Catalyzing Upstate New York’s Future in
Science,
Technology and
Engineering of
Laser and
Laser
Applications
Research
AN NSF REGIONAL INNOVATION ENGINE
STELLAR is focused on driving technological innovation, economic growth, and workforce development and education in optics, photonics, imaging, and lasers (OPI+L).
11
Counties in
New York State Served
91
Collaborating Academic, Industry, Government & Non-Profit Organizations
10x
Targeted Economic Growth
in 10 Years
WHY THE ROC/FLX REGION?
Density of talent and patent activity with specialized firms and workers second only to Silicon Valley
Optics Patents
#1 region for optics patents per 1,000 workers in the nation
Total Optics Degrees
Accounts for 60% of total optics degrees in the United States
Engineering & Technicians
#1 for engineering, engineering technologies, and technicians per capita
Supply Chain & Workforce
Top 5 for OPI+L supply chain and skilled workforce (by Location Quotient)
150+ OPI+L companies
Recent STELLAR News
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Rochester Beacon: Awaiting green light as national hub
The Rochester and Finger Lakes region is nearing a decision that could bring up to $160 million in federal funding over the next decade, positioning…
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Empire State Development Announces Startups Selected For Round Nine Of Luminate NY Accelerator
Strategic Support and Investment Fast-Tracks Industry-First Solutions within New York’s Expanding, World-Class Photonics Hub Luminate NY is Supported by “Finger Lakes Forward” – The Region’s…
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NSF explores Rochester as a potential national hub for laser research and development
The URochester-led STELLAR project is a finalist in the NSF’s Regional Innovation Engines competition. A coalition led by the University of Rochester that aims to make the…
Leadership Organizations
