Launch NY

06/15/2026

Searching for upcoming founder events? Look no further ⬇️

Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Founders Hour: Lock In Your Milestone! - 6/16
🔗 https://lnkd.in/gUuKvm2u

Business Incubator Association of New York State “Building Powerful, Lasting Partnerships with Regional Venture Capital” - 6/17
Moderated by Jeanne Ernst, Launch NY
🔗 https://lnkd.in/etATsN5S

PropelNY Application Semiconductor Supplier Program Info Sessions - 6/17
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eMXVdS9A

43North Accelerate AI - 6/17
🔗 https://lnkd.in/gjFvCdtu

UVC Office Hours with UNY50 & Mentors: Albany - 6/18
🔗 https://lnkd.in/egP6_3NW

Reuters Global Energy Forum 2026 - 6/23
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eFFiwVcM

06/12/2026

One thing we look for in every founder: coachability.

Building a company requires constant learning. The founders who embrace mentorship and feedback often create the most resilient businesses.

If you are eager to learn, our Technical Assistance program is the right place to start!
https://launchny.org/ssbci-ta/

06/11/2026

The next session of the ClimateTech Expertise Network (CEN)’s Voyagers on the Storm series will take place on Thursday, June 25th from 12-1pm ET.

The session will feature a panel discussion on Federal Grants Update with the following panelists:

Aalap Shah, President and CEO, Fedsprout
Cindy Talbot, Grant Writer, CJTalbot Services
Michael J. Meier, Consultant, MJMconsults

Please register to attend!
https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/qiaU6NwETGugbxyb-g5fYA

Each session features seasoned founders and operators who’ve led businesses through turbulent markets, sharing candid insights, real-world lessons, and practical advice on building resilience during times of uncertainty.

Join us for our next Voyagers on the Storm session on Federal Grants Update, featuring Aalap Shah, Christine Howard, Cindy Talbot, and Michael Meier. Each session offers candid insights, real-world lessons, and practical advice on building resilience during times of uncertainty.

06/08/2026

📢 Upcoming events for founders looking to get involved and grow their skills:

Methods of Marketing Course - 6/11
🔗 https://launchny.org/event/methods-of-marketing-course/

Networking @ Rev: Ithaca Startup Works: Powering Energy Innovation - 6/11
🔗 https://launchny.org/event/networking-rev-powering-energy-innovation/

2026 Business Incubator Association of New York State Annual Conference of New York State's Incubators & Accelerators - 6/16 - 6/18
🔗 https://launchny.org/event/2026-bianys-annual-conference-of-new-york-states-incubators-accelerators/

Navigating NYISO's Capacity Market: Opportunities and Challenges for Energy Storage - 6/17
🔗 https://launchny.org/event/navigating-nyisos-capacity-market-opportunities-and-challenges-for-energy-storage/

43North Accelerate AI - 6/17
🔗 https://launchny.org/event/accelerate-ai/

Office Hours with UNY50 & Mentors: Albany - 6/18
🔗 https://launchny.org/event/office-hours-with-uny50-mentors-albany/

& many more events the rest of the month: https://launchny.org/events/

06/05/2026

Planning to raise capital in the next 3–6 months?

The Technical Assistance Program helps founders understand what investors expect before fundraising begins. Through free, hands-on guidance, you'll gain clarity on your company structure, financials, and the steps needed to become investment-ready.

If you've been piecing things together on your own or wondering whether you're ready to raise, this program is built for you.

Learn what investors expect and whether this program is right for you:
https://launchny.org/ssbci-ta/

Entrepreneurs / TA Program NYS Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program Providing specialized technical assistance to help small businesses access to equity capital and strengthen operations. Apply TodayLearn more Founders complete an intake interview with the TA Program Manager and Entrepre...

06/04/2026

New York is experiencing historic semiconductor investment - creating major new opportunities for businesses across construction, infrastructure, logistics, facilities, manufacturing support, professional services, and related industries.

