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Tiny Whoop Drone Build, Fly & Take Home Workshop

Rome, NY – CNY Drones is hosting a second Tiny Whoop Drone Build, Fly & Take Home Workshop on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the Utica Jewish Community Center (JCC) for...

Racing Drone Donated to STEM Group

SwellPro, manufacturer of the water-proof Mariner drone and Splash Pro drone, recently joined the CNY Drones list of sponsors with the donation of a Swift 2 Racing Drone and transmitter. The...

Drone Camp

Jamie DeLine UTICA, NY (WUTR)— Children from around the country are attending Drone Camp this week in Utica and Rome. “I have always been fascinated by drones and how they...

Two Teams Win Big for Their Startups at AFRL Commercialization Academy Demo Day; $20,000 Awarded

Rome Native Takes Home Judges’ Award of $15,000 ROME, NY — The AFRL Information Directorate’s (AFRL/RI) Commercialization Academy held its Spring Demo Day on June 29, at Mohawk Valley Community...

CNY Drones Joins New York State Fair STEAM Exhibit

CNY Drones is pleased to announce their participation in the 2017 Great New York State Fair’s new STEAM Exhibit.  Volunteers will host an interactive test flight zone, drone simulators and a drone...

Innovative Tech Startups Primed to Pitch Live at the AFRL Commercialization Academy’s 2017 Spring Cohort Demo Day Event in Rome, New York

Six startup teams will pitch live for the chance to win up to $15,000 in prize money at the AFRL Commercialization Academy Spring Cohort’s Demo Day on June 29, 2017...

Build & Fly Drone Workshop Set

Lisa Marie Payne CNY Drones is hosting a Tiny Whoop Drone Build & Fly Workshop on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the Utica Children’s Museum for ages 11 and up. This...

Griffiss Institute and Wasabi Ventures Announce Spring 2017 AFRL Commercialization Academy Demo Day Teams

Six teams are preparing their startups to pitch live at the Spring 2017 Commercialization Academy Demo Day on June 29, 2017 ROME, NY – Griffiss Institute and Wasabi Ventures are pleased to announce the...

2017 Department of Defense Math Games Take Place at Griffiss Institute; Rome Students Once Again Excel in Mathematics

ROME, NY – Twelve sixth grade students from Staley Upper Elementary School showed off their science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills by competing to win their grade division during...
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Coffee & Concepts TO GO Returns THIS Thursday (6/26) From 12PM - 1PM

From 12 PM – 1PM, enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up with a fresh cup of coffee and connect with the participants from Griffiss Institute’s summer programs like ACE, VICEROY, RI Intern, and the Information Institute, who are here at IAC working on cutting-edge projects in cyber, quantum, aerospace, and more!

Location: Innovare Advancement Center

REGISTRATION OPEN

2025 STEM Summer Programs

Join us for a day on the green to support STEM education, startups, and innovation. Whether you’re golfing, sponsoring, or donating, your participation helps shape the future. 

Due to the severe weather conditions and state of emergency declared by the City of Rome, Rome Labs & Innovare Advancement Center will be closed on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. This closure affects all Griffiss Institute staff, residents, guests, and program participants, including STEM campers, interns, visiting faculty, fellows, and incubator clients. We will resume normal business hours of operation on July 18, 2024.

If you are impacted by the tornado and need assistance please call 211 or text 898-211, the United Way of Mohawk Valley can assist you with proper resources during this time. www.211midyork.com