GENIUS NY is a year-long accelerator competition
​in Central New York. 

We are now accepting applications for startups in
IoT, Big Data and Unmanned Systems

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$3 Million Awarded

plus...

Programming

Build Your Business Plan
Create Your Pitch Deck

Mentors

Business Experts
On-Hand Advisers
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Connections

Industry Leaders
Networking Events 

17 Startups
​Since 2017

$9 Million Invested

Worldwide
Applicants

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 "Bringing Fotokite to the U.S. has always been important for the success of our startup. GENIUS NY has accelerated this process even more than we could have expected, resulting in game-changing speed of growth, incredible local and national network connections, and highly curated business advice to help prepare and scale up operations." ~ Fotokite CEO Chris McCall

"GENIUS NY has been instrumental in connecting our business with the many financial, agricultural, manufacturing and research resources that the area has to offer." ~ Dropcopter CEO Adam Fine

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GENIUS NY expands to IoT and Big Data to leverage our regional initiatives, including the proposed Syracuse Surge and Smart Cities Initiative. Syracuse Surge encompasses more than $200 million of public and private investment to prepare Syracuse for the Next Economy. The Smart Cities Initiative will lead to Syracuse becoming one of the first cities in America with a citywide 5G data network.

Portfolio Companies

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