Launch NY

Launch NY is a Nonprofit Venture Development Organization with a mission to identify, support, and invest in high-growth, high-impact companies across Upstate New York. Our goal is to catalyze the entrepreneurial culture through regional collaboration with ecosystem partners. Capitalizing on existing regional resources, Launch NY coordinates and partners with entrepreneurship resources to catalyze the ecosystem and provide access to valuable growth opportunities in Upstate New York. Upstate NY boasts exceptional resources for starting and building business ventures. Inspiring regional collaboration to access these resources is crucial to our plan for fostering entrepreneurial success. We prepare founders of high-growth potential startups to become investment-ready. With support from our Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs) who bring years of experience in industry, business, investment, and entrepreneurship, you work through the proven Business Model Canvas approach to prepare for investment capital from Launch NY and other funders. We also provide you with access to our National Mentor Network, including over 400,000 subject matter experts to augment your EIR support.