Resource Guide for Entrepreneurs and Startups in the Southern Tier

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The STSA Entrepreneurs In Residence help active and aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the resources available to them. They do this by providing consulting advice, connections, education, and mentorship. The STSA is funded by the State of New York and does not charge entrepreneurs for their services. Website: https://www.ststartup.com/

• IncubatorWorks Corning (Corning, NY): Offers resources for emerging businesses in the Corning area, with a focus on innovation and technology. It provides mentorship, office space, and access to various funding and business development opportunities. Website: https://incubatorworks.org/
• IncubatorWorks Elmira (Elmira, NY): Supports small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Elmira area with resources like mentorship, office space, and funding. Its focus is on fostering innovation and helping startups scale their operations. Website: https://incubatorworks.org/
• Koffman Southern Tier Incubator (Binghamton, NY): Provides business development support to technology-based startups. It offers office space, mentoring, and resources to help early-stage companies grow, focusing on fields like engineering, IT, and advanced manufacturing. Website: https://thekoffman.com/business-incubator-program/
• Southern Tier Clean Energy Incubator (Binghamton, NY): Focuses on clean energy innovation, providing resources and support to startups in the clean tech sector. It offers mentorship, access to funding, and a collaborative environment for clean energy entrepreneurs. Website: https://thekoffman.com/clean-energy-incubator-program/
• Start-up Suite at Binghamton University (Binghamton, NY): Provides resources and office space for new businesses, particularly in the technology sector. Startups benefit from access to university expertise, labs, and potential collaboration opportunities with faculty and students. Website: https://www.binghamton.edu/research/division-offices/innovation/incubators/index.html
• Center for Life Science Ventures at Cornell University (Ithaca, NY): Supports startups in the life sciences sector, providing access to laboratory space, business development resources, and funding. It connects entrepreneurs with Cornell’s research expertise and resources to commercialize innovations. Website: https://lifescienceventures.cornell.edu/
• Rev: Ithaca Startup Works (Ithaca, NY): A business incubator that provides startup companies with mentoring, office space, and access to a large network of local investors and entrepreneurs. It focuses on high-growth companies, including those in tech, life sciences, and clean energy. Website: https://www.revithaca.com/
• Praxis Center for Venture Development (Ithaca, NY): Helps researchers and entrepreneurs bring science-based innovations to market, providing them with the necessary resources, funding, and mentorship to commercialize their ideas. Website: https://pcvd.cornell.edu/

Maker Spaces are shared workspaces equipped with tools for creating and prototyping projects, such as 3D printers and woodworking tools. They offer a collaborative environment for innovation and learning. Locations:

• IncubatorWorks Maker Space (Elmira, NY), Website: https://incubatorworks.org/
• Ithaca Generator (Ithaca, NY), Website: https://ithacagenerator.org/
• STEAM Innovation Center (Corning Community College, NY), Website: https://www.corning-cc.edu/news/steam-innovation-center-2019-04-22.php
• Steele Memorial Library Makerspace (Elmira, NY), Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ccldmakerspace/
• Triple Cities Makerspace (Binghamton, NY), Website: https://www.tcmakerspace.com/
• Tompkins County Library Makerspace (Ithaca, NY), Website: https://www.tcpl.org/makerspace

• Small Business Development Center (SBDC): Offers consulting, market research, and business plan assistance. Website: https://www.binghamton.edu/centers/small-business-development/index.html
• Economic Opportunity Program, Inc.: Provides training, support, and financial guidance for underserved entrepreneurs in Chemung and Schuyler Counties.  Website: https://www.cseop.org/
• Amplify Equity: Supports underrepresented entrepreneurs with mentoring and resources for equitable business opportunities. Website: https://www.amplifyequity.com/
• Entrepreneurship Assistance Center: Delivers business training and technical assistance for startups. State-wide Website: https://esd.ny.gov/entrepreneurship-assistance-centers#overview
• Cornell Center for Regional Economic Advancement: Provides resources for technology commercialization and IT startups. Website: https://crea.cornell.edu/
• Launch NY: Offers seed funding, mentorship, and acceleration support to startups in Upstate New York. Website: https://launchny.org/
• Upstate Venture Connect (UVC): Hosts networking events and connects startups with industry experts. Website: https://uvc.org/
• Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council: Provides information on state and regional funding programs. Website: https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/southern-tier
• Binghamton University’s Entrepreneur and Innovation Partnerships Office: Offers innovation programs and partnerships for business development. Website: https://www.binghamton.edu/research/division-offices/innovation/index.html
• County Chambers of Commerce and Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs): Offer business consulting, networking events, and economic development resources. State-wide Website: https://www.uschamber.com/co/chambers/new-york/new-york
• Three Rivers Development Corporation: Assists with site selection, funding opportunities, and local resources for entrepreneurs in Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben counties. Website: https://3riverscorp.com/
• Alliance for Manufacturing & Technology (AMT) and the NY Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Network: Provides consulting services for manufacturing startups, including supply chain support. Website: https://amt-mep.org

