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43North
Accelerators/Incubators Funding/Financing
Every year 43North awards $5 million in investment – including a top investment of $1 million – to truly remarkable startups from around the world. But the money is just the beginning. In addition to investment, 43North winners receive incubator space, expert mentorship, and ten years of freedom from state taxes. And beyond that, they get access to the resources, infrastructure, and people of a city where remarkable things are happening – Buffalo, NY.
Every year 43North awards $5 million in investment – including a top investment of $1 million – to truly remarkable startups from around the world. But the money is just the beginning. In addition to investment, 43North winners receive incubator space, expert mentorship, and ten years of freedom from state taxes. And beyond that, they get access to the resources, infrastructure, and people of a city where remarkable things are happening – Buffalo, NY.
WEBSITE 716-332-7980
76West
Accelerators/Incubators Funding/Financing
76West is a startup competition focused on building clean energy businesses and jobs in New York State’s Southern Tier region. Their competition offers $20 million in prize money and support services, including a $1 million grand prize. 76West to dedicated to further develop the regional community of clean energy technology innovators, industry experts, educators, and investors, as well as help startups get early users for their technologies.
76West is a startup competition focused on building clean energy businesses and jobs in New York State’s Southern Tier region. Their competition offers $20 million in prize money and support services, including a $1 million grand prize. 76West to dedicated to further develop the regional community of clean energy technology innovators, industry experts, educators, and investors, as well as help startups get early users for their technologies.
WEBSITE 518-862-1090
Batavia Industrial Center
Accelerators/Incubators Coworking
When Massey-Ferguson, the largest industrial center in Batavia, N.Y. closed down in 1956, it left vacant an 850,000 square foot complex of multistory buildings. The Mancuso family purchased the building and instead to divide and rent to separate businesses while providing shared office services, assistance with raising capital and business advice. The Batavia Industrial Center (BIC) became the world’s first business incubator, and has filled millions of square feet of old buildings while helping thousands of businesses create jobs.
When Massey-Ferguson, the largest industrial center in Batavia, N.Y. closed down in 1956, it left vacant an 850,000 square foot complex of multistory buildings. The Mancuso family purchased the building and instead to divide and rent to separate businesses while providing shared office services, assistance with raising capital and business advice. The Batavia Industrial Center (BIC) became the world’s first business incubator, and has filled millions of square feet of old buildings while helping thousands of businesses create jobs.
WEBSITE (585) 345-6380
Buffalo Angels
Funding/Financing Consulting
The Buffalo Angels is a division of the Western New York Venture Association. It is an angel investor network limited to accredited investors.
The Buffalo Angels is a division of the Western New York Venture Association. It is an angel investor network limited to accredited investors.
WEBSITE 716-636-3626
Buffalo Institute for Genomics
Education General Info
The Buffalo Institute for Genomics and Data Analytics (BIG) is the result of a governor-authorized $100 million collaboration between the University at Buffalo and the New York Genome Center in Manhattan. Governor Andrew Cuomo selected UB because of its expertise in high performance computing and its recognized leadership in genomics and analysis of patient data. BIG is transforming genomic medicine nationally while building the healthcare economy regionally.
The Buffalo Institute for Genomics and Data Analytics (BIG) is the result of a governor-authorized $100 million collaboration between the University at Buffalo and the New York Genome Center in Manhattan. Governor Andrew Cuomo selected UB because of its expertise in high performance computing and its recognized leadership in genomics and analysis of patient data. BIG is transforming genomic medicine nationally while building the healthcare economy regionally.
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Buffalo Manufacturing Works
Consulting
Buffalo Manufacturing Works engages with manufacturers across North America to help them achieve their goals. They’ll show you how to gain a sustainable, competitive advantage by developing and implementing cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, enhancing productivity, and finding other ways for your company to grow. Whether you want to lower costs, improve production quality, reduce time to market or increase revenues, their network of experts can steer your business toward greater success.
Buffalo Manufacturing Works engages with manufacturers across North America to help them achieve their goals. They’ll show you how to gain a sustainable, competitive advantage by developing and implementing cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, enhancing productivity, and finding other ways for your company to grow. Whether you want to lower costs, improve production quality, reduce time to market or increase revenues, their network of experts can steer your business toward greater success.
WEBSITE 716-710-5500
Buffalo Open Coffee Club
Networking
Buffalo Open Coffee Club is an informal meetup that serves as a great way to take the pulse of the startup community. BOCC begins with newcomer introductions followed by job and event announcements. The balance of the hour is a group discussion about startups, with topics including new products, industry trends, and other current events.
