Partners

Partnerships to Empower Founders

At UVC, we believe that empowering founders is a collective effort. By joining forces with strategic partners who share our vision, we create a thriving ecosystem where innovation, access, mentorship, and community converge. Our partners play a pivotal role in fueling growth for high growth companies—providing expertise, resources, and invaluable connections that help entrepreneurs scale faster and smarter.

Our Corporate Partners

Connect with Upstate NY’s founders by joining our curated programs and events, each designed to foster meaningful community connections. Gain exclusive access and personalized referrals to our network of 700+ high-growth businesses—opening doors to collaboration, innovation, and growth.

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Rockefeller Capital Management
Cooley
Fidelity

Our Community Partners

Great achievements rarely happen in isolation. We’re proud to stand alongside these ecosystem partners, all of whom share our dedication to cultivating world-class businesses in Upstate NY.

CEG
CNY Biotech Accelerator
Endeavor Western NY
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Innovate 518
Keenan Center
Koffman Southern Tier Incubator
LaunchNY
More Good Jobs
MVCC Thinkubator
NextCorps
Nexus i90
Tech Valley Center of Gravity
The Tech Garden
Rev
Roc Growth
Buffalo Open Coffee Club
Innovation Collective
RocDev
Rochester Open Coffee Club
Rock City Centre
Startup Grind
43N
Ignite U NY
Grow-NY
GeniusNY
New York Business Plan Competition
nextcorps Luminate
Armory Square Ventures
Chloe Capital
ENYA
Excell
Far Out
Hudson Valley Startup Fund
Impellent Ventures
MARL
LaunchNY
Rochester Angel Network
Skull Diamond and Heart
StartFast
Upstate Capital
UpVentures
Wester NY Impact Investment Fund
WNYVA
UNY50 Mentors

Connect with a UNY50 Mentor