Business accelerators, often termed “startup accelerators” or “startup factories,” are organizations dedicated to fostering the rapid growth of early-stage companies. Typically operated by investors, ...

A special combination of risk and reward can be found when investing in startups. The risk of losing one’s wealth is as great as the possibility of earning big returns on investment. There are tales ...

View of downtown Troy from the Approach at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Friday in Troy. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President Martin A. Schmidt, right, joins Rensselaer County Executive ...

Comcast NBCUniversal's Startup Showcase. The LIFT Labs team is once again on the lookout for the next wave of groundbreaking artificial intelligence startups. We’re excited to announce applications ...

Over the past decade, I’ve advised start-up accelerators from regional nonprofits to venture capital-backed programs in Silicon Valley. Many excel at providing mentorship, networks and curriculum.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. There’s a familiar refrain across the Midwest that to build something groundbreaking, you have to leave.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas is putting fresh weight behind its startup ecosystem. The Arkansas Economic Development Commission has awarded $2 million to 12 in-state accelerator programs through its ...

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) announced it will award $2 million in funding to 11 local accelerator ...