Buffalo Open Coffee Club is an informal meetup that serves as a great way to take the pulse of the startup community. BOCC begins with newcomer introductions followed by job and event announcements. The balance of the hour is a group discussion about startups, with topics including new products, industry trends, and other current events.
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Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Education Networking
The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) recognizes and supports the power of entrepreneurship to invigorate the greater Western New York economy and community. The CEL provides an individualized and interactive education in entrepreneurship. Designed by entrepreneurs and for entrepreneurs, the CEL is based on proven principles, centered on best and next practices and backed by the thought leadership of the UB School of Management.
The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) recognizes and supports the power of entrepreneurship to invigorate the greater Western New York economy and community. The CEL provides an individualized and interactive education in entrepreneurship. Designed by entrepreneurs and for entrepreneurs, the CEL is based on proven principles, centered on best and next practices and backed by the thought leadership of the UB School of Management.
WEBSITE 716-885-5715
dig
Coworking Accelerators/Incubators
dig (design innovation garage) is a coworking and event space located within the Innovation Center on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. It is the region’s largest venue for coworking, providing shared, affordable work space. People representing all types of businesses throughout the community come to dig to share ideas, build business models, work on new projects, and collaborate.
dig (design innovation garage) is a coworking and event space located within the Innovation Center on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. It is the region’s largest venue for coworking, providing shared, affordable work space. People representing all types of businesses throughout the community come to dig to share ideas, build business models, work on new projects, and collaborate.
WEBSITE 716-218-7810
E.B. Howard Consulting
Consulting
A certified M/WBE in NYS, NYC, and with the SBA that provides Non-dilutive Funding Development and Evaluation Services - specifically, help you find funding, apply for funding, and measure the outcomes of your funding.
A certified M/WBE in NYS, NYC, and with the SBA that provides Non-dilutive Funding Development and Evaluation Services - specifically, help you find funding, apply for funding, and measure the outcomes of your funding.
WEBSITE 716-939-1601
Empire State Development
Funding/Financing Consulting
Empire State Development (ESD) aims to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance.
Empire State Development (ESD) aims to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance.
WEBSITE 716-846-8200
Erie County Industrial Development Agency
Funding/Financing
The Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) is a public benefit corporation created in 1970 by an act of the New York State Legislature to promote and assist private sector industrial/business development, advancing job opportunities and economic well-being to the people of Erie County. The State of New York sanctioned the ECIDA to offer tax incentives, or tax discounts and exemptions, to qualified businesses who invest in the community within the borders of Erie County.
The Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) is a public benefit corporation created in 1970 by an act of the New York State Legislature to promote and assist private sector industrial/business development, advancing job opportunities and economic well-being to the people of Erie County. The State of New York sanctioned the ECIDA to offer tax incentives, or tax discounts and exemptions, to qualified businesses who invest in the community within the borders of Erie County.
WEBSITE 716-856-6525
Excell Partners
Funding/Financing Accelerators/Incubators
Excell is a venture capital fund that invests in seed and early stage high-tech startups, with a focus on Upstate New York. Excell has the dual mission of generating returns and supporting economic development. Excell's portfolio includes investments in medical device, materials, energy, biotech, agtech, imaging, and IT/software ventures across New York State.
Excell is a venture capital fund that invests in seed and early stage high-tech startups, with a focus on Upstate New York. Excell has the dual mission of generating returns and supporting economic development. Excell's portfolio includes investments in medical device, materials, energy, biotech, agtech, imaging, and IT/software ventures across New York State.
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Excelsior Growth Fund
Funding/Financing
The Excelsior Growth Fund (EGF) aims to help New York businesses grow by providing small business loans and advisory services. They are a nonprofit organization and a U.S. Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).
The Excelsior Growth Fund (EGF) aims to help New York businesses grow by providing small business loans and advisory services. They are a nonprofit organization and a U.S. Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).
WEBSITE 866-466-9232
Harrison Place
Coworking
Harrison Place is a multi-use building ideal for industrial, office, or retail companies with rental space ranging from 300 square feet to over 40,000 square feet. Located at 210 Walnut Street in Lockport, it is centrally located in the Niagara Region and an ideal space for small or growing businesses.
Harrison Place is a multi-use building ideal for industrial, office, or retail companies with rental space ranging from 300 square feet to over 40,000 square feet. Located at 210 Walnut Street in Lockport, it is centrally located in the Niagara Region and an ideal space for small or growing businesses.
