Capital Region with the CEG Economic Development Week in Review. Don’t miss out on the developments that are transforming the region by following us on: CEGIN THE NEWS WNYT News 13: Capital Region institutions get more funding for COVID-related research

March 7 2022
News, Regional/County Profiles, Software/Gaming/AI/Quantum

Capital Region Digital Gaming Cluster Adds Jobs, Blockbuster Games & Esports Facilities

  24 studios 513 workers Large studio employment up 5.5% to 460 New fast-growing studio: Rushdown Studios 352 students in game design & development programs 346 students playing in national collegiate esports leagues New esports facilities coming to UAlbany, RPI   ALBANY, NEW YORK – The Capital Region’s Digital Gaming

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