Empowering
Upstate NY
Entrepreneurs

Building a venture-backable company is hard. Building one without help from experts and capital providers is much, much harder. Since 2010, UVC has made 1000s of curated connections for Upstate founders.

About Us

Fostering Entrepreneurship and Innovation to Build Economic Growth

Founded in 2010, Upstate Venture Connect (UVC) provides thought-leadership, intelligence, and network building opportunities for entrepreneurs in Upstate NY. UVC currently supports nearly 700 high growth businesses by making personalized introductions and hosting invite-only gatherings. UVC is a 501c3 non-profit.

We have been on a mission to foster a vibrant startup ecosystem in Upstate NY by collaborating with entrepreneurial leaders, venture development partners, and a super-regional network of over 17,000 supporters.

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Core Services

Founder Network

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Founder Fusion Events

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UNY50 Members

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Unleashed Founders Retreat

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700+

High Growth Founders

500+

Mentorship Calls

300+

Introductions
Testimonials

From our Founders