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Buffalo

The organizations, programs, and funding that help companies grow in Buffalo.

Programs and accelerators

Every city esd.ny.govDivision of Minority and Women's Business DevelopmentEmpire State Development office that certifies MWBEs and connects them to state contracts, training and networking. (opens in a new tab)
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)
Every city esd.ny.govEntrepreneurship Assistance CentersState-funded centers giving new founders training, counseling and technical help across New York. (opens in a new tab)
Every city esd.ny.govInnovation Hot Spots and Certified Business IncubatorsState-certified incubators offering startups space, mentoring, access to capital and tax benefits. (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)
Every city esd.ny.govNYSTAR Centers for Advanced TechnologyUniversity research centers that partner with companies on applied research and technology transfer. (opens in a new tab)
thewomensbusinesscenter.comThe Women's Business Center at Canisius UniversityCoaching, education and funding programs for women entrepreneurs across Western New York. (opens in a new tab)
buffalo.eduUB Business and Entrepreneur PartnershipsConnects founders to UB's incubators, early-stage programs, seed funds, research and talent. (opens in a new tab)
buffalo.eduUB Startup and Innovation CollaboratoryUniversity at Buffalo's entrepreneurship center, with boot camps, venture coaching and pitch competitions. (opens in a new tab)
wnyincubators.comWNY Incubator NetworkUniversity at Buffalo network offering incubation, mentoring, SBIR help and Buffalo Startup Week. (opens in a new tab)