Adirondack Innovation Initiative (A2I)

Building a tech innovation ecosystem and network in the greater Adirondacks.

The purpose of A2I is to help more people live in the Adirondack region full-time, with a good job that supports a sustainable lifestyle. We see tech and tech-adjacent jobs as one of the pathways to do that. 

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Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5 - 7 pm

A2I Networking Happy Hour

Haystack Bar

Cambria Hotel, Lake Placid, NY

Come meet new people and connect with the ones you already know! Happy Hour prices all night for A2I group!

Who We Are

A2I was started by the Adirondack Foundation in order to continue its work to connect people, ideas, and resources to improve lives and expand opportunities throughout the Adirondack region.

  1. Mission

    Drive job growth, connections and economic opportunity in the greater Adirondacks through tech and tech adjacent jobs

  2. Purpose

    To help more people live in the greater Adirondacks full time with a good job that supports a sustainable lifestyle

  3. Vision

    By 2045, there are more year round residents in the park than in 2025, more young people are staying and moving to the area, and there is greater opportunity to live and work here with a good job.

What We Do

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    Building a network of tech enabled working professionals

  • A2I Regional Resources event Mar 27

    Facilitating access to tech training, education and tech resources

  • A2I tech job opps

    Expanding access to tech and tech adjacent job opportunities
     

Pieces of the A2I Tech Ecosystem

  1. Remote + Hybrid Workers Network

  2. Mentor/Mentee Program

  3. Tech Skills & Education

  4. Talent & Opportunity Connection

  5. Physical Gathering Spaces

  6. Funding & Support

  7. Positive Awareness

  8. Startup Incubator/Accelerator

A2I in the News

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    Forum explores future of tech innovation in the Adirondacks

    Tech leaders share insights as to how remote jobs can revitalize the Adirondack region

    by Tim Rowland at Adirondack Explorer. Photo by Nancie Battaglia.

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    How tech innovation is revitalizing Adirondack communities

    Tech jobs create opportunities for remote workers and outdoor enthusiasts to live and work in the Adirondacks.

    by Tim Rowland at Adirondack Explorer

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    Jobs 2.0: Key takeaways and watch the event recording

    Adirondack Explorer’s Jobs 2.0 event highlights challenges, opportunities in the Adirondacks job market.

    Photo credit to Eric Teed at Adirondack Explorer

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Contact us if you’re interested in learning more or getting involved with the Adirondack Innovation Initiative (A2I).

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Svetlana Filipson

Tech Sector Project Lead

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