September 2022 - NYS Incubator Report |
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The BIANYS Annual Meeting returned for its first in-person event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. With member incubators coming from all corners of the state, we had the opportunity to host conversations with leaders in the field who provided their insights into successful incubation policies, best practices, and future trends.
I would like to thank all of our members, attendees
Thank you to our sponsors:
Marc Alessi
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NY Tech Alliance Hosts BIANYS Annual Meeting Welcoming Reception |
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The NY Tech Meetup (NYTM) is the NY Tech Alliance signature event that has been a monthly staple for the NYC tech ecosystem since 2004. It is the world’s largest meetup group with over 62,000 members who have a common interest in learning from and helping one another. At each event, entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs, and their teams demo cutting edge and transformative tech, answer questions from attendees and network with all in a fun-filled, energetic space.
BIANYS teamed up with the NY Tech Alliance for the first evening of the Annual Meeting, encouraging member incubators to attend the NY Tech Meetup as our Welcoming Reception. During the event, startup companies from the NY tech ecosystem and specifically BIANYS' member incubators gave demo pitches of their companies, showcasing their research and development, and engaging in valuable feedback conversations.
A recording of the demos is available for free here.
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BIANYS Annual Meeting
Tuesday September 13, 2022
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Keynote Address
Alan Patricof
Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Greycroft
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With a 50+ year career in venture capital, Alan has been instrumental in growing the venture capital field from a base of high net-worth individuals to its position today with broad institutional backing, as well as playing a key role in the essential legislative initiatives that have guided its evolution.
He has helped build and foster the growth of numerous major global companies, including, among others, America Online, Office Depot, Cadence Systems, Cellular Communications, Inc., Apple Computer, FORE Systems, NTL, IntraLinks, Audible, Axios, and Wondery. He was also a founder and chairman of the board of New York magazine, which later acquired the Village Voice and New West magazine.
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BIANYS Annual Meeting
Tuesday September 13, 2022
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Panel #1
Overview of New York City Programs for Incubators and Their Portfolio
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Panel #2
Collaboration between Fortune 500's & NY Startups
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Panel #3
Successfully Engaging the NYC Venture Capital Community
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Panel #4
The Statewide Perspective
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BIANYS Cannabis Roundtable
Wednesday September 13, 2022
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The final day of the BIANYS Annual Meeting concluded with a rountable discussion on cannabis incubation and what incubators can do to help service startup ventures in this budding (pun intended!) industry.
Thank you to the Cannabis Association of New York State (CANY) for providing BIANYS members with the opportunity to learn about New York State cannabis policy, and thank you to meeting sponsor @Cooley for donating their event space for this valuable discussion!
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Director of Koffman Southern Tier Incubator and Binghamton Incubator Program |
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The World-Renowned Early Stage, Deep Tech Startup Competition
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Opportunities to pitch & showcase at the Global Summit in Paris welcoming 3000+ attendees
- Chance to get spotted by international media (Sifted, The Times, The Economist, etc.)
Connections:
- Access to the Global Summit & opportunities to meet with hundreds of VCs, accelerators, and industry leaders (including Bayer, Airbus, Bosch, Google, Solvay, etc. )
- Winners receive customized coaching sessions from experts & personal intros with relevant investors and potential partners/clients
Funding:
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€150K prizes – all equity-free, no strings attached
- Access to our Investor Day with 200+ renowned VCs and CVCs
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Opening: Queens Tech Incubator |
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The Queens Chamber of Commerce and the Queens Tech Council anare seeking applications from tech companies who are interested in office space as part of the Queen Tech Incubator. The Queens Tech Incubator will launch with space at the Greater Nexus in Jamaica, a recently opened 10,000 sq. ft. co-working space managed by the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation. There are plans to open incubators in the Rockaways, Forest Hills, Long Island City and Flushing in the coming months.
