6 finalists for next round of Genius NY competition in Syracuse announced

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December 12, 2017
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Syracuse, N.Y. -- The six finalists chosen for the next round of the Genius NY competition are businesses from Syracuse, California, New Mexico, Michigan, Virginia and Switzerland.

The state-funded program, one of the largest business competitions focused on unmanned systems, will invest $3 million in the six companies. The investment includes three grand prizes valued at up to $1 million, $600,000 and $400,000...

 

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