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Syracuse
The organizations, programs, and funding that help companies grow in Syracuse.
Organizations
centerstateceo.comCenterState CEOCentral New York's economic development group and business network, helping companies start and scale. (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)
macny.orgMACNY, The Manufacturers AssociationTrade association for Central New York and Mohawk Valley manufacturers, with training, apprenticeships, advocacy and events. (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)
northcentralsbdc.orgNorth Central Small Business Development CenterFree business advising and startup workshops, hosted by Onondaga Community College. (opens in a new tab)
ongoved.comOnondaga County Economic DevelopmentCounty economic development office and IDA, handling incentives and site selection. (opens in a new tab)
score.orgSCORE Central NYFree volunteer business mentoring and workshops for Syracuse-area 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)
wisecenter.orgWISE Women's Business CenterCounseling, training and networking for women entrepreneurs in Central New York. (opens in a new tab)
Funding sources
armorysv.comArmory Square VenturesSyracuse-founded venture firm leading seed and Series A rounds for B2B software companies outside the coastal hubs. (opens in a new tab)
cooperativefederal.orgCooperative Federal Credit UnionSyracuse community credit union and CDFI offering small business loans, business accounts and advising. (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)
syr.govSyracuse Economic Development CorporationCity-affiliated lender offering low-rate loans for property, renovation and equipment inside Syracuse. (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
whitman.syracuse.eduCouri HatcheryFree incubator giving Syracuse University student and alumni founders mentors, workspace and pitch funding. (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)
geniusny.comGENIUS NYYearlong accelerator investing in seed-stage startups in drones, automation and advanced air mobility. (opens in a new tab)
library.syracuse.eduLaunchPad at Syracuse UniversitySyracuse University's entrepreneurship hub, with coaching, workshops and mentoring for students and alumni. (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)
Coworking and spaces
cnybac.comCentral New York Biotech AcceleratorSUNY Upstate's incubator with wet labs and offices for biotech and medical device startups. (opens in a new tab)
inspyrehub.comINSPYRE Innovation HubDowntown hub, formerly The Tech Garden, with coworking, offices, mentoring and accelerator programs. (opens in a new tab)
saltcitymarket.comSalt City MarketDowntown food hall on South Salina Street where new food entrepreneurs start and grow restaurant businesses. (opens in a new tab)
sharecuse.comShareCuseDowntown Syracuse coworking with private offices, shared desks and conference rooms. (opens in a new tab)