WEBSITE 585-343-2800
IncubatorWorks
Accelerators/Incubators
IncubatorWorks is a resource for business startups and expansions in the Southern Tier of New York. From ideation to testing to limited production to full manufacturing – they want to help, offering advanced technologies, flexible manufacturing infrastructure, and professional mentoring. As part of STARTUP-NY and in partnership with the Southern Tier Startup Alliance and the Western NY Regional Hot Spot, IncubatorWorks provides the most comprehensive business and manufacturing incubator network in the region. This network provides direct support and services from several universities and colleges in the region.
IncubatorWorks is a resource for business startups and expansions in the Southern Tier of New York. From ideation to testing to limited production to full manufacturing – they want to help, offering advanced technologies, flexible manufacturing infrastructure, and professional mentoring. As part of STARTUP-NY and in partnership with the Southern Tier Startup Alliance and the Western NY Regional Hot Spot, IncubatorWorks provides the most comprehensive business and manufacturing incubator network in the region. This network provides direct support and services from several universities and colleges in the region.
WEBSITE 607-962-6387
InfoTech WNY
General Info Networking
InfoTech WNY is a rapidly growing consortium of multi-sized software, hardware, telecommunications companies, government and economic agencies, and educational institutions. The purpose of the organization is to address various industry-specific issues such as workforce availability, industry image, technology transfer, networking, access to financing, and attracting new business to the region.
InfoTech WNY is a rapidly growing consortium of multi-sized software, hardware, telecommunications companies, government and economic agencies, and educational institutions. The purpose of the organization is to address various industry-specific issues such as workforce availability, industry image, technology transfer, networking, access to financing, and attracting new business to the region.
WEBSITE 716-218-9671
Innovate NY Fund Program
Funding/Financing
The Innovate NY Fund is a $47.3 million venture capital fund that invests in seed stage businesses to support innovation, job creation, and high-growth entrepreneurship throughout New York State. The program is supported by $37 million from NY State and $10.3 million from Goldman Sachs.
The Innovate NY Fund is a $47.3 million venture capital fund that invests in seed stage businesses to support innovation, job creation, and high-growth entrepreneurship throughout New York State. The program is supported by $37 million from NY State and $10.3 million from Goldman Sachs.
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Insyte Consulting
Consulting
Insyte Consulting helps WNY manufacturing and technology companies succeed. Insyte is a not-for-profit organization and does not measure success financially, but based on the quantifiable impact their clients report to U.S. Department of Commerce. On average, working with Insyte provides a return of $37 for every $1 of project cost.
Insyte Consulting helps WNY manufacturing and technology companies succeed. Insyte is a not-for-profit organization and does not measure success financially, but based on the quantifiable impact their clients report to U.S. Department of Commerce. On average, working with Insyte provides a return of $37 for every $1 of project cost.
WEBSITE 716-636-3626
Invest Buffalo Niagara
General Info Mentorship
Invest Buffalo Niagara represents the eight counties of Western New York as the region’s nonprofit, privately funded economic development organization focused on job creation. They aim to attract new employers to the Buffalo Niagara region through outreach to growing companies around the world. Invest Buffalo Niagara collaborates with local businesses, universities, nonprofit organizations, and elected officials to support business attraction, expansion, and entrepreneurship.
Invest Buffalo Niagara represents the eight counties of Western New York as the region’s nonprofit, privately funded economic development organization focused on job creation. They aim to attract new employers to the Buffalo Niagara region through outreach to growing companies around the world. Invest Buffalo Niagara collaborates with local businesses, universities, nonprofit organizations, and elected officials to support business attraction, expansion, and entrepreneurship.
WEBSITE 800-916-9073
Jacobs Institute
Accelerators/Incubators Mentorship
The Jacobs Institute's mission is to accelerate the development of next-generation technologies in vascular medicine through collisions of physicians, engineers, entrepreneurs, and industry. JI's vision is to improve the treatment of vascular disease in Western New York and the world, while fostering local economic development and honoring the memory of Lawrence D. Jacobs, MD.
The Jacobs Institute's mission is to accelerate the development of next-generation technologies in vascular medicine through collisions of physicians, engineers, entrepreneurs, and industry. JI's vision is to improve the treatment of vascular disease in Western New York and the world, while fostering local economic development and honoring the memory of Lawrence D. Jacobs, MD.
