José J. Coronas

Thermal Gradient, Inc. develops micro-fluidic devices that perform nucleic acid amplification. It offers FlashAMP instrument and cartridge system that provides researchers with the ability to perform quantitative PCR from prepared nucleic acid samples; FlashDirect-LC version of the instrument and cartridge that provides diagnostic results from low complexity specimens such as throat and nasal swabs, and saliva; and FlashDirect-HC version that provides the sample-to-answer diagnostic results from higher complexity specimens such as serum and plasma. The company was founded by Robert Juncosa and Joel W. Grover in 2004 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Intrinsiq Materials, Inc. manufactures nanoparticle based ink formulations for printed electronics applications. Its products include copper inkjet ink and screen paste, laser sintering system and sntrinsiq LAPS-60 system. The company was founded by Paul W. Reip in 2007 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Founded in 1999, CLIX is a rapidly growing portrait photography franchisor offering in-store portrait photography, special event photography and assisted or do-it-yourself digital photo imaging and scrapbook design centers. The company currently employs 44 people at eight stores across New York State and Pennsylvania

Genencor International, Inc. develops and manufactures enzyme product solutions for industrial, agricultural and health care markets. It finds genes and alters their proteins for use in cleaning, textile, health care, food and animal feed products using gene discovery, molecular evolution, functional genomics and immunology techniques. The company also develops solutions for the biofuels, biodefense and biosafety industries. Genencor International was founded in 1982 and is located in Rochester, NY.

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. engages in the manufacture and design of diagnostic, transfusion, clinical equipment, and systems. It provides solutions for screening, diagnosing, monitoring, and confirming diseases early before they put lives at risk. Its products include instrument systems and reagents that screen for AIDS and hepatitis C, as well as blood typing systems. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Raritan, NJ.

MP Bio medicals Canada Ulc provides genomics and gene delivery research tools and services. The firm’s products include PCR, transfection, protemics, lab tools and instruments, and enzyme products. It has operations in Canada, France, Switzerland and the United States. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.

Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York, Inc. is a non-profit organization that prepares and inspires students to succeed in a global economy. It offers in-school and after-school programs in financial literacy, workforce readiness and entrepreneurship. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

NextCorps, Inc. provides financial services. It offers stage opportunities, business incubation for potential startups and growth services. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.