Inclusive Growth: Innovation & Entrepreneurship

The Central New York region has a vibrant innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem where technologies are researched and developed, business models are nurtured, and entrepreneurs and innovators thrive. This inclusive ecosystem brings together innovative local business builders, startups and pioneering enterprise level companies in a community that values career-long and life-long relationships.

For generations, entrepreneurs have taken advantage of Central New York’s inherent venture-friendly assets, such as accessible transportation, modern infrastructure, and educational resources and combined those assets with our exceptional quality of life to become sustainable contributors to the Central New York business community.

CenterState CEO's facilities, programs, and resources range from an extensive menu of support that can be matched to almost any stage of the business life cycle ensuring the best chance for success.

Facilities

The Tech Garden, Cayuga Innovation Business Accelerator, CNY Biotech Accelerator, Syracuse Center of Excellence

Programs

GENIUS NY, Clean Tech Accelerator, NY HotSpot, Grants for Growth

Resources

Ideation coaches, pre-seed workshops, startup sand box, hackathons, startup competitions, vendor pool, seminars, investor connections