Challenges and Opportunities for the OSW Supply Chain with the ITC
2021-04-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Please join the NOWRDC with Scott Zimmermann to discuss the investment tax credit and how it relates to the offshore wind supply chain.

About this Event
Please join the NOWRDC with Scott Zimmermann, an attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, to discuss the investment tax credit (ITC) and how it relates to the offshore wind supply chain.

This webinar is a primer on the ITC and how such an incentive can be used to advance offshore wind development. This webinar will also look at the challenges of utilizing the ITC and what developers should consider when using this process.
The link to the webinar will be sent on a later date closer to the event.

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Capital Region Offshore Wind Virtual Summit
2021-04-13 09:30 - 12:00
Join the Center for Economic Growth to learn about how New York State is leading the nation in offshore wind development and emerging opportunities in the Capital Region.
Our impressive line-up of speakers will provide high-level insight on what’s driving the US and New York markets, how to build out a fully enabled region, and what’s needed to ready the workforce. Learn what’s happening at our ports and hear from global offshore wind developers and manufacturers investing in the Capital Region. *No cost to attend.
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TOPICS INCLUDE:

The State of Offshore Wind
Lessons Learned from Denmark’s Offshore Wind Cluster
Developers’ Perspective on the Industry and the Capital Region’s Role
Port Infrastructure and Activity
Investing in the Region, the Nation’s First Offshore Wind Tower Manufacturer
Workforce Readiness and Supply Chain
The Region’s Next Steps

AGENDA & SPEAKERS: VIEW HERE
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Our business community, workforce and economic development partners, manufacturers and potential supply chain participants, elected officials and anyone interested in learning more!
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Learning from the Experts: Article VII Permitting Process for Offshore Wind
2021-04-28 13:00 - 14:00
In this webinar, Bill Flynn with Harris Beach law firm will discuss how Article VII of the New York State Public Service Law sets forth a review process for offshore wind projects seeking to deliver power to New York’s electricity grid. Bill is a partner at Harris Beach and is known for his experience in regulatory policies and legislation related to electricity, gas, water, cable television, and telecommunications services.
This webinar is part of the Learning from the Experts series hosted by NYSERDA’s Offshore Wind Team and featuring experts in key offshore wind topics, including wind farm technologies, development practices, regulatory processes, and research initiatives.
To learn more about this series here>>

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Virtual Offshore Wind Tour
2021-05-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-05-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-05-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-23 12:00 - 13:00
Presented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and CEG

Purpose:
To enable state and local stakeholders to learn more about offshore wind opportunities through a dynamic, interactive and memorable event; connect stakeholders with relevant counterparts in Denmark so they can discuss aspects which are of particular relevance to their specific needs; and contribute in a meaningful way to the building of a significant, viable, cost-competitive offshore wind supply chain in New York.
Tour Structure:

Each tour consists of multiple themed Sessions, each of which is independent, and which we prepare based on specific needs. During the session, we will introduce attendees to the topic through presentations from industry experts, video tours, interviews and more.
There will be 7 sessions, each 1 hour, from 12:00pm – 1:00pm EDT. Sessions will begin Wednesday, May 12 and run weekly through Wednesday, June 30.

** UPDATE: there will be NO SESSION on Wednesday, June 2. We will resume Wednesday, June 9th and the series will now end on Wednesday, June 30th. **
Tour Topics:

Policy & Regulation Outlook – May 12
Manufacturing & Installation – May 19
Port Infrastructure – May 26
Jobs & Training – June 9
Operations & Maintenance – June 16
Electrical Transmission – June 23
Financing – June 30

*no cost to attend

Virtual India Trade Mission
2021-05-26 06:30 - 09:30, 2021-05-27 06:30 - 09:30
The USDOC Commercial Service Offices in New York State and Global NY are teaming up to help your company find customers and partners in India through a virtual trade mission. This two-day event, hosted by U.S. Commercial Service India, will help New York State companies find and meet with prospective partners in India all from the comfort of your own home or office through a virtual platform. While there are challenges to doing business in India, finding a local partner and the assistance that the U.S. Commercial Service can provide will make it significantly easier. If you’re ready to export, then this program can help boost the odds of your making sales and getting into or expanding into this promising market. We’re actively recruiting interested businesses in the following sectors:

Aerospace and defense
Environmental technologies, including clean air, clean water, environmental monitoring technologies
Renewable energy, including nuclear
Information and communication technologies – smart cities technology and 5G
Education tech

India offers ample opportunities for U.S. companies to do business given its position as a fast-growing country with a massive consumer market.
WHEN: May 26-27, 2021. On both days, meetings will be scheduled from 6:30 AM – 9:00 AM DST.
WHERE: From your own home or office using the Microsoft Teams messaging application.
HOW TO REGISTER: Fill out the registration form and return it to Rosanna.masucci@trade.gov at your earliest convenience.
COST: $1,000 and includes:

one-on-one virtual meetings with qualified, vetted, and interested potential partners.
a pre-trade mission info session on the software platform and best practices for virtual trade missions

STEP GRANT FUNDING: Qualifying companies can apply for STEP 8 funding to offset up to 70% of the cost or $700 in reimbursement.