• Cornell Law School Entrepreneurship Law Clinic: Provides free legal advice to startups on intellectual property, contracts, and business formation. Website: https://www.lawschool.cornell.edu/academics/experiential-learning/clinical-program/entrepreneurship-law-clinic/
• The New York State Science and Technology Law Center (NYSSTLC): assists companies and institutions in their quest to commercialize emerging technology. Website: https://nysstlc.syr.edu/
• Local Bar Associations: Host legal clinics for small businesses.

• Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council: Provides information on state and regional funding programs.
• Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY): Provides advocacy, workforce training, and consulting services for manufacturing startups.

• Workforce Development Board (WDB): Offers training programs and recruitment assistance for startups to build skilled teams. Website: https://dol.ny.gov/workforce-boards
• SUNY Broome, SUNY Delhi, Tompkins Cortland Community College, and Corning Community College: Offer customized workforce training programs tailored to regional business needs. SUNY Website: https://www.suny.edu/
• Cornell Cooperative Extension: Provides workshops and training for entrepreneurs in agriculture and food industries. Website: https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension
• Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY): Provides advocacy, workforce training, and consulting services for manufacturing startups. Website: https://www.macny.org/

Centers of Excellence are specialized hubs that provide entrepreneurs and startups with resources, expertise, and support to foster innovation and accelerate business growth. These centers often offer access to advanced technologies, mentoring, and industry networks. Descriptions and website information is available at: https://esd.ny.gov/centers-excellence

• Center of Excellence in Nanoelectronics and Nanotechnology at the University at Albany
• Small Scale Systems Integration and Packaging Center (S3IP) at Binghamton University
• Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences (CBLS) at the University at Buffalo
• Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics (CMI) at the University at Buffalo
• Center of Excellence in Advanced & Sustainable Manufacturing (COE-ASM) at Rochester Institute of Technology
• Center of Excellence in Data Science at the University of Rochester
• Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC) at Stony Brook University
• Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT) at Stony Brook University
• Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems at Syracuse University (SyracuseCoE)
• Center of Excellence in Atmospheric & Environmental Prediction and Innovation at the University at Albany
• Center of Excellence in Precision Medicine and Responses to Bioterrorism and Disasters at New York Medical College
• Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture at Cornell AgriTech
• Center of Excellence in Healthy Water Solutions at Clarkson University and SUNY ESF
• Center of Excellence in Digital Game Development at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• Center of Excellence in Digital Game Development at Rochester Institute of Technology
• Center of Excellence in Digital Game Development at New York University
• Center of Excellence in RNA Research and Therapeutics at the University at Albany and the University of Rochester

Centers for Advanced Technology are dedicated to helping entrepreneurs commercialize emerging technologies. They provide research, development support, and business assistance to bring innovations to market. Descriptions and website information is available at https://esd.ny.gov/doing-business-ny/centers-advanced-technology

• Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology (CACT) at Alfred University
• Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP) at Clarkson University
• Center for Life Science Enterprise at Cornell University
• Center for Future Energy Systems (CFES) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• Center for Advanced Technology in Telecommunications and Distributed Information Systems (CATT) at New York University Tandon School of Engineering
• Center for Biotechnology (CFB) at Stony Brook University
• Center for Integrated Electric Energy Systems (CIEES) at Stony Brook University
• Integrated Electronics Engineering Center (IEEC) at Binghamton University
• Center for Advanced Systems and Engineering (CASE) at Syracuse University
• Center for Advanced Technology in Nanomaterials and Nanoelectronics (CATN2) at the University at Albany
• Center for Advanced Technology in Big Data & Health Sciences at the University at Buffalo (UB CAT)
• Center for Emerging and Innovative Sciences (CEIS) at the University of Rochester
• Additive Manufacturing and Multifunctional Printing (AMPrint) Center at Rochester Institute of Technology
• Center for Flexible Hybrid Medical Device Manufacturing (FlexMed) at Binghamton University
• Center for Advanced Technologies in Sensors for Exploration of Natural Systems and Environments (ASRC CAT)