Connected Know
Rochester
The organizations, programs, and funding that help companies grow in Rochester.
Organizations
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)
greaterrochesterchamber.comGreater Rochester Chamber of CommerceRegional business membership group offering networking, advocacy, training and the Rochester Top 100 awards. (opens in a new tab)
rochesterbiz.comGreater Rochester EnterpriseRegional economic development group helping companies grow in or move to Greater Rochester. (opens in a new tab)
newyorkphotonics.orgNew York PhotonicsIndustry association for the region's optics, photonics and imaging companies, formerly the Rochester Regional Photonics Cluster. (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)
rocwbc.comROC Women's Business CenterSBA-funded center run by the Urban League of Rochester, with counseling and workshops for women entrepreneurs. (opens in a new tab)
rocgrowth.comRocGrowthVolunteer-run group that showcases Rochester's entrepreneurs and innovators through networking events. (opens in a new tab)
score.orgSCORE Western NYFree volunteer business mentoring and workshops for founders across Greater Rochester, Buffalo Niagara and the western Finger Lakes. (opens in a new tab)
startupgrind.comStartup Grind RochesterLocal chapter of the global founder community, with fireside chats, pitch nights and networking. (opens in a new tab)
techrochester.orgTechRochesterThe region's technology association, with events, peer groups and a jobs board for local tech companies. (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)
rochester.eduUR VenturesUniversity of Rochester's technology transfer office, licensing research and helping startups built on it. (opens in a new tab)