Latest News About Business Incubators and Accelerators From Across New York State | |
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July 2024
New York State Incubator Report
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Metrics That Matter
InBIA Impact Survey
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BIANYS is teaming up with InBIA (the International Business Innovation Association) to collect data from our members on the incubation and acceleration of startups statewide, nationally, and internationally. If you participate in the survey you will be able to access data on incubation that can help with your own programming and reporting, while BIANYS will be able to obtain important data for our members at a statewide level.
The Impact Index, a report that provides global insights on the impact of entrepreneur support and identifies ESO benchmarks of operations and success. This information helps InBIA and the practitioners we serve showcase the why of entrepreneur support and give ESO managers a sense of the industry standard for similar organizations.
But this effort won’t be as effective without you! We need to collect as much
data as possible to create a robust industry report, so we are asking you to take a few minutes to complete the survey. By completing the survey you will receive preferred access to the FY23 Impact Index.
Not the person who has all the information? Please pass this request along to the one who does to make sure your organization is represented in this important industry project.
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QUEENS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND QUEENS TECH COUNCIL CELEBRATE OPENING OF TECH INCUBATOR IN FOREST HILLS | |
The Queens Chamber of Commerce and the Queens Tech Council were joined by business, government and community leaders to celebrate the opening of its sixth incubator location in Forest Hills. This location of the Queens Tech Incubator program joins a list of incubators in Jamaica, Far Rockaway, Jackson Heights, and Long Island City, as well as on the campus of Queens College.
Applications to the Queens Tech Incubator are reviewed and selected by members of the Queens Tech Council. Companies chosen have access to complimentary office space, mentorship opportunities from existing Tech Council members as well as resources provided by the Small Business Resource Network (SBRN)...
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Power Grid Research Hub Opens in Albany to Promote Transition to Cleaner Energy | | |
The New York Power Authority is opening a first-of-its-kind electric grid and power systems laboratory. The Advanced Grid Innovation Laboratory for Energy, or AGILe, will be a research center at the NY CREATES' Albany NanoTech Complex that can host various simulations to help promote more sustainable power and the transition to clean energy across New York state and beyond. |
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FuzeHub Awarded $1 Million NSF Engines Development Award for Upstate Makes: A Materials Innovation Engine for Manufacturing Sustainability | |
FuzeHub, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting New York State manufacturers and technology companies, has been awarded $1million from the National Science Foundation through its Regional Innovation Engines Development Awards. With the infusion of federal funding, FuzeHub will lead Upstate Makes, a collaborative initiative to build New York’s advanced materials ecosystem and foster innovation-fueled economic growth... | |
Launch NY Hosts Founders and Investors | |
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Launch NY's first 2024 Founders and Investors Breakfast Celebration was an outstanding succes. The Buffalo-based kick off event for the third year of convening these ecosystem pioneers across Upstate NY. The event marked by the energy and enthusiasm of over 80 attendees, including representatives from more than 20 Launch NY portfolio and mentorship companies and investors in Launch NY’s Limited Partners Funds and/or Investor Network.
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University at Buffalo School of Management Receives Award for Curricular Innovation in Entrepreneurship | |
The University at Buffalo School of Management has received the Excellence in Curriculum Innovation in Entrepreneurship Award at VentureWell’s 2024 Deshpande Symposium honoring UB’s exemplary commitment to developing innovative educational courses and programs that foster entrepreneurship education.In selecting UB from an international pool of applicants, organizers specifically cited the School of Management’s development of personal growth frameworks, real-world experiential projects and its focus on customer discovery as means to develop entrepreneurs focused on market opportunities.. | |
Construction companies seeking government contracts must meet subcontracting goals for underrepresented small businesses. This requirement applies to all contracts expected to exceed $1.5M under the Small Business Contracting Program. Tough Leaf is a platform that connects construction companies and contractors with qualified, vetted small and diverse businesses, ensuring compliance with these requirements. | |
NextCorps Luminate: Plugging Into the Optics & Photonics Ecosystem
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From the early stages, tech startups need to collaborate with the right supply-chain vendors to get on the path to commercialization and initial revenue. That’s why Luminate hosts a regional showcase each year — to help facilitate those connections between Luminate teams and vetted service providers. Part mini trade show, part matchmaking event, the fifth annual showcase welcomed seventeen organizations from throughout the region to share their core capabilities with the startups of cohort 7 earlier this month. managers supporting startups, along with entrepreneurs and advisors.... | |
Chris Helvly: The Dunning-Kruger Effect and Anointed Startup Community Builders | |
An entrepreneurial ecosystem thrives on innovation, ambition, and a relentless pursuit of progress from both founders and stakeholders alike. Amidst this dynamic environment, a psychological phenomenon often comes into play: the Dunning-Kruger effect. Coined by psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger, this cognitive bias explains why people with limited knowledge or competence in a particular domain tend to overestimate their abilities. This effect is particularly relevant in the context of startup community builders—individuals who either position themselves or get anointed as key facilitators and leaders of their entrepreneurial ecosystem. | |
AlleyWatch Releases June 2024 US Venture Capital Funding Report | |
Take a look at the state of venture capital and seed funding during June nationally, where close to $7.9B was invested into US startups. Analyzing some publicly available data from our friends at CrunchBase, break down the aggregate statistics for all funding deals by stage of funding (Early Stage [Angel, Pre-Seed, Seed], Series A, Series B, and Late Stage [Series C+]). | |
Feel the #BoundlessPotential at Luminate Finals 2024 | |
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Celebrate the indomitable spirit of innovation at the Luminate Accelerator’s annual tech demo day and funding competition. Ten revolutionary startups from around the world will showcase their technologies and pitch for up to $2 million in follow-on funding.
