ROME, N.Y. — The Griffiss Institute and SUNY Polytechnic University have signed a memorandum of understanding that marks the college as the 11th member to join the Innovare Alliance. The alliance leverages collaborations among academic, industrial, and defense sectors in the upstate region to advance technical and professional-development disciplines, the Griffiss Institute announced in a […]
ROME, N.Y. — The Griffiss Institute and SUNY Polytechnic University have signed a memorandum of understanding that marks the college as the 11th member to join the Innovare Alliance.
The alliance leverages collaborations among academic, industrial, and defense sectors in the upstate region to advance technical and professional-development disciplines, the Griffiss Institute announced in a press release.
The collaboration between Griffiss Institute and SUNY Poly will pave the way for new, collaborative programs aimed at growing the pool of skilled individuals prepared to work in engineering, computer, and mathematical occupations in upstate New York. Additionally, the organizations say, the partnership will provide an environment conducive to the creation of innovative ideas, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship to accelerate their development into commercially viable technologies.
“SUNY Poly is incredibly excited to join the Innovare Alliance,” SUNY Poly President Dr. Winston Soboyejo said in the release. “As a public polytechnic, our university is committed to leveraging the expertise of our students, faculty, and staff to advance societal and humanistic goals and uplift all people. These ideals align perfectly with the alliance’s efforts to expand access to high-quality educational, training, research, and entrepreneurial opportunities in upstate New York and beyond. This is critical as we continue to tackle new challenges in artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and unmanned aerial systems.”
Griffiss Institute CEO Heather Hage concurred that it’s an important partnership that will make a difference.
“The significance of collaboration cannot be overstated; every member of the Innovare Alliance contributes uniquely to shaping the future of innovation. Together, we are poised to reach unprecedented heights and leaving a lasting imprint on our world,” Hage said.
The synergy with SUNY Poly will introduce a renewed focus on entrepreneurship within the alliance, Griffiss Institute COO Seth Mulligan noted.
“Our collaboration with SUNY Poly opens new avenues for entrepreneurial ventures, reinforcing our commitment to fostering innovation and driving economic growth in upstate New York,” Mulligan said.
The Innovare Alliance includes the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate, Griffiss Institute, Oneida County, Rome, NYSTEC, Central New York Defense Alliance, State University of New York, Rochester Institute of Technology, Binghamton University, Le Moyne College, and SUNY Poly. The alliance focuses on accelerating the development and deployment of emerging technologies for national defense and commercial markets.
