Latest News About Business Incubators and Accelerators From Across New York State | |
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New York State Incubator Report
February 2025
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GOVERNOR HOCHUL RELEASES PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET | | |
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The Governor's Budget would effectively end the StartUP NY program after this year, but it includes a new program called Catalist which would provide similar tax benefits as StartUP NY to companies that complete an incubation program. Though StartUP NY included over 1,000 companies. More details are needed and we have scheduled meetings with the Governor's Office and Legislative Leaders to find out more. | |
BIANYS IS MEETING WITH MEMBERS AND CONDUCTING A SURVEY ON THESE CHANGES TO INCUBATION PROGRAMS IN THE GOVERNOR'S PROPOSED BUDGET TO DETERMINE OUR POSITION ON THESE CHANGES, PLEASE TAKE THE SURVEY BELOW! | |
BIANYS ADVOCACY DAY IS FEBRUARY 25TH AND 26TH | |
Every Year BIANYS organizes a trip to Albany for our members to meet with representatives in State Government to discuss the important State policy issues affecting incubators, accelerators, and the startup innovation ecosystem. Please join us this year as we discuss incubator funding and the sunsetting of the StartUP NY program. Have your voice heard!
Email all questions to marc.alessi@bianys.comcom
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BIANYS LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR ITS NEXT DEPUTY DIRECTOR | |
BIANYS will be looking interview potential candidates in early to mid January for this position. The position is mostly focused on internal operations assistance and marketing. It is a fully remote, part-time position with an hourly salary of $20 to $30 based on experience. For more information click on the posting below. We encourage members to recommend potential candidates for the role.
Click Here for Full Job Description
Email all resumes to admin@bianys.com
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NYCHA Food Business Pathways Program Surpasses 300 Graduates | |
NYCHA Food Business Pathways Program Surpasses 300 Graduates to Date with Graduation Held for Latest Cohort of 26 Residents Since 201 4, a total of 321 NYCHA residents and Section 8 voucher holders across 11 cohorts have participated in the free program designed to help start and grow successful businesses in the food industry | |
WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBER-FLX WORKS!!! | | |
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FLX Works is a collaboration between the FLX Gateway Community Development Corporation and the Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development. They are holding their Inaugural Networking Event:
FLX After Works Networking Event with featured speaker, Brad Treat. Learn about the upcoming Schuypreneur Boot Camp, starting in February!
More Info Here
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Launch NY Invests Up to $250,000 into Refraction to Revolutionize Auto E-Commerce and Scale Growth | Launch NY is thrilled to announce a commitment of up to $250,000 into Refraction, a Buffalo-based technology startup transforming the way used auto dealerships engage in e-commerce. Founded in 2023 by Jason Schwinger and Jason Bartz, Refraction has already completed its first pilot project with a Buffalo auto dealer and is gearing up to scale its innovative platform into the broader used car dealership market in 2025. Bartz formerly served in a number of roles at the region’s first unicorn, ACV Auctions. | | |
Zero Irving Workforce Development Project Fund RFP
(Due January 15, 2025)
The Community Advisory Board for Zero Irving recently released a Workforce Development Project Fund RFP. The RFP seeks proposals for workforce development initiatives in connection with Civic Hall. The Fund is endowed with $200,000 annually, and the RFP seeks proposals that prioritize pathways for individuals to reach economic security and mobility through career pathways. Submissions are due by January 15, 2025.
Learn more and apply today.
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CHRIS HEIVLY ON:
WHY MANY STARTUP MENTOR PROGRAMS FAIL FOUNDERS
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If you’ve ever tried to build a mentor network in a developing startup ecosystem, you’ve likely run into the same problem I have: there just aren’t enough experienced mentors to go around. This is why many startup mentor programs fail and the founder and the community fails as well.
It’s not that there aren’t smart, successful businesspeople willing to help. There are plenty of executives, consultants, and seasoned professionals who want to give back. But being a good businessperson and being a good startup mentor are two very different things.
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Explore Business Opportunities in the Americas | |
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Join the U.S. Commercial Service for Trade Winds – The Americas, the largest U.S. government-led trade mission and business development forum. The forum will take place in São Paulo, Brazil from April 7 - 9, 2025 and you will benefit from:
- One-on-one market strategy consultations with U.S. commercial diplomats from 20 countries in the Americas,
- Informative conference programming, and
- Ample networking, designed to maximize your exposure to contacts and opportunities in the region.
You may also add matchmaking meetings with pre-screened buyers, agents, distributors, or joint-venture partners in: Brazil (April 9), Colombia and/or Uruguay (April 3-4), and Argentina and/or Chile (April 10-11).
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Now in its third year, the Climate Is the New Economy series by the Urban Future Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering and Brym is back for an insightful discussion on community energy.
Date: February 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:30pm
Location: 370 Jay Street, 12th Floor, Brooklyn, NY
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Discounted Tickets to Brooklyn Tech Expo on Feb 11, 2025 (Limited offer!) | |
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The Brooklyn Tech Expo “TECH4LIFE” Edition is Brooklyn’s largest conference event, taking place on February 11, 2025, and organized by Pulse NYC in the prime Dumbo location. This dynamic expo will focus on AI & technology‘s role in everyday life and cater to the tech and business communities, with an anticipated attendance of over 1,000 professionals.
As a special offer, get 30% Off Standard Pass tickets - simply use the promo code: BIANYS30 when registering for the event (limited-time offer!):
> Get Your Discounted Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1080160572349/?discount=BIANYS30
> Learn More About the Event: https://pulse.nyc/brooklyn-tech-expo/
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Companies can get up to $50K in funding & hands-on support by joining Venture For ClimateTech | |
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Venture For ClimateTech is actively seeking its next cohort of innovators! Individuals located anywhere in the world who are committed to identifying and accelerating groundbreaking solutions are encouraged to apply to the non-profit accelerator program. Entrepreneurs selected for Cohort 5 will receive up to $50,000 in non-dilutive funding, access to educational programming, and invaluable mentorship—all designed to expedite the journey from climate tech innovation to market.
Submission Deadline: March 7, 2025
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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
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BIANYS Job Board and Talent Network | |
If your Incubator and/or Member Companies would like employment opportunities posted to the BIANYS Talent Network please submit requests here. | | | | |