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2021 Advanced Energy Conference
2021-06-09 08:00 - 2021-06-10 17:00
Join us for AEC 2021 & 2022. Our 11th Advanced Energy Conference series features a virtual event on June 9-10, 2021, and an in-person event at the Marriott Marquis in New York City on Sept. 7-9, 2022. The theme for this two-part conference is charting the course for energy, as we map our path to a future energy portfolio by exploring technology innovations, key policy changes, new business models and more.
Energy is moving forward rapidly in 2021. Our AEC virtual conference is designed to keep you connected to top researchers, entrepreneurs, financiers and government officials that are making news in the industry. Join us as we discuss the current changes that are being made and the trajectory of energy in the future.

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BCNYS Renewable Energy Conference
2021-06-29 12:00 - 2021-06-30 12:30
The aspirational goals established by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act have set New York on a path to green energy, but they aren’t without significant challenges for businesses and consumers. It’s time to explore how New York plans on achieving 70% renewable energy by 2030, a fully decarbonized electric generating sector by 2040, and state-wide net-zero emissions by 2050. This year, the conference will focus on the benefits and impacts of these policy changes through panel discussions on the development and deployment of on -and- offshore wind and solar resources, the reduction of emissions in the transportation sector and an update on the work of the Climate Action Council, as well as utilizing biomass in the State’s energy mix, lessons learned from Texas, and developing a sustainable, green workforce.
Due to COVID-19 we will be holding this year’s Conference via Zoom, but you will still be able to hear from leading voices in the fields of energy, transportation, technology, academia, government policy, and business. The Conference is designed to allow you to learn, meet subject matter experts, and ask questions on issues most important to you.
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NYSERDA EIR Program: Leveraging Human Capital Resources for NYS Climate Tech
2021-08-04 12:00 - 13:00
Join us at the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity’s next virtual product development luncheon!
Our next topic in this series is an Introduction to the NYSERDA EIR Program: Leveraging Human Capital Resources for NYS Climate Tech companies and is taking place on Wednesday, August 4 at 12:00pm.
Join us to learn more about the NYSERDA EIR Program and the human capital resources we provide to promising climate tech startups in NYS. Specifically, learn about how NYSERDA’s 90+ Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs) mentor/coach startups on their path to success. Also, the right management team can make all the difference in raising money and executing a business plan. NYSERDA EIR Program, administered by Columbia Technology Ventures, will provide an overview of their unique process to match C-level candidates with existing startup teams.
About Tim Hoffman:
Tim is currently Program Director for the NYSERDA EIR Program, administered by Columbia Technology Ventures. The NYSERDA EIR program offers mentoring services, including advisory, pitch coaching, grant writing, etc., and provides C-level matching services to promising early stage clean energy and climate tech companies in the State of New York.
For over 20 years Tim has provided strategic and M&A advisory, capital raising, and financial modeling services for large corporations, family-run firms, renewable energy developers, middle market companies and early stage enterprises. Recently, Tim served as Managing Director with Karbone Capital Markets (formerly Watts Capital, LLC), a FINRA and SIPC member broker-dealer. He also serves as NYC Metro Director of the Cleantech Open Northeast and Board member of the NECECi.
Previously, Tim was an Entrepreneur in Residence for NYSERDA, served as Co-Chairman of the Cleantech Open Board, participated on the Advisory Board of the Global Sourcing Council, and was a Managing Director with Scott-Macon, Ltd. and Natixis Bleichroeder, Inc. Tim is a graduate of Indiana University, where he earned two B.A. degrees and spent one year studying at Universität Hamburg. He later earned an M.A.E. with a concentration in Finance from the University of Michigan. Tim is fluent in German and proficient in Japanese and holds Series 7, 79 and 63 securities licenses.
About Columbia Technology Ventures:
Columbia Technology Ventures is the technology transfer office for Columbia University and a central location for many of the technology development initiatives, entrepreneurial activities, external industry collaborations, and commercially-oriented multidisciplinary technology innovations across the university.? CTV’s mission is to facilitate the transfer of inventions from academic research labs to the market for the benefit of society. Each year, CTV manages more than 400 invention disclosures, 100 license deals, and 20 – 30 new IP-backed startups, involving over 750 inventors across Columbia. CTV has over 1,500 patents available for licensing, across fields such as bio, IT, clean tech, devices, big data, nanotechnology, materials science, and more
About the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity:
The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity provides expert coaching and incubation across industries, advisory services and support for product-related startups. For members launching entrepreneurial ventures, we offer resources for product development through the Prototyping Center, with its advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.
The format will be a virtual presentation, followed with audience question and answer.
Click the registration button below to reserve your seat at our free virtual event! Virtual meeting room information will be sent to attendees before the event.

