Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the mission of CEWIT?
  As one of two New York State designated Centers of Excellence, the Center of Excellence in Wireless and information Technology (CEWIT) strives to conduct first-class interdisciplinary research and development in wireless and information technology; foster new enterprise development; and address the skilled technology worker shortage.
• What are the future goals of CEWIT?
  CEWIT will continue its mission of conducting first-class interdisciplinary research and development in wireless and information technology and fostering new enterprise development for Long Island and New York State.
• What networks or resources does CEWIT provide?
  CEWIT provides incubator companies with access to more tha 70 multidisciplinary affiliated researchers and potential partnerships with both industry and academic partners. CEWIT's list of researchers, partners, and resources can be viewed on our Work With Us page.
• Does CEWIT provide funding for research projects?
  While CEWIT does not provide funding for research projects, we provide accesses to resources, affiliated researchers, and industry and academic partners. CEWIT's list of researchers, partners, and resources can be viewed on our Work With Us page.
• What research do the CEWIT incubator companies focus on?
  CEWIT incubator companies are primarily focused in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, wireless technology, healthcare software and hardware, cybersecurity, and data visualization.
• How much does it cost for an incubator to operate in CEWIT?
  There is no fee for submitting the form and getting reviewed.  If you are accepted into our incubator, you will have a one-year lease subject to review after the year to see if you are meeting the milestones for success. You will have access to conference rooms with projector, screen, internet and teleconference ability and the support of our Incubator Advocate who will help answer your questions and the SBDC.
• How can I apply for incubator space at CEWIT?
  The incubator application form can be found on the Long Island High Technology Incubator (LIHTI) website here.
• What is Hack@CEWIT?

  Hack@CEWIT is the annual student hackathon run by CEWIT in the Research and Development Park at Stony Brook University. The event features hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S developing projects in AI, Internet of Things (IoT), healthcare, sustainability, and cybersecurity over the course of 43 hours. Learn about our last Hack@CEWIT event here.

  Stay tuned for more details about the next Hack@CEWIT.