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Press Conference 10 AM Thurs. Feb. 6 to Announce Launch of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Tech Startup Business Accelerator, Major Support by Rensselaer County



MEDIA ADVISORY

Press Conference 10 AM Thurs. Feb. 6 to Announce Launch of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Tech Startup Business Accelerator, Major Support by Rensselaer County 

WHAT:  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is joining with Rensselaer County in launching a business accelerator to be based at the Quackenbush Building in downtown Troy, N.Y. 

The RPI accelerator supported by Rensselaer County will support technology startups in the Capital Region with a resident incubation ecosystem and an intensive accelerator program. Rensselaer County’s 2025 budget allocated $8 million for the project. The Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency owns the Quackenbush Building. 

Speakers: 

·      RPI President Martin A. Schmidt '81, Ph.D.

·      Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin

Also Appearing:

·      City of Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello

·      Rensselaer County Legislature Chairwoman Kelly Hoffman

·      Rensselaer County Economic Development and Planning Director Robert L. Pasinella Jr.

·      RPI Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Translation Jonathan S. Dordick, Ph.D.

WHEN: 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 6

 

WHERE: EMPAC building, located on corner of 8th Street and College Avenue, Troy 

Note: Reporters may park in front of EMPAC either in the circle, the open spots in front of the EMPAC parking garage or in the garage. From there, head to the EMPAC lobby. (Press conference is on campus, not at the future site of the accelerator.) 

 

MEDIA CONTACT:

Duncan Crary (518) 274-2723 [email protected] RSVP to secure your parking. 

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