Applications to the Queens Tech Incubator will be reviewed and selected by members of the Queens Tech Council. Companies chosen will 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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Senator Gillibrand joins Queens Tech Council for discussion on future of cybersecurity |
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand delivered remarks on her recent work in the cybersecurity domain to members of the Queens Tech Council at the Bulova Corporate Center headquarters of the Queens Chamber of Commerce. Gillibrand, who sits on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, also joined in a roundtable discussion with tech and business leaders from across the borough.
“The work I’m doing in cybersecurity is not only imperative for our nation’s security, but also for the private sector. My proposal for a state-of-the-art Cyber Academy would focus on the training of qualified personnel and would provide civic-minded young people with a free unparalleled post-secondary technological education and a way to serve their country outside of the military.”
More information about the Cyber Academy here. |
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As the interim vice president of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Liddy is responsible for leading CenterState CEO’s entrepreneurship portfolio and support programming, operated out of its incubator, The Tech Garden, located in downtown Syracuse. Liddy most recently served as entrepreneur-in-residence at The Tech Garden, where he brought his experience with startups, scaling companies and investments to its programs and members. He has also worked for more than a decade to provide business coaching to teams as they look to scale and grow their companies within the region’s tech ecosystem. |
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Business Owners Need Help After Stony Brook Incubator Oven Explosion
The explosion took place at the Stony Brook Incubator in Calverton. According to those raising funds, 70 businesses lost $600K — so far.
Stony Brook University, as well as Suffolk County government and state officials and the SCAC are working together to get the site reopened and also find temporary locations for the producers to resume their operations, the page said.
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Launch NY Marks Ten- Year Anniversary and Hosts Founders & Investors Series
In the wake of the recent devastating event in Buffalo, we are more committed than ever to strengthening our community and carrying on the mission we started 10 years ago. Since 2012, Launch NY has provided mentorship to 1,369 startup founders, of which 42% have been women and/or BIPOC.
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#InvestLocal
in Underrepresented Founders - in Launch's Next Round of Deals
Black and women founders together receive less than 3% of the venture capital deployed in the United States annually, but Launch NY is seeking to buck that trend by featuring its underrepresented founder-led portfolio companies on a special round of featured deals on its Investor Network.
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Griffiss Launches First Cohort of HUSTLE Defense Accelerator |
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Heather Hage
GI President & CEO
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Griffiss Institute President & CEO Heather Hage recently announced the launch of the first-ever cohort of the HUSTLE Defense Accelerator. The program is an elite, immersive 12-week training academy for seed-stage startups developing AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, quantum science, and unmanned aircraft system solutions.
“The Griffiss Institute is incredibly excited to host these innovative startup leaders at the Innovare Advancement Center and provide them access to all of the amazing talent and technology resources we offer,” said Hage. “Creating the HUSTLE Defense Accelerator was a natural next step forward in our commitment to elevate the next generation of STEM students, professionals, and technologies. I’m confident one of these teams will emerge as the next big idea for national security.”
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EVENTS & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
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Celebrating 10 Years of Support for Fordham Entrepreneurs
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The Fordham Foundry, Fordham’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a cocktail reception featuring a keynote address by address by John Kilcullen, FCRH ‘81, creator of the For Dummies series, and a fireside chat with some successful Fordham entrepreneurs and special video guests.
The Foundry serves as a resource for students and alumni of all Fordham schools and all are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Thursday, October 27, 2022 | Cocktail Reception
6 p.m. | Business Casual Attire
Costantino Hall at Fordham University Lincoln Center
150 West 62nd Street | NYC
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MATCHER is the matchmaking program promoted by the Emilia-Romagna Region and organized by ART-ER, Attractiveness Research Territory.
It aims at scouting national and international Start-ups / Scale-ups to create business matches with 11 Corporates from the Emilia-Romagna area and to allow them to start pilots and collaborations with them for the resolution of their specific business needs.
The call for the selection of Start-ups/Scale-ups is now open and it concerns 3 main thematic clusters:
- Process optimization, automation & customer centricity (innovations to improve and automate the company's key activities and customer experience and satisfaction).
- Training tools and knowledge sharing (technologies to improve the internal communication, training, and to boost the employees’ skills).
