Launch NY

We are thrilled to be a member of the Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine. Launch NY is supporting accelerating and technology and market readiness of innovative energy storage technologies by providing both its mentorship and capital access for companies positioned to build the regional ecosystem. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ePDGRkzR

🎉 Happy New Year from all of us at Launch NY! 🚀 As we welcome 2025, we’re grateful for the incredible founders, investors, and partners who made 2024 a year of growth and milestones. Together, we’re building a stronger, more vibrant startup community right here in Western NY. Here’s to a year filled with innovation, collaboration, and success. #HappyNewYear #InnovationEconomy #BuffaloStartups

🎉 On 12/6, we hosted our third and final Founders & Investors Breakfast of the year at Launch NY! These events are thoughtfully organized by our team to connect key players in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Over the course of this year’s events, we’ve had the privilege of bringing together 400+ founders and investors, fostering connections that propel innovation and growth. Here’s to an even more impactful 2025! 🚀 #Founders #Investors #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #LaunchNY

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! Launch NY supports entrepreneurs with funding and mentorship, and you can help us make an even bigger impact. Donate and share:

We're just 3 days away from #GivingTuesday! Will you join us in empowering startups across Upstate NY? Every dollar helps fund innovation and growth. https://lnkd.in/em8HstS

We’re counting down to #GivingTuesday! Mark your calendar for December 3, 2024, and help Launch NY empower local startups. Every donation makes a difference https://lnkd.in/em8HstS

🚀 Big News! Launch NY and Rapid Ventures are teaming up to launch the expanded Emerging Cleantech Opportunity (ECO) Incubator, ECO 2.0! 🌱⚡ Announced today at the NYS Innovation Summit, the new ECO Climate Studio will support 15-20 cleantech startups each year in scaling their innovations and navigating commercialization challenges right here in Upstate NY. 💡🌍 ECO 2.0 builds on our mission to empower climate-focused entrepreneurs with resources, mentorship, and diverse funding pathways to turn ideas into impactful solutions. “Upstate NY is ready to lead in clean energy, and ECO 2.0 is here to fuel that journey!” - Marnie LaVigne, Launch NY President & CEO #Cleantech #ClimateInnovation #UpstateNY #LaunchNY #RapidVentures

🚀 Launch NY is thrilled to announce that our portfolio company Dimien Inc. has been acquired by Boston-based company Pure Lithium Corporation! 💡 Dimien’s cutting-edge vanadium cathode technology will now help commercialize Pure Lithium’s innovative lithium metal battery, advancing clean energy storage. ⚡ “Dimien is more evidence that Upstate NY can support world-class R&D and commercialization,” said Marnie LaVigne, President & CEO of Launch NY. 🌍 We’re proud of our role in supporting Dimien through investments totaling $150,000 and helping them reach this exciting milestone! #CleanEnergy #BatteryTech #Startups #UpstateNY #Innovation

🚀 Exciting News! Launch NY has received a $250,000 grant from National Grid through its CleanTech Incubation program. This funding will support our “Empower & Launch” project, helping us mentor 100 startups across Upstate NY over the next two years. 🌱 “We’re proud to continue creating a new generation of diverse, ambitious business leaders right in our backyard,” said Marnie LaVigne, President & CEO of Launch NY. Read more below: #CleanTech #Entrepreneurship #UpstateNY #Innovation

Launch NY had an incredible time at the 43North Finals last night at Shea's Performing Arts Center! 🎉 Huge congratulations to all the winners—we’re excited to see everything you’ll accomplish right here in Buffalo. 💡 #BuffaloNY #Startups #43North #LaunchNY #Innovation