April 25 | 1:30 - 4pm | Ages 16+

This hands-on beginner class teaches participants how to make 2-3 custom fused glass pendants.

2 hrs | Ages 18+

This one-on-one class will introduce participants to the capabilities of the milling machine, and will provide a demonstration of proper machine use on a small project. Perfect for beginners. The instructor has flexible scheduling availability. 

Book one-on-one private equipment training at your convenience! 

April 23 | 6 - 8pm

Join us for dinner and learn something new! Get expert insight into the prototyping process for new entrepreneurs and inventors. We'll cover the typical lifecycle of a new hardware product business, and examples of prototyping for customer discovery. Then hear real life examples of how doing early market research with basic prototypes changed the course of a product from Troy Fisher, a veteran toy inventor of 25 years with hundreds of products under his belt.

If you are a part of our tech and innovation ecosystem, we would love your help in getting TVCOG recognized as a top incubator in America. In August, TIME will publish its first rankings, in partnership with data firm Statista and the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA). Hearing from experts in the startup and innovation ecosystem plays a key role in the evaluation.

By taking the survey below, you can help highlight the Capital Region as a leader in hardtech innovation, while also elevating the visibility of TVCOG and the startups, resources, and programs in our space. Thank you for providing your insight!

Thank you so much to Stewart's Holiday Match Program for sponsoring STEAM-Powered Saturday! Each year, Stewart's Shops matches the generous donations of their customers during the holiday season. Thank you again for recognizing our organization and program. This gift will be used to further children's STEAM education right here in the Capital Region.