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We’re here to help entrepreneurs who are ready to start or expand their businesses. Explore our programs to see which is right for you.
Grow Manufacturing
If you’re a manufacturer or production-related company in the Finger Lakes Region, we can connect you to funding opportunities and resources to help you expand and thrive.Learn with Us
As the anchor of Rochester’s Innovation Zone, we serve more than just our clients. Check out the events and resources open to everyone.What's Happening at NextCorps
Free Workshop 3/24
Learn about fundraising strategies that will ensure you have the cash on hand to stay running. Join us for a panel on venture capital, angel investment, grants, and bootstrapping, featuring experienced investors and startup advisors. Register
Prototyping 101
Learn how to turn early ideas into functional prototypes. Join NextCorps and BZDesign for an in-person event with founder stories and insights, practical design tips, and a tour of the NextCorps Fab Lab. Register
Info Session 4/8
The NextCorps Manufacturing Accelerator can help your company move from prototype to production with confidence. Sign up for the info session to learn more. Register
Startups Tax Wins
Joshua Hoffman, CPA, MSA, and Partner at MMB+CO, shared how new R&D tax relief and hiring credits could help startups reduce taxes and reinvest in growth. Read the blog
Partner Spotlight
Strong businesses start with strong talent. Learn how Monroe Community College supports Rochester’s workforce through specialized training and partnerships. Read the spotlight
Add to Our Impact
As the creator of several groundbreaking programs, our impact changes daily. And, because we’re a non-profit, our work directly benefits the startups and communities we serve. In fact, all but one of our programs provide support without taking any equity.
Here’s a collective snapshot from 2018 to 2024:
Say Hi to Our Clients
The startups in our portfolio are changing the way things are done in every industry.
Here are just a few:
