Entrepreneurs / ECO Incubator

Supporting Cleantech Startups for a Sustainable Future

The Emerging Cleantech Opportunity (ECO) Incubator helps innovative cleantech startups in Upstate NY grow from idea to scale. Through our ECO Incubator, founders develop solutions that boost New York’s economy and address global challenges.

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Supporting Cleantech Startups for a Sustainable Future

Advancing Bold Cleantech Solutions

Launch NY’s Emerging Cleantech Opportunities (ECO) 2.0 Incubator, initially funded by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), supports Upstate NY startups developing clean energy and resilience solutions.

Our program equips founders with mentorship, access to capital, and connections to industry sector resources, accelerating their path to market and long-term growth.

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Program Overview

Emerging Cleantech Opportunity

Benefits of ECO

Personalized pro bono 1:1 mentoring tailored to your schedule.
Group workshops and other programming opportunities via Launch NY’s sector-specific resource network.
Ongoing progress review meetings with a program manager.
Opportunities to connect with Launch NY’s InvestLocal programs and other sector-specific funding sources via Launch NY’s resource network.
Peer community programming.
Strategies and resources to bridge the “valley of death” and scale successfully.

Who is Eligible to Apply

The ECO 2.0 Incubator is designed for:

Cleantech startups based in Upstate NY.
Founders developing scalable solutions in clean energy, efficiency, or resilience.
Companies ranging from the prototype stage through commercialization and scale-up.

What to Expect

From day one, participating companies are welcomed into a community built to accelerate their growth. Startups gain access to specialized, sector-specific support and resources that help founders navigate challenges from early product development through market expansion.