Do you have a Plan “B”?
September 29, 2009
In follow-up to the TEN Lunch & Learn meeting held at the Infotonics Technology Center regarding “Plan B” technologies, we are reaching out to help you vet your good ideas. The Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) program realized this region holds many good ideas not presently being pursued that are well suited for regional job creation and economic advantage. Therefore, through WIRED, ITC is providing a rare opportunity for individuals who have a Plan “B” idea to assist them in the process of vetting those ideas and receiving training around the entrepreneurial process.vuon@earthlink.net to set up an initial interview meeting. You will have the opportunity to discuss your Plan “B” idea/technology to a technologist, receive training around the entrepreneurial process and the resources available to help you through that process, and, who knows, maybe become the next upstate New York Plan “A” enterprise!
Sometimes referred to as an orphan idea, invention, or technology, it is the great idea that an innovator just doesn’t have the time to pursue. However, we are providing the opportunity to vet Plan “B” concepts with a technical expert in residence (TEIR) at the Infotonics Technology Center who will provide technical analysis and investigate potential market opportunities. Furthermore, for the technologies/ideas that show promise, additional WIRED training resources are available for assistance in forming a new company, market analysis, business plan writing, grant proposal writing, etc.
If you are one of those Plan “B” innovators, or know of someone who is, please contact Michael Potter at (585)415-7272 or email
Infotonics sponsors tech summer camp
June 22, 2009
INFOTONICS TECHNOLOGY CENTER TO HOST SEMI HIGH TECH UNIVERSITY SUMMER PROGRAM FEATURING INDUSTRY-LED INTRODUCTION TO SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY AND HIGH-TECH JOBS.
The Infotonics Technology Center (ITC) announced today that they are accepting applications from area high school students who are currently 16 or 17 years in age (or who will be 16 in 2009) for the SEMI High Tech U. program. High Tech U. provides students with an intensive, three-day, industry-led introduction to the semiconductor industry, potential career paths, and educational requirements. The program will be hosted at ITC’s facility on Route 332 in Canandaigua, and runs August 11th through the 13th.
Any student in the Rochester/Finger Lakes region who has an interest in high-tech is encouraged to apply. There is no cost for students to attend, and two students will by chosen to receive $1000 college scholarships at the conclusion of the program.
Students will participate in several hands-on activities that focus on topics including statistics, nano-technology, solar and alternative energy technologies, mathematics, and problem solving. Students will also participate in mock interviews and hear from a panel of area colleges and universities about local educational options. The program culminates with a graduation ceremony to be held at Finger Lakes Community College. Last year, 28 students from Canandaigua, Geneva and Victor high schools attended the program.
For more information, or to apply to the program, call David Gottfried, ITC Public Affairs, at (585) 919-3081 or email david.gottfried@itcmems.com. Applications will be accepted until Friday, July 31st.
