Inclusive Growth |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
The region’s innovation ecosystem brings together innovative local business builders, startups and pioneering enterprise level companies in a community that values inclusive entrepreneurial growth. Technologies are researched and developed, business models are nurtured, and entrepreneurs and innovators are empowered to thrive.
As part of that ecosystem, CenterState CEO helps entrepreneurs access programs, resources, funding, space, mentorship and events needed to start and grow successful businesses. Its dedicated business incubator provides a suite of support for entrepreneurs and innovators at any stage of the business life cycle to help ensure the best chance for success. Our Inclusive Growth team also serves as a convener for the entrepreneurial community and strives for increased equity and inclusion within the innovation ecosystem. It does this through a suite of programs and resources to meet each entrepreneur where they are in their startup journey, regardless of industry.
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About the Expansion ProjectThe new space will still be the home of programs like GENIUS NY and Syracuse Surge Accelerator, but with even more space. The 46,000 square-foot expansion will encompass not only incubation, acceleration and support of tech startups, but also non-tech startups and small businesses run by founders from underrepresented populations. The future center of innovation in Syracuse will be committed to being a premiere space for the entire entrepreneurial community, where businesses can find the assistance and partnership needed to thrive and enhance the Central New York innovation ecosystem. The new state-of-the-art building will include:
The expanded facility will serve as the anchor of Syracuse's City Center Innovation Hub, a core component of the Syracuse Surge economic development strategy, and will be the gateway to "Innovation Alley" on Warren Street in Syracuse, home to several growing tech companies, many of which benefited from The Tech Garden’s programs. This project will connect major assets like the Marriott Syracuse Downtown Hotel and the Oncenter, while expanding the ability of the incubator to accept new businesses. |
ProgramsCenterState CEO's business incubator is home to several programs designed to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses, including:
Resources include: Ideation coaches | Mentor pool | Funding programs | Pitch coaches | Pre-seed workshops | Hackathons | Startup competitions | Vendor pool | Seminars | Investor connections It also works collaboratively with several other ecosystem partners, including SUNY Upstate's CNY Biotech Accelerator, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Syracuse University and the Syracuse CoE, and InSourcing. |
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