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Binghamton
The organizations, programs, and funding that help companies grow in Binghamton.
Organizations
amt-mep.orgAlliance for Manufacturing and TechnologyBinghamton nonprofit helping small and midsized manufacturers in eight Southern Tier counties grow and compete. (opens in a new tab)
binghamton.eduBinghamton University Entrepreneurship and Innovation PartnershipsBinghamton University office for incubation, technology licensing and startup programs, including the battery-focused ChargeUp accelerator. (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)
greaterbinghamtonchamber.comGreater Binghamton Chamber of CommerceRegional chamber with networking events, advocacy and business awards. (opens in a new tab)
Every city nysbdc.orgNew York Small Business Development CenterStatewide network of regional centers offering free one-on-one business advising and training. (opens in a new tab)
ststartup.comSouthern Tier Startup AllianceNetwork of Southern Tier incubators linking startups to funding, mentors and each other. (opens in a new tab)
theagency-ny.comThe Agency (Broome County IDA)Broome County's lead economic development group, offering incentives, loans and development sites. (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
binghamton-ny.govBinghamton Local Development CorporationCity lender offering microenterprise loans and co-hosting the annual Binghamton Business Plan Competition. (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)
steg.comSouthern Tier Economic GrowthChemung County economic development group connecting businesses to low-interest loans and incentives. (opens in a new tab)
tiogacountyny.comTioga County Small Business GrantsCounty microenterprise grants up to $35,000 and an equipment lease program for small businesses in Tioga County. (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)
neny.orgNew Energy New YorkBattery industry coalition anchored by Binghamton University, running an accelerator and startup support. (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)
sunybroome.eduSUNY Broome Entrepreneurship Assistance CenterWorkshops, counseling and a startup bootcamp for small business founders, mostly free. (opens in a new tab)
Coworking and spaces
cce.cornell.eduBroome Incubator KitchenCornell Cooperative Extension's shared commercial kitchen near Binghamton, with licensing and food business support. (opens in a new tab)
incubatorworks.orgIncubatorWorksSouthern Tier incubator in Elmira, Painted Post and Alfred with coworking, a makerspace and the Co.Starters accelerator class. (opens in a new tab)
thekoffman.comKoffman Southern Tier IncubatorBinghamton University's downtown incubator with coworking, offices, labs and mentoring. (opens in a new tab)