WEBSITE 716-888-4800
Lancaster Industrial Development Agency
Funding/Financing Mentorship
The Lancaster Industrial Development Agency is a public benefit corporation governed by a common policy, the Countywide Industrial Development Agency Uniform Tax Exemption Policy. The mission of the LIDA is to promote economic growth and development in the Lancaster, New York area. The LIDA assists qualified private sector industries and businesses by offering incentive programs to encourage the creation, expansion, or relocation of businesses in the community.
The Lancaster Industrial Development Agency is a public benefit corporation governed by a common policy, the Countywide Industrial Development Agency Uniform Tax Exemption Policy. The mission of the LIDA is to promote economic growth and development in the Lancaster, New York area. The LIDA assists qualified private sector industries and businesses by offering incentive programs to encourage the creation, expansion, or relocation of businesses in the community.
WEBSITE 716-683-1610
Launch NY
Funding/Financing Mentorship
Launch New York, Inc. (Launch NY) is a venture development organization headquartered in Buffalo whose mission is to identify, support, and invest in high-growth, high-impact companies, and catalyze entrepreneurial culture to drive job and wealth creation in the 27 westernmost counties of Upstate New York.
Launch New York, Inc. (Launch NY) is a venture development organization headquartered in Buffalo whose mission is to identify, support, and invest in high-growth, high-impact companies, and catalyze entrepreneurial culture to drive job and wealth creation in the 27 westernmost counties of Upstate New York.
WEBSITE 716-881-8006
Lockport Industrial Development Agency
Funding/Financing General Info
The Lockport Industrial Development Agency is a catalyst for economic development, providing incentives resulting in the investment of over $412,186,400 in the Town of Lockport. The 18 assisted projects currently account for 731 jobs. It is governed by a seven member Board of Directors, and has full-time professional staff trained to assist employers' access to a variety of incentives. In addition, the Town of Lockport imposes no town tax for general local services.
The Lockport Industrial Development Agency is a catalyst for economic development, providing incentives resulting in the investment of over $412,186,400 in the Town of Lockport. The 18 assisted projects currently account for 731 jobs. It is governed by a seven member Board of Directors, and has full-time professional staff trained to assist employers' access to a variety of incentives. In addition, the Town of Lockport imposes no town tax for general local services.
WEBSITE 716-478-0608
Lorraine Capital
Funding/Financing
Lorraine Capital is a private investment firm focused on acquiring controlling positions in businesses throughout the Northeast with an Upstate New York focus. They focus on lower-middle market companies and take an active, hands-on approach to operating companies. This includes working side-by-side with management to chart a strategic direction for the business, enhancing and building key business processes to track performance, and ensuring the company has the necessary resources to achieve its goals.
Lorraine Capital is a private investment firm focused on acquiring controlling positions in businesses throughout the Northeast with an Upstate New York focus. They focus on lower-middle market companies and take an active, hands-on approach to operating companies. This includes working side-by-side with management to chart a strategic direction for the business, enhancing and building key business processes to track performance, and ensuring the company has the necessary resources to achieve its goals.
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National Association of Women Business Owners
Mentorship Networking
NAWBO Buffalo Niagara is the premier organization for women business owners who aspire to accomplish growth, education, and connections.
NAWBO Buffalo Niagara is the premier organization for women business owners who aspire to accomplish growth, education, and connections.
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New York Power Authority
Funding/Financing
The New York Power Authority is America's largest state power organization, with 16 generating facilities and more than 1,400 circuit-miles of transmission lines. Economic development is a top priority for the New York Power Authority. Electricity can make the difference between jobs growing here, staying here or going elsewhere. They work with state and local entities and regional economic development organizations to encourage businesses to locate and expand in the state and create and retain jobs.
The New York Power Authority is America's largest state power organization, with 16 generating facilities and more than 1,400 circuit-miles of transmission lines. Economic development is a top priority for the New York Power Authority. Electricity can make the difference between jobs growing here, staying here or going elsewhere. They work with state and local entities and regional economic development organizations to encourage businesses to locate and expand in the state and create and retain jobs.
WEBSITE 914-681-6200
New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences
Funding/Financing General Info
The NYS Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences (CBLS) is a hub for life sciences innovation and technology-based economic development driving scientific discovery and facilitating collaboration among academia, industry, and the public sector to create jobs that directly impact the region’s and state’s economies.
The NYS Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences (CBLS) is a hub for life sciences innovation and technology-based economic development driving scientific discovery and facilitating collaboration among academia, industry, and the public sector to create jobs that directly impact the region’s and state’s economies.
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New York State Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics
Funding/Financing General Info
The Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics (CMI) leverages UB’s cutting edge materials science, big data analytics, and advanced manufacturing expertise to drive critical R&D activities that directly impact private sector growth.
The Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics (CMI) leverages UB’s cutting edge materials science, big data analytics, and advanced manufacturing expertise to drive critical R&D activities that directly impact private sector growth.
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Olean Business Incubator
Accelerators/Incubators
Olean Business Development Corporation was founded by local employers, educators, investors, and agencies to establish strategic priorities, provide local leadership, and acquire the necessary resources to create a climate of economic opportunity and prosperity in the greater Olean community.
Olean Business Development Corporation was founded by local employers, educators, investors, and agencies to establish strategic priorities, provide local leadership, and acquire the necessary resources to create a climate of economic opportunity and prosperity in the greater Olean community.
WEBSITE 716-701-4009
PathStone Enterprise Center
Mentorship Funding/Financing
PathStone Enterprise Center’s mission is to enhance the economic self-sufficiency and quality of life of individuals and communities through entrepreneurial training, technical assistance, and access to financing for new and expanding businesses throughout Upstate New York and Puerto Rico. The Enterprise Center carries out its mission by making loans to small and micro businesses, and by accompanying those loans with a strong program of pre-loan and post-loan technical assistance designed to support clients' growth.
PathStone Enterprise Center’s mission is to enhance the economic self-sufficiency and quality of life of individuals and communities through entrepreneurial training, technical assistance, and access to financing for new and expanding businesses throughout Upstate New York and Puerto Rico. The Enterprise Center carries out its mission by making loans to small and micro businesses, and by accompanying those loans with a strong program of pre-loan and post-loan technical assistance designed to support clients' growth.
WEBSITE 716-436-2560
Rand Capital
Funding/Financing
Rand Capital is a Business Development Company (BDC) that focuses its equity investments in early or expansion stage companies, or can structure its debenture investments for more mature companies. Rand looks for strong leadership who is bringing to market new or unique products, technologies, or services that have a high potential for growth.
Rand Capital is a Business Development Company (BDC) that focuses its equity investments in early or expansion stage companies, or can structure its debenture investments for more mature companies. Rand looks for strong leadership who is bringing to market new or unique products, technologies, or services that have a high potential for growth.
WEBSITE 716-853-0802
SCORE Buffalo Niagara
Consulting General Info
SCORE has been America’s premier small business counseling organization since 1964. The 70+ volunteers of Buffalo Niagara SCORE have many decades of real-world business experience to share with you as part of a national network of over 10,000. SCORE’s experienced business mentors provide general business advice on every aspect of business planning, start up, management, and growth.
SCORE has been America’s premier small business counseling organization since 1964. The 70+ volunteers of Buffalo Niagara SCORE have many decades of real-world business experience to share with you as part of a national network of over 10,000. SCORE’s experienced business mentors provide general business advice on every aspect of business planning, start up, management, and growth.
WEBSITE 716-551-4301
Small Business Development Center
Education Mentorship
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SUNY Buffalo State provides management and technical assistance to startup and existing small businesses throughout Erie County and the Niagara Frontier.
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SUNY Buffalo State provides management and technical assistance to startup and existing small businesses throughout Erie County and the Niagara Frontier.
WEBSITE 716-878-4030
START-UP NY
Funding/Financing Mentorship
START-UP NY offers new and expanding businesses the opportunity to operate tax-free for 10 years on or near eligible university or college campuses in New York State. Partnering with these schools gives businesses direct access to advanced research laboratories, development resources, and experts in key industries.
START-UP NY offers new and expanding businesses the opportunity to operate tax-free for 10 years on or near eligible university or college campuses in New York State. Partnering with these schools gives businesses direct access to advanced research laboratories, development resources, and experts in key industries.
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Startup Grind Buffalo
Networking
Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. Regular fireside chat-type events are held at dig @ The Innovation Center on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. Regular fireside chat-type events are held at dig @ The Innovation Center on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
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Startup Weekend Buffalo
Networking Coworking
Startup Weekend Buffalo is an intense 54-hour event where local entrepreneurs, developers, designers, marketers, product managers, startup enthusiasts, and anyone interested in building a business will come together to share ideas, form teams, and launch a startup.
Startup Weekend Buffalo is an intense 54-hour event where local entrepreneurs, developers, designers, marketers, product managers, startup enthusiasts, and anyone interested in building a business will come together to share ideas, form teams, and launch a startup.
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Summer Street Capital Partners
Funding/Financing
Summer Street Capital Partners is a relationship-driven investor that strives to take private equity to a whole new level. They offer the capital you need, but also offer expertise, vast resources, and hands-on approach – all aimed at helping you and your business thrive like never before.