- Workplace community, well-being and inclusion (solutions for corporate welfare, inclusion and the engagement of workers in the corporate culture)
The conclusion of the program will be in Bologna with two final events on 28th and 29th November 2022. These will include matchmaking and networking sessions open to the public.
Visit the official website, get additional information on the challenges and the corporates and apply to the initiative: applications are open until November 7 while on-line matchmaking meetings with the Corporates will be allowed from 13 September to 11 November.
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Save the date!
October 26, 2022 • 4:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Buffalo
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The Shipley Center for Innovation will host their 2nd annual Clarkson University Technology Showcase and Competition in Buffalo on October 26th.
This event will highlight leading Clarkson faculty, student, and alumni startup companies, as well as many promising technologies that will soon enter the commercialization pipeline. More than $75,000 in funding will be awarded to help accelerate the important work of these startups and researchers. Hors d’oeuvres, open bar, and outstanding networking included!
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National
Science Foundation
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NSF expands the National Innovation Network with five new I-Corps Hubs
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The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced the addition of five new NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Hubs that will scale the NSF-led National Innovation Network, accelerating the translation of discoveries into new solutions that benefit society. Each I-Corps Hub is funded for up to $3 million per year for five years and comprises a regional alliance of at least eight universities. The first five I-Corps Hubs were awarded in 2021, with each Hub expanding its reach this year by adding a new partner institution to their region.
I-Corps Hubs provide experiential entrepreneurial training to academic researchers across all fields of science and engineering. I-Corps Hubs form the operational backbone of the National Innovation Network — a network of universities, NSF-funded researchers, local and regional entrepreneurial communities and other federal agencies — that help researchers translate fundamental research results to the marketplace. The I-Corps Hubs work collaboratively to build and sustain a diverse and inclusive innovation ecosystem throughout the U.S.
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UBI Global was founded in 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden to identify where all the innovation hubs are located worldwide and to learn and share what makes them successful. We launched the World Benchmark Study to find common traits and identify best practices. Today, the company is an interactive learning community of more than 1,200 business incubators and accelerators located in over 90 countries. Our mission is to internationally connect, benchmark, and recognize excellence among business incubators and accelerators to advance startup and innovation growth.
Now in its sixth iteration, the World Benchmark Study 2021-2022 is the world’s most comprehensive study and benchmark of business incubators and accelerators. Driven by UBI Global’s new digital portal, Global Innovation Studios, this edition of the WBS2122 includes a lens on ESG (Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance) criteria. For more information and to apply to participate before the study closes on October 14, visit the World Benchmark Study 2021-2022 website.
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43North Placing Bigger Bets on Seed-Stage Startups
with FIVE $1M Investments
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As Buffalo, New York gains recognition as one of the fastest-growing startup hubs in the U.S., and on the heels of a transformational year, 43North is on the hunt for its eighth cohort. With the first IPO in 2021 by 43North portfolio company and unicorn, ACV Auctions, and an active cohort in residence at its headquarters, 43North has now opened applications for 2022!
This year, the accelerator program will select five companies and is increasing their check sizes to make $1 million investments. Previous years saw varying investment amounts with only one $1M dollar opportunity. The organization says the decision to make the shift came in response to a changing funding environment. “Venture capital looks a lot different than it did when we launched in 2014,” said Colleen E. Heidinger, president of 43North. “We took time to evaluate our offering and feel that this move, coupled with the value of our programming, ensures that we’ll remain competitive and continue to attract the top startups to our region.”
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Conference Overview:
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
- new market use cases
- advancements in product development
- commercialization, manufacturing, and supply chain development
Potential conference topics for NY-BEST’s Annual Fall Technology Conference:
- Advancements in Battery Chemistries and Technologies
- Battery Management Systems and Safety
- New Developments in Non-Battery Energy Storage Technology
- Clean Hydrogen Technologies and Applications
- Long Duration Storage Technologies and Applications
- Advancements in the Electrification of Vehicles and Transportation
- Innovative Applications in Grid Energy Storage
- Vehicle-grid interactions and V2G
- Integrating high levels of distributed solar/renewables
- Increasing hosting capacity of renewable and load management
- Energy Storage Product Development and Commercialization
- Advances in Energy Storage Supply Chain and Manufacturing
- Energy Storage and Renewable Energy Hybrid Systems
- Innovative startup companies
- Cutting Edge Energy Storage Research
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OR Submit your own idea!