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Business Network for Offshore Wind International Partnering Forum
2021-08-24 - 2021-08-27
IPF is the largest offshore wind conference in the Western hemisphere. It brings together the global offshore wind supply chain and provides the latest in education, networking, and platforms to help you grow your business.

CEG will participate in the NY Pavilion alongside Empire State Development, NYC EDC, Advance Albany County Alliance, Rensselaer County IDA, Port of Albany, Port of Coeymans, Gexpro Services, Dagen Trucking, MRV Group with additional support from NYSERDA and National Grid.

Clean Tech & Advanced Materials Virtual Job Fair
2021-11-17 11:00 - 14:00
Job Fair connecting New York State jobseekers to companies with available opportunities within the fields of Clean Technology, Energy Storage, Battery Manufacturing, Advanced Materials and more. Entry-mid level, experienced and management positions are available. Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology & Innovation (NYSTAR), NY Ventures, and NYBEST are proud to support innovative companies across the state provide sustainable energy sources, expand manufacturing capabilities and ensure a resource efficient future within a thriving New York State economy.
Available Opportunities: Production Operator, Electrical Engineer, Quality Engineer, Electrical Assembler, Associate Engineer, Welder, Laboratory Technician, Battery Design Engineer, Project Developer and more!!! Salary range up to $120K DOE (depending on experience)

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Date: November 17, 2021
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Location: Remo (Virtual Platform)

Clean Tech & Advanced Materials Virtual Job Fair
2021-12-01 11:00 - 14:00
Job Fair connecting New York State jobseekers to companies with available opportunities within the fields of Clean Technology, Energy Storage, Battery Manufacturing, Advanced Materials and more. Entry-mid level, experienced and management positions are available. Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology & Innovation (NYSTAR), NY Ventures, and NYBEST are proud to support innovative companies across the state provide sustainable energy sources, expand manufacturing capabilities and ensure a resource efficient future within a thriving New York State economy.

Date: December 1, 2021
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Location: Remo (Virtual Platform)
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Energy Storage on the Grid: 101 Webinar
2022-02-22 15:00 - 17:00
Interested in understanding how and why energy storage is deployed on the electric grid in NY? Join NY-BEST for our upcoming webinar, “Energy Storage on the Grid: A 101 Webinar,” on February 22, 2022, at 3:00-5:00 PM ET.

The Webinar will feature expert speakers from NY-BEST’s team who will provide an overview of the fundamentals for installing projects on the electric grid in New York state. This will include:

Overview of the Transmission and Distribution Electric Grid Systems
Roles of key parties (NYISO, PSC, NYSERDA, Utilities, etc.)
Overview of grid products and services (what energy storage can get paid for and by whom)
Interconnecting to the grid

Interconnection processes (State SIR, Utility, NYISO)
Hosting capacity and upgrades

Siting and Permitting
Other Considerations – R&D projects and field demonstrations

Speakers

Who Should Attend?

Start-up companies developing energy storage for the electric grid
Clean energy professionals who are new to New York’s energy markets
Clean energy professionals who are new to the field of energy storage
Non-profit and government clean energy policy stakeholders
Students

Date: February 22nd
Time: 3:00-5:00 PM ET
Cost:

$50 members
$100 non-members
Free for student members from Member Universities

This webinar will be recorded, and attendees will receive a copy of the recording following the event.

