Datto, an information backup and disaster recovery specialist, has become the first success story to emerge out of the Startup NY programme in the Rochester area. The initiative was launched by governor Cuomo in order to boost New York state’s startup scene and provides a range of financial incentives such as tax free zones.
Datto moved into offices provided by the Rochester Institute of Technology in August 2014 and currently employs about two dozen staff, which it hopes to grow…
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Global University Venturing (GUV) is where tech transfer, academic and investment experts meet to explore the latest ideas and technologies driving innovation forward. We drive the discussions and share best practices that are critical to the success of spinouts, scaleouts and innovation programmes. Our aim is to help improve the processes of bringing innovations from academia to global markets and facilitate their integration into the broader business ecosystem.