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Are you looking for networking opportunities in the Upstate NY area? Here are events where you can connect with active investors, industry professionals, and sector-specific innovators |
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Join us to explore climate tech innovation and investments that will decarbonize the economy. Invest NY: Climate Tech is presented by NYSERDA and NYSTAR. Meet startups, founders and investors on October 19 at the University of Albany.
The event includes:
- Startup Showcase with the latest in tech from New York.
- Conversation with corporate venture capital investors to discuss the challenges and opportunities in innovation. (not confirmed)
- Quality networking with investors and industry experts
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The Private Equity and M&A deal-making community will come together for Upstate Capital’s annual Buffalo Private Equity Summit. More than 100 investors, deal-makers, and advisors from New York and surrounding regions will speak about the latest activity across New York and beyond.
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FOUNDERS & INVESTORS CELEBRATION ROCHESTER, NY
Accredited Investors are welcome to join Launch NY and Upstate Venture Connect on Tuesday, September 27th from 4PM-6PM in Downtown Rochester, New York as we continue to celebrate 10 years of Launch NY alongside our fellow Founders & Investors! This casual, invitation-only networking event will bring Launch NY founders, mentors, and accredited investors together in one hip spot in the heart of the city!
Sponsored by Thompson Hine, LLP
When: Tuesday, September 27 from 4PM-6PM
Where: at La Bola at Mercantile on Main, Sibley Square 240 E Main St., Rochester NY 14604
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IP Basics: Due Diligence and Licensing
A general overview of all categories of intellectual property assets and how to best protect and monetize them. Further discussion on the best practices of preparing your IP portfolio for a due diligence review from a sellers perspective and key items to be aware of if you are licensing or selling your IP assets with a focus on the particulars of a license or asset purchase agreement.
When: October 12, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. EST
Where: Virtual (Zoom)
Speaker: John W. Boger, Partner, Heslin,
Rothenberg, Farley, Mesiti
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Applications Now Being Accepted to APEX > No-Cost Incubator Program for Veterans and Military Spouses |
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Program Timeline: Sept 2022 — June 2023
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Veterans Future Lab is an incubator dedicated to ventures led by veterans and military spouses. Its 9-month, no-cost Apex program provides mentorship, support, and resources needed to start and grow high-impact companies.
We accept companies across a wide range of industries. We look for strong product-market fit, a demonstrated commitment to the venture, and the expertise of the founding team as related to the mission. We make sure our team and resources can be of use to the company.
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Startup Mentor Founder of New Pre-Seed Investment Fund |
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Heidi Knoblauch
Entrepreneur in Residence
& Founder of Fund
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There’s a new fund and program based at UAlbany meant to help early startups become more attractive to potential investors.
The program by Innovate 518 can provide non-dilutive pre-seed funding up to $50,000. To start, the pilot program has a total of $150,000 to invest.
Innovate 518 is a state-funded program that connects 24 member organizations focused on fostering entrepreneurial efforts.
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Sunmoon Jang
Executive Director
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Communitas America Hosts Pitch Night at CUNY Advanced Science Research Center
Communitas America recently hosted a night of supporting and celebrating New York City's BIPOC social entrepreneurs.
According to CA Director Sunmoon Jang, "The Communitas Ventures Accelerator Pitch Night is an evening of celebration of our alumni, community partners, supporters, and our current cohort of entrepreneurs. An innovative group of BIPOC-led startups across sectors pitched for the $10K Communitas Ventures Award."
The evening featured social entrepreneurs of Communitas Ventures Accelerator Cohort 8, who are "building solutions for a more equitable world and tacking issues from agriculture representation to the literary gap."
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Latest News About Business Incubators and Accelerators From Across NYS
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