About CEIS
The Center for Emerging & Innovative Sciences (CEIS) leverages the Rochester region’s unique strengths and expertise, with a focus on OPI (optics, photonics & imaging) semiconductors, intelligent sensing and imaging, media interfaces, and biomedical sensors.
The Center for Emerging & Innovative Sciences (CEIS) at the University of Rochester is steadfast in its mission to advance New York state’s economy through innovation and university-led collaboration.
CEIS is one of 15 designated Centers for Advanced Technology at leading research universities across New York state sponsored by Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR).
CEIS works to ensure businesses of all sizes and sectors have the tools, resources, and partnerships needed to develop and commercialize innovative technologies, bridging the gap between discovery and industry application. CEIS can accelerate the translation of research into real-world impact and global competitiveness.
With Greater Rochester long heralded as “The World’s Image Center” for the collective impact of legacy companies Kodak, Xerox, and Bausch + Lomb, the region’s OPIL expertise and leadership is unparalleled.