Get a close look at innovations pushing the limits in AI, manufacturing, drug development, and other fields. See which startups take home follow-on funding — with a grand prize investment of $1 million for Company of the Year — and cast your vote for your favorite team during the event to help them take home the Audience Choice Award (and $10,000 cash). Plus, hear a panel discussion on the ethical use of data in AI and AI-enabled applications. In-person attendees, network over drinks on us before and after the event!
Register to join the free event in person or online on Thursday, 9/26.
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Join ELab NYCMasterclass: Build a Fundable Commercial Plan to Optimize your Venture Value September 18-19, 2024, at West End Labs, NYC (or virtually). Gain invaluable insights and strategies for success.
The Masterclass is ideal for ventures seeking growth and profitability strategies to:
- maximize investment and company value,
- sell to customers and/or
- engage corporate partners, or to
- recruit team members.
Use code TAKE20 for 20% off your registration.
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NY-BEST FALL ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION CONFERENCE
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NY-BEST is hosting its Annual Fall Energy Storage Technology and Innovation Conference on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Doubletree by Hilton in Binghamton, NY.
This annual event brings together leading minds in energy storage technology and innovation for a stimulating one-day conference on the latest groundbreaking work and technological advances in the rapidly growing field of energy storage technology, including:
- advancements in storage technologies and applications
- innovations in materials and chemistries
- advancements in product development
- commercialization, manufacturing, and supply chain developments
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Communitas America is now accepting applications for Cohort 13 of the Communitas Ventures accelerator, running from September 25, 2024 to December 11, 2024. For Cohort 13, they invite applicants with ventures focused on food justice. Apply by August 15, 2024.
Eligible ventures include (but are not limited to): products/services aimed at improving access to food and/or healthy eating in under-resourced communities
- products/services/programs promoting diversity/visibility in food culture
- education programs/services centering on food, nutrition, agriculture, food equity, healthy eating, food culture diversity, or similar
- health and wellness products/services centered on healthy eating, nutrition, nourishment, or similar
- food/agriculture sustainability and technology
- ventures with aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals #2: Zero Hunger and/or #11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Calling All Start-Ups: Transform Your Ideas Into a Reality
Do you have a business idea and don't know where to start? Sign up for our Product Development Fundamentals Workshop in New Paltz, NY, for an in-person hardware manufacturing event designed to give you the tools you need to succeed.
Transform your prototype into a production-ready product. If you have a concept or prototype that you want to make manufacturable, this workshop is for you. Whether you’re still testing your prototype or gearing up for production, the journey to success is filled with unforeseen challenges. Preparation is key. Learn the fundamentals and how to optimize your product for manufacturing.
When: August 7, 2024 | 8:00AM-5:00PM
Where: Science Hall
SUNY New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive,
New Paltz, NY 12561
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CNY Concept to Commercialization Series:
Medical Device Supply Chain Management 101
August 6, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Don Lynch, Senior Project Manager
James A. D'Agostino, CEO, MEP Center Director
This interactive webinar is designed to empower medical companies with supply chain management best practices. Discuss supply chain management essentials, highlighting best practices while preventing common mistakes. An experienced expert will provide you with valuable insights, ensuring that you have the knowledge and tools needed to develop and improve your supply chain. Register today and gain a competitive advantage in your medical manufacturing endeavors!
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CNY Concept to Commercialization Series:
Rise of AI In Healthcare Communications
August 19, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Chiraag Bhadana, MBA, CSSGB, PMP - BioPharma Marketer
Hoffman Warnick
AI is the new buzzword these days across industries. Every executive or C-suite leader wants to understand how they can use AI in their day-to-day and what impact it will have on their broader organization. This webinar will aim to provide further insights into some of the possibilities for AI in healthcare communications to healthcare professionals (HCPs). The talk will cover how non-personal / digital (websites, paid search, emails) and personal/ rep-detailing channels will be impacted as well as future regulatory and compliance implications.
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Register Now: 2024 Microelectronics Forum Expo Hosted by GRFFIS
The 2024 Microelectronics Forum Expo will be held August 15, 2024 at the GRIFFISS Instute. Organized by Upstate Defense (a collaboration between NYSTAR, FuzeHub, CenterState CEO, the GRIFFISS Institute, Syracuse University, and funded by the DoD Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation), this event is a prime opportunity for networking, gaining industry insights, and exploring growth opportunities.
When: August 15, 2024 | 8:00AM-2:00PM
Where: Innovare Advancement Center
Griffiss Institute
592 Hangar Rd
Rome, NY 13441
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Open Application: Battery I-Corps | |
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The Battery Show brings together engineers, business leaders, top-industry companies, and innovative thinkers to discover ground-breaking products and create powerful solutions for the future. More than 19,000 attendees are expected to take advantage of four full days of educational sessions, networking opportunities and, of course, explore the latest market innovations from over 1,150 exhibitors across one of the world’s largest battery technology trade shows.
Battery I-Corps @ The Battery Show: Through the experiential course, battery and energy storage innovators and entrepreneurs will learn about customer discovery and product-market fit of their innovations by directly connecting with relevant stakeholders, including potential customers and partners, in-person at the Battery Show.
When: October 7-10, 2024
Where: Huntington Place - Detroit, Michigan
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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 | |
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Office of Translational Research, Innovation, and Technology Transfer (OTR) at Albany Medical Center is seeking applications for:
- Innovation Project Manager
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If your Incubator and/or Member Companies would like employment opportunities posted to the BIANYS Talent Network please submit requests here. | | | | |