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TVCOG Presents Food for Thought #17: MadeXHudson on Sustainable Fashion
2022-04-06 12:00 - 13:00
What does sustainability mean in fashion and how are brands using it? What fashion choices can we make to be more environmentally friendly? Sirpa Cowell of MadeXHudson will discuss some facts and numbers of the fashion industry’s current pollution issues, and efforts targeted on improving sustainability.
Made X Hudson (MxH) is a cut-and-sew garment/soft goods sampling and production facility in Catskill, New York.
Sirpa Cowell has worked over 25 years in international design and product development. Her breadth of experience includes corporate design leadership and expert knowledge of high-quality manufacturing. Sirpa’s design consulting firm, Visualmgmt, helps companies with Creative Direction and builds product lines, as well as takes product photos. Currently she runs the design and production at MadeXHudson, cut and sew manufacturing space in Catskill, NY. She is passionate about local art, painting, design and sustainability.
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This free, virtual series is brought to you by the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity, a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hotspot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).
The Manufacturing Incubator provides expert coaching, advisory services and support for product-related startups. We offer resources specifically tuned for hardware development through our Makerspace and Prototyping Center, with our advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.

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FuzeHub's Manufacturing Forum: Clean Energy and Sustainability
2022-04-20 08:30 - 12:30 | Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick St, Troy, 12180, United States
Clean, renewable energy and environmental sustainability aren’t just good for the planet. They can also strengthen your company’s bottom line. Manufacturers that increase energy efficiency, reduce material waste, and mitigate regulatory risks can go green and conserve cash. There are also opportunities for suppliers and service providers who serve or want to serve these manufacturers.
Come connect with clean energy and sustainability resources that can help your NYS business. FuzeHub’s first Manufacturing Forum of 2022 is for manufacturers who want to make their supply chains and operations greener. It’s also open to entrepreneurs and companies that supply or want to supply clean energy or sustainability technologies, but that may need R&D or business assistance from NYS-funded resources.
This in-person event is organized by FuzeHub and co-hosted by the Center for Future Energy Systems (CFES) at RPI and the Center for Economic Growth (CEG).

Learn more about Registration and Becoming an Exhibitor Here>>

Retool’22: A Climate Tech Conference for Manufacturers
2022-10-17 - 2022-10-20 | Northwest Arena, 319 W 3rd St, Jamestown, NY, 14701
The Retool WNY Initiative presents a climate technology conference for manufacturers and associated partners in upstate New York. Join industry leaders, manufacturers, investors, and entrepreneurs October 17–19, 2022 to learn, network, and collaborate on opportunities related to developing new business in the emerging climate technology sector.
New York State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act of 2019 sets aggressive targets for decarbonization and reduction of greenhouse gases by 2050 with the goal of 100% zero-emissions electricity by 2040. Industry is changing, creating new manufacturing opportunities. Are you prepared to take advantage of them?
What to Expect

Learn about market opportunities that exist in the climate technology sector.
Discover innovators who are already in the climate technology supply-chain.
Hear from entrepreneurs and investors about how to grow new businesses in Western NY and the Southern Tier. Meet secondary and higher education leaders who are formulating new programs and courses in response to climate technology and clean tech manufacturing needs.
See examples of electrified vehicles and equipment, and talk with industry experts.

Attendees
Manufacturers, entrepreneurs, investors, small business owners, public sector leaders, secondary and higher education workforce leaders from across New York State and the Northeast region.
Costs are outlined when you click to REGISTER. Early bird discount extended through Sept. 15th and bundled pricing available for businesses wishing to send 3 or more people.

Agenda
Monday: Check-in. Pre-conference networking opportunities at the Robert H. Jackson Center, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, and the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel.
Tuesday: Keynote speakers, panel discussions and breakout sessions at the Northwest Arena. Dinner and tour of the National Comedy Center.
Wednesday: Half-day schedule with speakers on the challenges of manufacturing in the climate technology sector. Electric vehicle showcase.

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New York State Innovation Summit
2022-10-25 - 2022-10-27 | Buffalo Convention Center, 153 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY, 14202
NYSTAR and FuzeHub invites you to join us for the New York State Innovation Summit on October 25-26, 2022 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. This multi-day event for NYS organizations that want to showcase and discover new and emerging technologies that support innovation and drive business growth.
The event serves as an opportunity to foster collaboration; introduce industry to experts that can assist growth, strengthen our statewide innovation ecosystem and showcase promising early stage companies. Whether you’re a startup, an economic developer, or an established manufacturer, the NYS Innovation Summit is for you.
The 2022 New York State Innovation Summit will showcase companies and researchers at the forefront of emerging technologies and new advancements in production capabilities. This event celebrates New York State leadership in technology-led economic growth with experts in biotechnology, new materials, energy innovation, and artificial intelligence that will explore current technology convergence opportunities, ways to accelerate commercialization, and issues of manufacturing sustainability.

