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Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation boosts WNY startup ecosystem with $3M grant to Launch NY
Press ReleasesNov 25, 2024

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation boosts WNY startup ecosystem with $3M grant to Launch NY

As region’s only venture development organization, Launch NY is dedicated to a diverse innovation economy in Upstate NY   Wilson Foundation has now made four investments in Launch NY to support investments, mentorship and.

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Buffalo startup company, 3AM Innovations, servicing the Buffalo Bills stadium and Disney World is seeking local investors through Launch NY’s Investor Network
Press ReleasesNov 19, 2024

Buffalo startup company, 3AM Innovations, servicing the

Funding will fuel national expansion of software for emergency responders  ...

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National Grid Awards $250,000 Grant to Launch NY to Support Mentorship for 100 Upstate NY Startups
BlogNov 05, 2024

National Grid Awards $250,000 Grant to Launch

Boosting Innovation and Job Creation in Upstate NY  Launch NY has...

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Azuna and the New York Giants Team Up to Celebrate 100 Years of Giants Football
BlogOct 30, 2024

Azuna and the New York Giants Team

Commemorating a Century of Giants Excellence with "The Scent of a...

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Buffalo-Based Edenesque Joins Whole Foods Accelerator Program
BlogOct 29, 2024

Buffalo-Based Edenesque Joins Whole Foods Accelerator Program

Edenesque Secures Spot in Whole Foods’ 2024 Accelerator  Buffalo-based Edenesque, a...

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Launch NY and Rapid Ventures partner to launch Emerging Cleantech Opportunity Incubator (ECO) 2.O
Press ReleasesOct 29, 2024

Launch NY and Rapid Ventures partner to

Partnership introduces new entrepreneurial support, climate studio and financing pathways to...

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Launch NY portfolio company Dimien acquired by Pure Lithium
Press ReleasesOct 22, 2024

Launch NY portfolio company Dimien acquired by

Buffalo-based Dimien’s clean energy technology attracted larger buyer in lithium metal...

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National Grid provides $250,000 grant to Launch NY to support mentorship of 100 Upstate NY startups
Press ReleasesOct 15, 2024

National Grid provides $250,000 grant to Launch

The grant will support Launch NY’s mandate to foster a robust,...

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Launch NY Invests $75,000 in Ognomy to Support National Expansion
BlogOct 14, 2024

Launch NY Invests $75,000 in Ognomy to

Ognomy’s Series Seed Preferred Round Fuels Growth  Launch NY has announced...

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Tom Quinn Jr. hired as Launch NY director of operations
Press ReleasesOct 01, 2024

Tom Quinn Jr. hired as Launch NY

New role is designed to drive continued excellence across Launch NY’s...

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