Tech accelerator attains nonprofit status to fund future programs
After finding it tough to secure investments for many of the tech startups it works to help, MetaBronx has shifted its strategy away from venture capital firms.
New Port Morris center trains for jobs in tech sector
Cognizant’s Bronx Training center opened on Sept. 18. It offers a training program called Platform, which is Cognizant’s solution to the skills gap—technical roles with specific skillsets that companies have…
Non-profit trains residents for tech jobs
What makes The Knowledge House unique is that its classes encourage students to solve community problems with tech.
Tech group, Assemblyman team up to provide computers
Nine students from local schools and universities received free desktop computers at the second annual TechFIN computer distribution in August.
Summit raises hopes for South Bronx to become tech hub
Political and business leaders want the South Bronx to become the next technology hub for New York City, and are brainstorming new ways to bring tech companies – and the…
Entrepreneur preaches web access for all
Port Morris startup helps low-income residents log on A Port Morris startup is looking to ensure that low-income Bronx households aren’t left behind by the area’s technology boom. Neture Inc. was…
Robots invade Mott Haven
MASA brought families together under one roof this fall for Robo Jam—--an initiative to promote science education through robot building among low-income Latino immigrant communities in Mott Haven.
New tech center promises Mott Haven jobs
A shining 15,000 sq. ft. facility celebrated its grand opening in Port Morris on Thursday, designed to provide full-service software testing and development – and to create 150 new jobs.