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Buffalo
The organizations, programs, and funding that help companies grow in Buffalo.
Funding sources
43north.org43NorthAnnual startup competition investing $1 million each in five companies that grow in Buffalo. (opens in a new tab)
ecidany.comErie County Industrial Development AgencyCounty agency offering tax incentives, small business loans and development sites in Erie County. (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 esd.ny.govNew York VenturesThe state's venture fund, investing in startups from pre-seed through Series B. (opens in a new tab)
buffalo.eduPanasci Technology Entrepreneurship CompetitionAnnual UB pitch competition awarding startup capital and services to student ventures. (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)
randcapital.comRand CapitalBuffalo-based business development company making debt and equity investments in established lower middle market private companies. (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)
wnyventure.comWestern New York Venture Association and Buffalo AngelsInvestor network running pitch forums, home of the Buffalo Angels group of accredited investors. (opens in a new tab)
wedibuffalo.orgWestminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI)West Side nonprofit offering microloans, technical help, workshops and the West Side Bazaar retail and food incubator. (opens in a new tab)