Startup Tech Valley - NYBPC Student Pitches
2026-04-16 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Brown’s Revolution Hall, 425 River St, Troy, NY, 12180
Welcome to Capital Region’s premier startup event. Connect with the entrepreneurship community. Free and open to all.

Startup Tech Valley is a meetup for the Capital Region entrepreneurship community. Attendees include entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, mentors, students, employees of startups, service providers to startups, and anyone else who wants to be involved or is curious. This month’s Startup Tech Valley will feature student entrepreneurs competing in the New York Business Plan Competition. Come meet the students, give them feedback as they launch their companies, and cheer on the next generation of innovators.
What to Expect:

Connect + Engage. Start with networking and then get introduced to startups through pitch sessions.
No cost to attend, however RSVP is required.
Light refreshments will be provided. Cash bar available.
5:30pm Networking | 6:00 – 7:00pm Pitch Sessions

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Startup Tech Valley
2026-05-14 17:30 - 20:00 | miSci, 15 Museum Drive, Schenectady, NY, 12308
Startup Tech Valley is Capital Region’s premier startup event. Connect with the entrepreneurship community. Free and open to all.

Startup Tech Valley is a meetup for the entrepreneurship community in the Capital Region. Attendees include entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, mentors, students, employees of startups, service providers to startups, and anyone else who wants to be involved or is curious.
What to Expect:

Connect + Engage. Start with networking and then get introduced to startups through pitch sessions.
No cost to attend, however RSVP is required.
Light refreshments will be provided. Cash bar available.
5:30pm Networking | 6:00 – 7:00pm Pitch Sessions

REGISTER TO ATTEND
If you’re interested in pitching, you can apply here.
If you’re interested in sponsoring, you can reach out here.

Port of Albany-Rensselaer Maritime Summit
2026-05-19 08:30 - 10:00 | Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle Street, Albany, NY, 12207, United States
SAVE THE DATE
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | Port of Albany-Rensselaer | Maritime Summit
Albany Capital Center | 55 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207 | Registration and refreshments begin at 8:30am
The program will include internationally renowned Port and Transportation leaders and speakers.
For more information: Call or email Penny Vavura at 518-463-8763 or pvavura@portofalbany.us

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Hot Spot Tax Credits
2026-05-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Tech Valley Center of Gravity, 30 3rd Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Innovate 518 is one of ten Innovation Hot Spot in New York State, a program of NYSTAR and Empire State Development. Come to this session to learn how your startup can benefit from being Hot Spot certified.
Eligible companies meet the following criteria:

Enrolled and be in good standing with an affiliated Innovate 518 incubator or accelerator.
In the first five years of existence (seven years for life science companies)
Tech-focused (industry-agnostic)
In the formative stage of business growth:

Less than one $1 million in annual revenue or equity capital and/or;
In the prototyping/development phase or earlier and/or;
On a path towards sustainability and/or growth

Innovate 518 is a collaborative effort of incubators from New York’s Capital Region, including Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren, and Washington counties, managed by the University at Albany.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 12PM
Location: Tech Valley Center of Gravity, 30 3rd St, Troy NY 12180

Startup Tech Valley
2026-06-17 17:30 - 20:00 | ETEC
Welcome to Capital Region’s premier startup event. Connect with the entrepreneurship community. Free and open to all.
Startup Tech Valley is the Capital Region’s community driven startup networking and pitch event.

Attendees include entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, mentors, students, employees of startups, service providers to startups, and anyone else who wants to be involved or is curious.
This month’s Startup Tech Valley will be hosted in partnership with Business Incubator Association of New York State (BIANYS). Join us to meet the community and see local startups pitch!
What to Expect:

Connect + Engage. Start with networking and then get introduced to startups through pitch sessions.
No cost to attend, however RSVP is required.
Light refreshments will be provided. Cash bar available.
5:30pm Networking | 6:00 – 7:00pm Pitch Sessions

If you’re interested in sponsoring, you can reach out here. If you’re interested in pitching, you can reach out here.

Register to Attend

Knowledge @ Noon: R&D Tax Credits Made Simple
2026-07-14 12:00 - 13:00
Manufacturers are constantly innovating through process improvements, automation, prototyping, and fabrication—but many don’t realize these activities may qualify for valuable R&D tax credits.
Join this free Knowledge @ Noon webinar on Tuesday, July 14 to learn how AI-assisted tools and expert guidance can help identify eligible work, simplify documentation, and maximize available tax savings.
This session is especially valuable for CFOs, controllers, finance teams, directors of operations, plant managers, and business leaders responsible for driving efficiency and profitability. Please share this opportunity with them.
You’ll hear from industry experts Darrin Jahnel, CEO and co-founder of Jahnel Group and founder of InfoLink, and Morgan Canion, Vice President of R&D and Tax Incentives at InfoLink. Together, they bring decades of experience helping businesses leverage technology, innovation, and tax incentives to drive growth while simplifying complex compliance requirements.
Meet the presenters:

Darrin Jahnel is a CEO, entrepreneur, and AI strategist with 25+ years of experience building and scaling companies. He is the co-founder and CEO of Jahnel Group, a 150-person software consulting firm headquartered in Schenectady, NY, named to the Inc. 5000 for seven consecutive years and recognized multiple times as a Best Workplace. He also founded InfoLink, an R&D tax credit advisory company, and acquired LTI, a 50-person technology firm. A graduate of UAlbany and NYU’s Stern School of Business, Darrin is a paid speaker and member of Mensa. He is high-energy, deeply committed to his family and community, and at his best when building environments where people do the best work of their lives.

Morgan Canion is a VP of R&D and tax incentive strategist with 10+ years of experience helping US business owners transform technical innovation into powerful financial assets. Leading the R&D practice, Morgan provides a premium, white-glove experience that maximizes federal and state tax relief, with a sharp focus on the complex software and manufacturing sectors. Morgan has mastered the full incentive lifecycle, expertly translating intricate engineering processes into robust, audit-defensible tax narratives while keeping the entire process seamless and stress-free for clients. A graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Economics, Morgan is exceptionally personable, client-focused, and analytical. Morgan is at their best when serving as a trusted partner to business owners, making complex tax compliance approachable to fuel company growth.

Following the presentation there will be an opportunity for Q&A.
Knowledge @ Noon is a free monthly webinar series, offered through the Manufacturing Solutions Network, powered by CEG, designed to help manufacturers stay up-to-date with the latest trends, ideas, and best practices. Each month will feature a new topic led by industry experts who will share insight and provide valuable knowledge and tools to help your organization learn and grow.

Artificial Intelligence for Manufacturers
2026-08-13 08:30 - 10:30 | Center for Economic Growth, 5 Computer Drive South, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
Understand the fundamentals of AI and how they can be applied within your business.
Join us for an in-person, hands on workshop for manufacturers led by Jeff Oskin, Technologist, AI Visionary and Business Consultant.
Learn how Artificial Intelligence can be applied within various areas of your business including supply chain, HR, operations, scheduling, quality, and sales and marketing.
There is no cost to attend this event, however please RSVP. Light breakfast will be served.
