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A 12-18 month accelerator program administered by the City of Syracuse through NYS Empire State Development, strengthening the operational and development capacity of certified MWBE businesses in the construction trades and semiconductor fab industries.
New York State-funded accelerator that invests $5M annually in 5 seed-stage startups, each receiving $1M in exchange for 5% equity. Companies must relocate CEO and 50% of staff to Buffalo for 12 months. Includes free workspace at Seneca One Tower, mentorship, access to 1,000+ investor network, and quality-of-life programming. Founded 2014; 74 portfolio companies; $1B+ raised by alumni; unicorn (ACV Auctions) and publicly traded companies in portfolio.
Learn more →The AgTech track of Rev's Prototyping Hardware Accelerator, providing agricultural technology hardware startups with specialized training, mentorship from agriculture industry experts, and connections to food and ag partners across Upstate NY.
Learn more →BOC Network's implementation of the Ascend NYC program — a JPMorgan Chase-funded initiative connecting established Bronx-based minority-owned businesses with anchor institution procurement opportunities through a Money, Markets, and Management (3-M) framework.
Learn more →A cohort-based business growth accelerator in the Bronx for established minority-owned businesses, connecting them with anchor institution procurement opportunities, management education, and access to capital through a Money, Markets, and Management (3-M) model.
Learn more →JPMorgan Chase-funded collaborative that accelerates growth of local inner-city businesses through a holistic Money, Markets and Management (3-M) model. Developed by University of Washington Foster School of Business. Connects businesses to anchor institutions and helps localize supply chains.
Learn more →A social equity incubator and accelerator program launched by Lantern to empower New York entrepreneurs from communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs to build successful cannabis businesses through educational programming, technical services, application assistance, and mentorship.
Learn more →A 9-month fellowship for established Bronx entrepreneurs ($75K+ total sales) providing $15K in non-dilutive funding, personalized coaching, mentorship, and peer mastermind groups to grow sustainable community-focused businesses.
Learn more →9-month fellowship for established Bronx entrepreneurs ($75K+ total sales, 1+ year in business). Fellows receive $15,000 in grant funding, personalized business development training (AI, digital marketing, financial management), 1-on-1 mentorship with M&T Bank advisors, and monthly events at key Bronx/NYC venues. Priority given to Black and Hispanic/Latino entrepreneurs.
Learn more →UB's mentor-driven program for practicing entrepreneurs to grow their business, develop community connections, and receive expert advice. Core program enhances talents of existing entrepreneurs; Allstate MWEE sub-program supports minority and women-led enterprises into advanced stages. Offers Mastery Forum, Family Business, and Key Persons Leadership Development tracks.
Learn more →NSF-funded 6-month battery and energy storage startup accelerator within the New Energy New York (NENY) ecosystem at Binghamton University. Provides 200+ hours of curriculum, six in-person cohort meetings, $25K participant support, and an Investor Summit. Covers business due diligence, design for manufacturing, supply chain, and pricing — led by industry veterans.
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