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Startup Tech Valley
2024-04-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Brown’s Revolution Hall, 425 River St, Troy, NY, 12180
What is Startup Tech Valley?
Meetup for first-time entrepreneurs, experienced entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, students, employees of startups, service providers to startups, and anyone else who wants to be involved or is curious.
What to Expect
Connect + Engage. Start with networking and then get introduced to startups through informal pitch sessions.
No cost to attend, however RSVP is required. Light refreshments will be provided. Cash bar available.
5:30pm Networking | 6:00 – 7:00pm Pitch Sessions
Doors open at 5:00pm
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Can’t make it in person? Watch the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdFixi-oKgw
This month’s program includes pitches from*:
FurnitureBnB
FurnitureBnB is a one-stop shop web platform to outfit themed Short Term Rentals [properties] with thoughtfully curated collections of high-impact furniture known to increase rental revenue. Sourcing and selecting photogenic pieces so you don’t have to. Which, in turn, makes beautiful design quick and easily accessible to the investor/owner.
Thin Air

Thin Air eliminates the concept of “tabs” on your computer. It introduces a new computer interface enabling you to have more screen space with no additional monitors. Organize, work, and collaborate like never before on Thin Air.

Helios
As a research and data science organization, our mission is to further the frontiers of speech analytics. We strive to redefine tone of voice by detecting subtle cues in executive communication invisible to the human ear. Our data services deliver an informational edge to help clients anticipate stock moves, spot incongruities between words and tone, and navigate volatility with confidence.
WolfJaw
Wolfjaw Studios is a development studio based in Troy, New York, developing online game services with a keen focus on player experience.
*Subject to change
Presented in collaboration by:

2025 UAlbany Tech Roadshow
2025-07-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Center for Economic Growth, 5 Computer Drive South, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
2025 UAlbany Tech Roadshow
Showcasing Energy and Utilities Technology Available to Capital Region Companies and Organizations

July 16 | 9am – 11am
Center for Economic Growth | 5 Computer Drive South, Albany, NY 12205
Please join CEG and the UAlbany Office of Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, and Industry Partnerships (OEDEIP), as OEDEIP kicks off its yearlong effort to bring technology out of the labs and incubator and into the community for partnerships with Capital Region companies.
Researchers and startup founders are heading into the Capital Region to showcase their technology (detailed below) and discuss how the private and public sector can use, test, and/or license the technology. The technologies could have a wide range of use cases, including in the following industries:

Commercial Real Estate
Industrial/Manufacturing
Education
Healthcare
Local Government
Hospitality/Retail
Utilities
Chemicals
Pharmaceuticals/Biotech
Semiconductors/Electronics
Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Food and Beverage Processing
Pulp and Paper Mills
Environmental Remediation and Engineering
Network Equipment Manufacturers
Defense and Aerospace

Presenters
1. ZEOS
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed to facilitate how buildings and facilities manage energy consumption
ReWire Group’s Zero Energy Operating System (ZEOS) is a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed to facilitate how buildings and facilities manage energy consumption, comply with regulations, and integrate with the electrical grid. Operating in a rapidly expanding market, ZEOS positions itself as a “virtual energy manager” for property owners and facility managers who lack dedicated energy expertise.
2. TR-CO?
Scalable TR-CO? Heat Pump Systems for Electrified Multifamily Building Retrofits
This project aims to advance and validate a modular, transcritical CO? (TR-CO?) Tri-Service heat pump that delivers space heating, cooling, and domestic hot water using a single high-efficiency system with ultra-low global warming potential. The solution aligns with NYSERDA’s clean energy goals by offering a scalable, all-electric alternative to fossil-fuel HVAC systems, particularly suited for multifamily buildings and other urban retrofit applications.
3. Adsorption-Regeneration Water Treatment Reactor (ARTWR)
A reactor design that performs stripping of target compounds while simultaneously regenerating the adsorbent
Recent water treatment needs focus on low-level chemical contaminants and removing them often requires the use of an adsorbent that must be either discarded or regenerated. A reactor design has been developed that performs stripping of target compounds while simultaneously regenerating the adsorbent. The process uses four different disciplines including: Adsorption (sorption)-stripping target compounds from the water; Compound destruction-regeneration of the adsorbent and prevent it from becoming a pollutant again.
4. CHRONOS
Cloud based Hybrid RF-Optical Network Over Synchronous links
The primary goal of CHRONOS is to design, build and maintain a multi-node, heterogeneous, wideband, scalable and synchronous C-RAN that will enable emerging applications like Virtual Reality (VR), Industrial Internet of Things (I-IoT), 3D broadcast video, telesurgery, etc. The research team works is searching for networking solution companies and companies interested in green and safe wireless technologies to develop LiFi systems, a promising technology for indoor wireless connectivity and localization. Compared to RF, light is unlicensed, safer and more secure against unauthorized access and jamming.
