GENIUS NY Round 10
Runs research teams and institutions for GENIUS NY in robotics, aerospace, and artificial intelligence.
GENIUS NY is the world's largest accelerator programme dedicated to uncrewed systems, awarding more than $3 million in prizes to five finalist companies per annual cohort. The programme is funded by Empire State Development (ESD) and operated by CenterState CEO, a regional economic development organisation based in Central New York. Round 10 selected five finalists competing for a $1 million grand…
Uncrewed systems commercialisation: drones, robotics, and autonomous technology startups competing for up to $1 million in prizes and a yearlong Central New York residency.
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