Applications are now open for PropelNY - a free, 15-week Semiconductor Supplier Program designed to help New York businesses become more contract-ready and better positioned to pursue emerging semiconductor supply chain opportunities.

With only 50 businesses selected, PropelNY offers a high-touch cohort experience with personalized support, practical guidance, and direct access to experienced advisors.

Learn more & apply: https://propelnysemi.com/?utm_source=Next+Street&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=partner+outreach

PropelNY is powered by Next Street and supported by JPMorganChase.

06/03/2026

The real secret to an AI "moat" isn't just your data—it’s your people.

A lasting competitive advantage comes from having a team that knows how to evolve and apply AI technology every day. If the talent doesn't understand the tech, the advantage disappears.

Want to see how top startups are building defensible AI strategies?
Watch the full webinar: AI Moats in Climate Tech to learn more!
https://launchny.org/news/webinars/webinar-ai-moats-in-climate-tech/

06/01/2026

📢 Hey founders! Bored this week? We've got you covered:

NY SMART I-CorridorSemiconductor Summit - TODAY
🔗 https://nextcorps.org/event/ny-smart-i-corridor-semiconductor-summit/

FuzeHub Manufacturing Expo: Vitality in the Valley 2026 - 6/2
🔗 https://fuzehub.com/viv2026/

NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate NY Information Session -6/3
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nsf-energy-storage-engine-in-upstate-new-york-information-session-tickets-1980722689885?utm_campaign=3196230-NENY%20General&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--VEAjRX1j21nW_HXrX17gLXdvKaClweDlUsMht9J0qrPhVIMROGxcxx1iBWHevASTga-G11244jyZBQT9eJdSf6wmj_av912Iy6bW5ubsX4vp_LlI&_hsmi=420924941&utm_content=420924941&utm_source=hs_email

2026 43North Why to Apply Webinar - 6/3
🔗 https://43north.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aNTK0w6mQFmwB9eEIalMuQ #/registration

Startup Wednesday Rochester - Starts 6/3
🔗 https://startupwednesday.org/rochester

Department of Surgery: Inaugural Philip L. Glick, MD, MBA, FACS, FRCS (Eng.) Endowed Lectureship on the Business of Surg - 6/4
🔗 https://calendar.buffalo.edu/site/jsmbs/event/department-of-surgery-inaugural-philip-l-glick-md-mba-facs-frcs-eng-endowed-lectureship-on-the-business-of-surg/

NextCorps First Thursdays Creative Collisions - 6/4
🔗 https://nextcorps.org/event/first-thursdays-creative-collisions-06-04-26/

Check out this page for more events: https://launchny.org/events/

05/29/2026

Planning to raise capital in the next 3–6 months?

The Technical Assistance Program helps founders understand what investors expect before fundraising begins. Through free, hands-on guidance, you'll gain clarity on your company structure, financials, and the steps needed to become investment-ready.

If you've been piecing things together on your own or wondering whether you're ready to raise, this program is built for you.

Learn what investors expect and whether this program is right for you:

Entrepreneurs / TA Program NYS Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program Providing specialized technical assistance to help small businesses access to equity capital and strengthen operations. Apply TodayLearn more Founders complete an intake interview with the TA Program Manager and Entrepre...

05/28/2026

Preparing to raise capital? Or looking for opportunities to grow your small business?

The Launch NY Technical Assistance Program (SSBCI-funded) provides free, hands-on support for early-stage founders preparing to raise capital, with a focus on first-time equity raisers across New York State.
Founders planning to raise within the next 3–6 months are encouraged to apply.
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eeX55Csi
📆 Applications are currently open

Or, if you’re a small business owner looking for funding opportunities:

The U.S. Small Business Administration Freedom 250 Initiative includes funding opportunities, events, and national programming celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation ahead of America’s 250th anniversary
Eligible small businesses and entrepreneurs across the U.S. are encouraged to apply.
🔗 https://lnkd.in/gbS_-t-r
📆 Applications due June 10, 2026

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