As part of the NYCEDC’s Futureworks NYC Growth Initiative, the city is investing directly into advanced manufacturing startups. This isn’t equity, it’s grants to drive New York City forward as the global maker headquarters. Congratulations to Next Top Makers 2014-2015 Fellows Botfactory, Poursteady and Sunhouse, our Understanding Users workshop leader Pensa, Brooklyn Fashion + Design Accelerator resident The Crated and the creative genius, Adam Frank. It’s a clean sweep for the city’s eastern boroughs with four companies coming from Brooklyn and the other two in Long Island City, Queens. Read more at the Brooklyn Daily Eagle.