Summer Street Capital Partners is a relationship-driven investor that strives to take private equity to a whole new level. They offer the capital you need, but also offer expertise, vast resources, and hands-on approach – all aimed at helping you and your business thrive like never before.
WEBSITE 716-566-2900
Talis Equity
Funding/Financing Consulting
Talis Equity is an investment company for transformative technologies offering Venture Capital, Operating Principles, and Strategy to early stage companies.
Talis Equity is an investment company for transformative technologies offering Venture Capital, Operating Principles, and Strategy to early stage companies.
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Techstars Buffalo
Mentorship Networking
Techstars supports new ventures, provides resources for entrepreneurs, and connects the community. Buffalo is a part of a global movement dedicated to ensuring that anyone can experience entrepreneurship, no matter where they live. We’re fully driven by local volunteer efforts, being led by the best and brightest Buffalo's entrepreneurial community has to offer.
Techstars supports new ventures, provides resources for entrepreneurs, and connects the community. Buffalo is a part of a global movement dedicated to ensuring that anyone can experience entrepreneurship, no matter where they live. We’re fully driven by local volunteer efforts, being led by the best and brightest Buffalo's entrepreneurial community has to offer.
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TEDxBuffalo
Networking
TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. TEDxBuffalo is just one of the TEDx events in Western New York. Other local conferences include TEDxBuffaloWomen, TEDxYouth@Buffalo and TEDxUniversityatBuffalo.
TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. TEDxBuffalo is just one of the TEDx events in Western New York. Other local conferences include TEDxBuffaloWomen, TEDxYouth@Buffalo and TEDxUniversityatBuffalo.
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The Center for Industrial Effectiveness, University at Buffalo
Education Networking
TCIE offers Engineering Solutions, Operational Excellence, and Professional Development services to local companies and individuals that yield impactful results by facilitating organizational development and stimulating business growth for economic advancement.
TCIE offers Engineering Solutions, Operational Excellence, and Professional Development services to local companies and individuals that yield impactful results by facilitating organizational development and stimulating business growth for economic advancement.
WEBSITE 716-645-8800
The Foundry Incubator
Accelerators/Incubators Coworking
The Foundry is Buffalo's first maker space that assists local entrepreneurs with business incubation through affordable rental space, mentoring, business classes and workshops, and connections to local support services. The Foundry also facilitates youth opportunities through STEM exploration for girls, job training partnerships (Baker-Victory Services, YouthBuild, Aspire), part time employment at the Foundry, career exploration, and youth entrepreneurship programs.
The Foundry is Buffalo's first maker space that assists local entrepreneurs with business incubation through affordable rental space, mentoring, business classes and workshops, and connections to local support services. The Foundry also facilitates youth opportunities through STEM exploration for girls, job training partnerships (Baker-Victory Services, YouthBuild, Aspire), part time employment at the Foundry, career exploration, and youth entrepreneurship programs.
WEBSITE 716-885-1381
The Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition
Funding/Financing
The Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition brings together UB students from science, technology, business and other disciplines to maximize their potential and create viable businesses in Western New York. Criteria: Applications are open to students with innovative ideas in the life sciences, technology and engineering industries. In order to enter, the team leader must be a full-time or part-time UB matriculating student, undergraduate, or graduate level or be a “post doc.” Other team members can be non-University at Buffalo students or community members. It is recommended, but not required, that each team have one full-time or part-time UB MBA student. Only one submission of a new business venture per team is permitted. Individuals may be a member of only one team. Teams may be as small as one student, and there is no maximum size. This competition is intended only for student teams that have not received any previous outside investment in excess of $25,000 prior to November of the current competition year.
The Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition brings together UB students from science, technology, business and other disciplines to maximize their potential and create viable businesses in Western New York. Criteria: Applications are open to students with innovative ideas in the life sciences, technology and engineering industries. In order to enter, the team leader must be a full-time or part-time UB matriculating student, undergraduate, or graduate level or be a “post doc.” Other team members can be non-University at Buffalo students or community members. It is recommended, but not required, that each team have one full-time or part-time UB MBA student. Only one submission of a new business venture per team is permitted. Individuals may be a member of only one team. Teams may be as small as one student, and there is no maximum size. This competition is intended only for student teams that have not received any previous outside investment in excess of $25,000 prior to November of the current competition year.
