Connected Know
Albany
The organizations, programs, and funding that help companies grow in Albany.
Organizations
capitalregionchamber.comCapital Region ChamberChamber for Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady counties, with an entrepreneur boot camp and business education. (opens in a new tab)
nysbdc.orgCapital Region Small Business Development CenterFree one-on-one business advising hosted at UAlbany for twelve Capital Region counties. (opens in a new tab)
capitalizealbany.comCapitalize Albany CorporationCity of Albany economic development nonprofit offering business grants, financing referrals and downtown programs. (opens in a new tab)
ceg.orgCenter for Economic GrowthCapital Region economic development nonprofit with entrepreneur support, venture readiness and tech acceleration services. (opens in a new tab)
Every city esd.ny.govEmpire State DevelopmentNew York State's economic development agency, offering incentives, capital programs and small business support. (opens in a new tab)
Every city fuzehub.comFuzeHubStatewide manufacturing hub connecting New York manufacturers to expertise, funding competitions and grants. (opens in a new tab)
saratogaedc.comSaratoga Economic Development CorporationSaratoga County nonprofit coordinating incentives, site selection and workforce connections for growing businesses. (opens in a new tab)
score.orgSCORE Northeast NYFree volunteer business mentoring and workshops for Capital Region founders and small business owners. (opens in a new tab)
Every city uvc.orgUpstate Venture ConnectFounder network connecting high-growth companies across upstate New York with investors, mentors and each other. (opens in a new tab)
Funding sources
mycommunityloanfund.orgCommunity Loan Fund of the Capital RegionCommunity lender offering small business loans, a business planning course and mentoring. (opens in a new tab)
Every city grow-ny.comGrow-NYFood and agtech startup competition awarding $3 million a year to companies that commit to Central NY, the Finger Lakes or the Southern Tier. (opens in a new tab)
Every city launchny.orgLaunch NYNonprofit seed fund and mentoring organization backing high-growth startups across upstate New York. (opens in a new tab)
Every city pursuitlending.comPursuitCommunity lender offering SBA and other small business loans from $10,000 to several million dollars. (opens in a new tab)
schenectadymetroplex.comSchenectady Metroplex Development AuthoritySchenectady County authority offering grants, loans and site help for business projects in its service district. (opens in a new tab)
Every city tradeadjustment.orgTrade Adjustment Assistance CenterFederal cost-share help, run from Binghamton, for New York manufacturers and service firms whose sales were hurt by imports. (opens in a new tab)
Programs and accelerators
Every city ogs.ny.govDivision of Service-Disabled Veterans' Business DevelopmentState office that certifies service-disabled veteran-owned businesses and helps them win New York State contracts. (opens in a new tab)
innovate518.comInnovate 518UAlbany-managed network of Capital Region incubators, with startup resources, events and investor connections. (opens in a new tab)
Every city nyserda.ny.govNYSERDA Commercialization ProgramNYSERDA's network of mentoring, fellowship, coaching and scale-up programs for New York climate tech startups. (opens in a new tab)
news.rpi.eduSCALE.RensselaerRPI accelerator for tough tech startups in downtown Troy, with wet and dry labs; its first in-person cohort starts in winter 2027. (opens in a new tab)
severinocenter.rpi.eduSeverino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship at RPIRPI entrepreneurship center in Troy with coaching, workshops, pitch competitions and innovation space. (opens in a new tab)
startuptechvalley.orgStartup Tech ValleyCapital Region pitch and networking series where founders present to investors and the community. (opens in a new tab)
albany.eduUAlbany Innovation CenterTech startup incubator at UAlbany with office space, mentors and links to university research. (opens in a new tab)
Coworking and spaces
capcitycoworks.comCapCity CoWorksCoworking with private offices, workstations and meeting rooms at 11 North Pearl Street in downtown Albany. (opens in a new tab)
tvcog.netTech Valley Center of GravityMakerspace and state-certified incubator in downtown Troy with shops, fabrication tools and classes. (opens in a new tab)
troyinnovationgarage.comTroy Innovation GarageCoworking and flexible office space in downtown Troy. (opens in a new tab)