Center for Economic Growth

Tech Valley Business Hall of Fame Dinner
2017-05-03 17:00 - 20:30 UTC | Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf. Rd., Albany, NY, 12205, United States
2017 Honorees:
Dr. William J. Cromie, Former President & CEO, CDPHP
Edward J. Lewi, Former President & CEO, Ed Lewi Associates
Dr. James K. Reed, President & CEO, St. Peter’s Health Partners
Cost to attend: $150.00/person | Tables of 8 also available.
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Technology Forum: Accessing SBIR/STTR & Other Technology Programs
2017-04-11 08:30 - 10:00 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: J Building, 1223 Peoples Ave 3rd Floor, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Who Should Attend

University Faculty, Students and Staff
Small Business Owners
Those with an interest in Technology Commercialization

What You Will Learn

Strategies for improving proposal funding success rates
Key components of winning SBIR/STTR proposals
Common barriers to winning SBIR/STTR competitive grants
Approaches to overcome SBIR/STTR barriers to success

What You Will Not Learn

SBIR/STTR Program Basics
Information about the SBIR/STTR Programs that can be found on a Google search

Presenter

Amala Consulting
The Amala Consulting team has experience in grant writing, report and technical writing, budget development and a wide breadth of other services. From small foundation grants to major capacity building and research grants, Amala has helped our clients command the funding needed to get the job done. Our team has proven success with federal, state and foundation grants, such as NSF SBIR, NIH SBIR, DOD SBIR and NYSERDA.
Sponsored by:
NYS Small Business Development
Innovate 518
UAlbany Innovation Center
SBA
Amala Consulting

ICCR's 4th Annual Tastes Of The World
2017-04-06 17:30 - 20:00 | NY
The International Center Of The Capital Region Is Hosting Its 4th Annual Tastes Of The World Event On Thursday April 6th from 5:30-8:00pm.
This one-of-a-kind event will once again feature many of the area’s new and already celebrated chefs presenting an array of international cuisine accompanied by premium New York State wine.
Our venue will be the beautiful Pruyn House, an idyllic setting to highlight the bounty of culinary offerings. And the International Center of the Capital Region would like to invite you to attend this year’s event and help our nonprofit organization continue its operation throughout the year of serving as citizen diplomats by hosting international victors from around the world. As well as fostering and implementing educational, and cultural initiatives within the greater Capital Region. So, this Thursday come try international cuisine from local restaurants and catering companies such as Yono’s fine dining, Normanside Country Club, Swifty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant and more at the Pruyn House, 207 Old Niskayuna Rd., Latham, NY 12110.
The event is from 5:30-8:00pm and admission is $50, or $35 for young professions who are under 35 years of age.

Introduction to the NYS Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program
2017-03-30 13:00 - 14:00 | NY
During this webinar you will hear from the NIST-MEP Regional Manager, one of Fuzehubs matching specialists, and two regional MEP center directors. The program will cover how the MEP system works, it’s impact in New York State, the services offered, and provide case study examples these services.

What you will learn

What the MEP system is, how it works, and how it can help your business
The economic impact and structure of the NY MEP system
How FuzeHub connects manufacturers to resources
How Insyte helps manufacturers in Western New York
How CEG helps manufacturers in the Capital Region

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Population Health Innovation Summit
2017-03-27 12:00 - 19:00 | Capital Center, 55 Eagle Street, Albany, NY, 12207, United States
The intersection of information technology and population health data will power the delivery of vital healthcare and wellness services to New Yorkers. Join us for an event that will bring together local and regional thought leaders, industry experts, startups, and community stakeholders for a full slate of presentations, conversations, and networking opportunities. Join us for an event that will bring together local and regional thought leaders, industry experts, startups, and community stakeholders for a full slate of presentations, conversations, and networking opportunities.

Advancements in health technology and data science can:

Support dynamic collaboration among providers
Meaningfully engage and empower patients
Enable insurers to base compensation on value and quality

Learn more about the new tools and methods for working with population health data to visualize patterns, identify problems, and spark ideas and creative solutions to help improve population health, patient experience, and healthcare affordability.
The Population Health Innovation Summit is open to the public. Free registration includes lunch and an evening cocktail reception.
Coordinated by:
IgniteU NY is a Capital Region startup accelerator, helping to fuel New York startups while supporting the Region’s innovation ecosystem. IgniteU NY is powered by NYSTEC, a not-for-profit technology consulting company comprised of cross-functional IT professionals and health care policy experts. We partner with healthcare organizations, state agencies, institutions, and business clients for IT strategic planning, innovation, data science, and cybersecurity services in the population health domain.
Innovate 518 is the Capital Region’s Innovation Hot Spot, which orchestrates a robust and connected entrepreneurial ecosystem of incubators, accelerators, and support organizations to assist in growing sustainable and scalable technology ventures.

SBIR Workshop Series: Fund Your Ideas for Innovation
2017-03-24 08:30 - 12:00 | NY
Did you know that there is $2 billion available to small businesses for innovation in research and new product development? The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs provide federal funding for your innovation. Participate in our workshop series taking place across New York State and find out how to apply.
Location: University of Albany, Life Sciences Research Building D’Ambra Auditorium
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