On Wednesday, June 12, investors and innovators met to learn more about medtech innovation across the Upstate NY region. The event took place at Rochester’s hub for entrepreneurial innovation, NextCorps, in the historic Sibley Building.
Medtech startups showcased their products and technologies, and investors took the opportunity to meet CEOs. The companies, MedUX, Gryt Health, K-Neesio, Qidni Labs, Think Biosolution and Harmonigenic gave 1-minute introductions to their businesses.
After the pitches, the event featured Peter Robinson, the Executive Director & COO at the University of Rochester, Christina Orsi, the Associate Vice President of Economic Development at the University of Buffalo. Theresa Mazzullo, the CEO of Rochester-based venture capital fund, Excell Partners and Martin Graham, the CEO of Empire Discovery Institute. Each presenter spoke about the work happening in Rochester and Buffalo around economic development, investment and innovation to support advances in healthcare.
Thank you to our event sponsors: UR Ventures, Medtech Association and NextCorps.