WEBSITE 716-885-5715
The Innovation Hub
Education Mentorship
The Innovation Hub accelerates the movement of innovations from labs, classrooms, and clinics to the marketplace by connecting entrepreneurs to resources. With the Hub’s support, businesses connect with research. Researchers connect with industry and funding partners. Students connect with opportunities for growth
The Innovation Hub accelerates the movement of innovations from labs, classrooms, and clinics to the marketplace by connecting entrepreneurs to resources. With the Hub’s support, businesses connect with research. Researchers connect with industry and funding partners. Students connect with opportunities for growth
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Thomas R. Beecher Jr. Innovation Center
Accelerators/Incubators Coworking
The Innovation Center is a self-contained ecosystem that includes idea generators, business modelers, startup companies, service providers, and scaling, post-launch businesses. It is owned and operated by the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC). The BNMC is a self-sustaining social enterprise successfully combining innovation, job creation, and urban revitalization.
The Innovation Center is a self-contained ecosystem that includes idea generators, business modelers, startup companies, service providers, and scaling, post-launch businesses. It is owned and operated by the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC). The BNMC is a self-sustaining social enterprise successfully combining innovation, job creation, and urban revitalization.
WEBSITE 716-218-7810
UB Blackstone Launchpad
Education Mentorship
Blackstone LaunchPad at the University at Buffalo is a hub for entrepreneurship at UB, a destination for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs to come together in the spirit of innovation. They offer many programs and engagement opportunities for students, alumni, faculty, and staff to develop their skills and ideas as they become integral contributors to the larger WNY entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Blackstone LaunchPad at the University at Buffalo is a hub for entrepreneurship at UB, a destination for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs to come together in the spirit of innovation. They offer many programs and engagement opportunities for students, alumni, faculty, and staff to develop their skills and ideas as they become integral contributors to the larger WNY entrepreneurial ecosystem.
WEBSITE 716-645-8111
UB Bulls Launch
Education
Bulls Launch is a 90-second elevator pitch competition with a grand prize of $1,500. UB Students are given the chance to pitch their business idea—anything from a non-profit to a lifestyle business to a scalable innovation—to a live audience and panel of judges for a chance to take home cash prizes.
Bulls Launch is a 90-second elevator pitch competition with a grand prize of $1,500. UB Students are given the chance to pitch their business idea—anything from a non-profit to a lifestyle business to a scalable innovation—to a live audience and panel of judges for a chance to take home cash prizes.
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UB Center for Advanced Biomedical and Bioengineering Technology
Funding/Financing Education
The UB Center for Advanced Biomedical and Bioengineering Technology (UB CAT) provides essential funding and infrastructure to foster the growth of life sciences companies and the commercialization of new inventions that grow the New York State economy.
The UB Center for Advanced Biomedical and Bioengineering Technology (UB CAT) provides essential funding and infrastructure to foster the growth of life sciences companies and the commercialization of new inventions that grow the New York State economy.
WEBSITE 716-881-7572
UB eLab
Education
eLab is a course designed for student entrepreneurs. This hands-on, three-credit class gives entrepreneurs the skills needed to develop and manage a successful new venture and apply those skills to launch their own entrepreneurial idea. Criteria: Open to University at Buffalo students from all disciplines who have entrepreneurial ideas, but need help developing them prior to venture creation. The class is especially helpful in preparing teams for the Panasci Technology Entrepreneurship Competition and other business plan competitions. Students should form teams, if appropriate, before taking the course.
eLab is a course designed for student entrepreneurs. This hands-on, three-credit class gives entrepreneurs the skills needed to develop and manage a successful new venture and apply those skills to launch their own entrepreneurial idea. Criteria: Open to University at Buffalo students from all disciplines who have entrepreneurial ideas, but need help developing them prior to venture creation. The class is especially helpful in preparing teams for the Panasci Technology Entrepreneurship Competition and other business plan competitions. Students should form teams, if appropriate, before taking the course.
WEBSITE 716-885-5715
UB Social Impact Fellowship
Education
Through UB's Social Impact Fellows program, students from the School of Management and School of Social Work spend the summer learning about and creating social innovation in Western New York. Presented in collaboration with the Blackstone LaunchPad at UB, the program pairs action-oriented MBA and Master of Social Work students together for an eight-week internship at a local mission-driven organization, where they work together to address pressing social issues and make an impact on our community.
Through UB's Social Impact Fellows program, students from the School of Management and School of Social Work spend the summer learning about and creating social innovation in Western New York. Presented in collaboration with the Blackstone LaunchPad at UB, the program pairs action-oriented MBA and Master of Social Work students together for an eight-week internship at a local mission-driven organization, where they work together to address pressing social issues and make an impact on our community.
