Rochester’s Laser Tech Boom | Rochester News

The University of Rochester just landed a $15 million federal boost to supercharge laser tech research, workforce training, and local manufacturing in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region. Part of the NSF’s STELLAR initiative — a coalition of universities, community colleges, and economic groups — this funding aims to build cutting-edge lasers, create jobs in underserved and rural areas, and reduce reliance on overseas tech. Backed by $16 million from New York State over six years, the program taps into a region already home to 150+ optics and laser companies, turning academic innovation into real-world economic growth — all while expanding laser tech’s reach beyond traditional tech hubs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02cd7e9ac577e16c