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April 2025

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Ecosystem News and Reads

CenterState CEO unveils new name for the expanded Tech Garden

Cornell startups raise $34M as incubators drive real-world innovation

Three startups graduating from Cornell’s incubator programs this spring are turning cutting-edge research into real-world impact. Together, the companies raised $34 million and created 33 high-tech jobs, many in New York state.

BIANYS WAS WELL REPRESENTED AT THE INBIA CONFERENCE IN PHILLY. 10 MEMBER INCUBATORS ATTENDED THE CONFERENCE

CHRIS HEIVLY ON:

A Founder, an Investor, and an Ecosystem Leader Walk Into a Bar… And Actually Listen to Each Other

CUNY IAR has been highlighted in Forbes for their work on diversifying the Venture Capital talent pool in NYC

NYC EDC is addressing the lack of Venture Capital going to underrepresented groups by Diversifying the pipeline of the Venture Capital workforce. The NYC EDC has teamed up with CUNY HUB, Kaufman Fellow and Supermomos to create a cohort of over 800 interns who will be trained on Venture Capital and placed in firms throughout New York City.

NYC Innovation Hot Spot and NY I-Corps Hub Supports I-Corps Grads with TechConnect Discovery Bootcamp

^{The NYC Innovation Hot Spot is hosting their 2nd Discovery Bootcamp at TechConnect 2025! Here is info from the 1st Discovery Bootcamp cohort.}

JOB Alert- New York State EDC is hiring a Director of Programs & Strategic Partnerships-

Deadline has been extended due to high demand. Startups can now apply until May 4th, 11:59 PM EST through two prize tracks:

The Climate Mitigation Prize seeks startups focusing on solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat the root causes of climate change. Eligible solutions include, but are not limited to:

Smart Grid and Grid Flexibility

Renewable Energy

Energy Distribution and Storage

Circular Economy

Transportation and Mobility

Buildings, Energy Efficiency, and Building Materials

Geothermal

Climate Finance

Industrial Decarbonization

Artificial Intelligence (mitigating its climate impact, AI agents, etc.)

The Climate Adaptation Prize seeks startups providing solutions that help communities and ecosystems adapt to and build resilience against the impacts of climate change. Eligible solutions include, but are not limited to:

Insurance Innovation

Risk Modeling and Analysis

Water Scarcity Solutions

Heat Resistant Material Innovations

Urban Infrastructure and Resilience

Extreme Weather Vulnerability Solutions

Advanced Warning Solutions

Biodiversity and Natural Ecosystem Resilience

Public Health

Food Security

Adaptation Financing Solutions

EVENTS

NY BEST WEBINAR ECONOMICS ON RETAIL STORAGE

Register Today for the Economics of Retail Energy Storage in New York Webinar!

With the approval of New York’s 6 GW Energy Storage Roadmap Policy Options for Continued Growth in Energy Storage by the New York Public Service Commission earlier this year, 2025 is poised to present massive opportunities for energy storage deployment in New York. A thorough understanding of the complex economics of energy storage in the State is vital to successfully capitalize on these opportunities. Recognizing this, NY-BEST is pleased to offer the upcoming course Economics of Retail Energy Storage in New York on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 2:00-3:30 PM.

BIANYS members Get 50% Off Tickets to Brooklyn Tech Expo on June 3, 2025 (Limited offer!)

The Annual BROOKLYN TECH EXPO — our flagship event & Brooklyn’s largest tech conference, returns on June 3, 2025, in the heart of Dumbo, Brooklyn, organized by Pulse NYC. This high-energy expo focuses on AI and cutting-edge technology, bringing together Brooklyn’s thriving tech and business communities for a day of innovation, networking, and learning, with an anticipated attendance of over 1,000 professionals.

As a special offer, get 50% off Standard Pass tickets - simply use the promo code: BIANYS50 when registering for the event (limited-time offer!)

> Get Your Discounted Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1278909686299/?discount=BIANYS50> Learn More About the Event: https://pulse.nyc/brooklyn-tech-expo/

Tuesday, May 6th, from 12:15 – 1:45 pm at the NAC Plaza for the 2025 Demo Day Expo. This is a celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation, and community at City College! Meet the talented student entrepreneurs from our 2025 Venture Incubator & Competition cohort as they showcase the startups they’ve been developing throughout the semester.

More Info Here

NYC OTI Launches Smart City Test Bed

The newly launched NYC Smart City Testbed Program creates a streamlined path to pilot emerging technologies with stakeholder city agencies. Accepted applicants will pilot their technology within New York City’s built environments with assistance from the Testbed team throughout the entire process