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UB Technology Incubator
Accelerators/Incubators
The UB Technology Incubator is one of the nation’s first bioincubators, offering office space and wet labs. Its purpose is to help commercialize the inventions of UB while also supporting non-UB companies and contributing to the economic development of our region.
The UB Technology Incubator is one of the nation’s first bioincubators, offering office space and wet labs. Its purpose is to help commercialize the inventions of UB while also supporting non-UB companies and contributing to the economic development of our region.
WEBSITE 716-645-3321
Upstate Venture Connect
Mentorship Networking
Upstate Venture Connect is an entrepreneur-led nonprofit focused on building a region wide startup community. We connect high growth company founders with the people and resources needed for success. We also partner with ecosystem leaders to create angel capital funds and build programs that assist entrepreneurial college students, researchers and technologists.
Upstate Venture Connect is an entrepreneur-led nonprofit focused on building a region wide startup community. We connect high growth company founders with the people and resources needed for success. We also partner with ecosystem leaders to create angel capital funds and build programs that assist entrepreneurial college students, researchers and technologists.
WEBSITE (315) 235-1283
Viaduct
Consulting Networking
For startups and emerging business, building a qualified team that creates value and aligns with your organization’s mission and culture is essential for growth and success. Viaduct is a one-stop talent solution that gives your most important resource—people—the attention they deserve.
For startups and emerging business, building a qualified team that creates value and aligns with your organization’s mission and culture is essential for growth and success. Viaduct is a one-stop talent solution that gives your most important resource—people—the attention they deserve.
WEBSITE 716-559-1414
Western New York Innovation Hot Spot
Funding/Financing Networking
The WNY Innovation Hot Spot is a NYSTAR program enabling program funding and a unique set of tax incentives for companies in their earliest stages. Their program is managed via the University at Buffalo.
The WNY Innovation Hot Spot is a NYSTAR program enabling program funding and a unique set of tax incentives for companies in their earliest stages. Their program is managed via the University at Buffalo.
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Western New York Venture Association
Funding/Financing
The WNYVA is the only not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a business opportunity and investment forum to the Niagara Region. Their mission is to elevate the economic growth of the region by proactively increasing the size and sophistication of the angel investors base and the quality of investments opportunities throughout Western New York.
The WNYVA is the only not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a business opportunity and investment forum to the Niagara Region. Their mission is to elevate the economic growth of the region by proactively increasing the size and sophistication of the angel investors base and the quality of investments opportunities throughout Western New York.
WEBSITE 716-636-3626
Westminster Economic Development Initiative
Mentorship Funding/Financing
The mission of WEDI is to empower economically disadvantaged people in Buffalo, with a primary focus on the West Side community. WEDI reduces barriers to success and opportunity through economic development, community building, and education.
The mission of WEDI is to empower economically disadvantaged people in Buffalo, with a primary focus on the West Side community. WEDI reduces barriers to success and opportunity through economic development, community building, and education.
WEBSITE 716-393-4088
WISE Women's Business Center
Mentorship Networking
WISE: Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship, is an initiative to train and inspire women interested in launching or growing a business venture. The objectives of all training and events are to provide information, resources, and support for women entrepreneurs, enabling each to successfully advance their businesses to the next stage of profitability and success.
WISE: Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship, is an initiative to train and inspire women interested in launching or growing a business venture. The objectives of all training and events are to provide information, resources, and support for women entrepreneurs, enabling each to successfully advance their businesses to the next stage of profitability and success.
WEBSITE 315-443-8634
WNY Incubator Network
Accelerators/Incubators General Info
WNY Incubator Network (WIN) is a collaborative effort of business incubators that expands entrepreneurial services, helps startups, and grows wealth in our region.
WNY Incubator Network (WIN) is a collaborative effort of business incubators that expands entrepreneurial services, helps startups, and grows wealth in our region.
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Z80 Labs
Accelerators/Incubators Funding/Financing
Z80 Labs is a startup incubator based in Buffalo that helps entrepreneurs build new and innovative companies. Startups invited to locate in Z80 Labs are given a wide array of services including office space, education programs, mentorship, amenities, and infrastructure from local sponsors, as well as expert advice from renowned industry advisors.
Z80 Labs is a startup incubator based in Buffalo that helps entrepreneurs build new and innovative companies. Startups invited to locate in Z80 Labs are given a wide array of services including office space, education programs, mentorship, amenities, and infrastructure from local sponsors, as well as expert advice from renowned industry advisors.
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