The latest cohort of CenterState's Start It! Business Basics wrapped up on April 6, with INSPYRE Pitch Night, an evening that brought energy,...
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Meet GENIUS NY Cohort 9: Flox Intelligence
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Meet GENIUS NY 9: Lamarr.AI
Dr. Tarek Rakha kept returning to the same idea during his time as a faculty member at Syracuse University: a building’s façade...
Tenant Showcase: Maltek Solutions
Give us your elevator pitch — what does your company do, in plain English? We're Maltek Solutions, and we help small and mid-sized businesses...
Celebrating Women Across the CenterState CEO Innovation Ecosystem
In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8 and Women’s History Month, CenterState CEO celebrates the women who lead, build and support...
Cleantech Accelerator Powered by National Grid Introduces its 2026 Cohort
CenterState CEO launched its Cleantech Accelerator powered by National Grid at the start of 2026 with a tour of INSPYRE Innovation Hub and...
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Tenant Showcase: Metis Consulting Group
Building technology with purpose. Metis Consulting Group designs and builds software that actually works — for people, for...
Resource Matchmaker, Storytelling Enthusiast & Syracuse Explorer
Looking for the person who knows exactly who to call and where to turn? Meet Michael “Mac” Macaluso, our Resource...
Meet Emad Rahim: Surge Entrepreneurship Manager, Connector Extraordinaire & Culture Buff
1. How do you help clients in our programs?👋 Emad: I provide counseling and training, share business advice, connect...
Vitale Engineering Expands Headquarters to INSPYRE Innovation Hub
Vitale Engineering, a fast-growing manufacturer’s representative firm, has officially expanded its headquarters to the...
VP of Innovation, Strategic Connector & Grandpa Syracuse
If you've ever wondered who’s cooking up the big-picture ideas behind INSPYRE’s growth, meet John Liddy, our Vice...
Arcovo AI Selects INSPYRE Innovation Hub as Headquarters, Taps Into CNY’s Entrepreneurial Momentum
As the INSPYRE Innovation Hub prepares to open its doors in downtown Syracuse this fall, another innovative company has...
Program Director, Pitch Deck Pro & Backyard Explorer
Ever wonder who keeps INSPYRE’s programs running smoothly while cheering on every founder along the way? Meet Kara Jones,...
Transforming Indoor Air Quality Through Environmental Intelligence
At INSPYRE Innovation Hub, we are proud to support visionary entrepreneurs who are redefining what’s possible through...
CenterState’s INSPYRE Innovation Hub Introduces “Up Start Accelerator” to Fuel Local Business Growth
CenterState CEO is excited to announce the launch of the Up Start Accelerator, a new six-month intensive program designed...
In Conversation with Greg Ayers: Empowering Entrepreneurs at Blueprint 15
The latest cohorts of CenterState Up Start's Start It! classes are bringing entrepreneurship to new neighborhoods in...
Creating Space for Possibility: A Conversation with Dr. Emad Rahim
When CenterState CEO’s Start It! entrepreneurship program shifted into community spaces, something powerful...

















