20 studios 510 workers Large studio employment at 476 with 25% working remotely outside NYS New studios: Yurisoft, MiniTuna Studios New office: Rushdown Studios at 19 Railroad Pl. in Saratoga Springs ALBANY, NEW YORK – Capital Region video game studios have managed to hold the line and keep their regional
As the University at Albany and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ramp up their artificial intelligence and quantum computing capabilities, the Capital Region is already emerging as a top AI innovation market that continues to attract millions in federally funded, AI-related R&D. Between 2010 and 2022, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Newmark Study will Guide CEG’s Industry Attraction and Growth Efforts ALBANY, NEW YORK – At its annual meeting on Sept. 27, the Center for Economic Growth (CEG) unveiled the findings of a Targeted Attraction & Growth Plan by Newmark’s global strategy and site selection practice that identified the Capital
26 studios 511 workers Large studio employment up to 470 with approx.16% working remotely outside NYS New studios: Rocket Science, MeDKit, Ironsilk Games 380 students in game design & development programs – up 8% 448 students playing in national collegiate esports leagues – up 30% Video game
The federal government last fiscal year nearly doubled the amount of prime contract and grant funding it awarded for artificial intelligence (AI)-related research performed in the Capital Region, according to a Center for Economic Growth (CEG) analysis of data on USASpending.gov. This influx of federal funding comes amid a rapid
Stay up-to-date on business and economic development happenings in the Capital Region with the CEG Economic Development Week in Review. Don’t miss out on the developments that are transforming the region by following us on: CEGIN THE NEWS WNYT News 13: Capital Region institutions get more funding for COVID-related research
24 studios 513 workers Large studio employment up 5.5% to 460 New fast-growing studio: Rushdown Studios 352 students in game design & development programs 346 students playing in national collegiate esports leagues New esports facilities coming to UAlbany, RPI ALBANY, NEW YORK – The Capital Region’s Digital Gaming
Velan Studios Scores 1st Patent, 10% of Activision’s Patents List Capital Region Inventors The Capital Region’s Digital Gaming Cluster is emerging not only as the developer of some of the industry’s biggest titles but also a leading innovator of patented video game technologies. In the last three years, the region
See CEG’s latest industry profiles below. These new promotional materials provide business leaders and talent with insights into the strength of the regional economy and why they should relocate or expand here. Select the link on each image to download the flyer. The following industry fliers are available for download:
IBM’s announcement last month of its new Telum processor developed at its new research center at the Albany Nanoplex Complex is just one example of how the Capital Region is making its mark in artificial intelligence (AI) R&D. Local institutions are participating in major AI research projects funded by the
