GENIUS NY is a startup accelerator sponsored by Empire State Development that invests $3M annually into seed-stage startups focused on uncrewed aerial systems, automation and advanced air mobility.
PITCH FINALS
Join Us For Finals Night
Monday, October, 28
Beyond the grand prize investments, participants benefit from access to some of the region’s premier startup programming
What We Offer
Business Development
Dig into your customer discovery, get expert legal advice, build on your marketing strategy and much more.
Industry Networking
Meet and work with our entire portfolio of companies, plus connect with additional industry leaders and entrepreneurs.
Investor Relations
Gain insights into effective strategies for preparation and collaboration with investors to elevate your startup.
Events & Programming
Gain access to events and conferences to learn business strategies and make professional connections.
Latest News
10.10.24:
Blueflite, a leading provider of advanced drone logistics solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Think Variant, a New York-based high-precision manufacturing specialist, to scale up production of their state-of-the-art drones. This collaboration leverages Think [...]
10.9.24:
Get to know the GENIUS NY Cohort 8 teams leading up to the Pitch Finals on Oct. 28, 2024. Managing grain storage comes with high risk to workers. It’s important to make sure the grain [...]
10.8.24:
Get to know the GENIUS NY Cohort 8 teams leading up to the Pitch Finals on Oct. 28, 2024. Manu Lubrano knows drones can drive progress and create positive change.. The Italian-born and Swiss-based entrepreneur’s [...]
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