The Finger Lakes region has several options for startups to grow and scale their business. Incubators and accelerators offer an environment that nurtures and scales fledgling firms, while coworking spaces provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs to share an office space through the common use of office infrastructure such as equipment and utilities.
Incubators and Accelerators
NextCorps Incubator at Sibley Square
NextCorps is a group of entrepreneurs, advisors, venture capitalists and staff committed to creating the next generation of world-changing Rochester technology companies. Headquartered in iconic Sibley Square, NextCorps provides a space designed for collaboration and “creative collisions,” along with the meeting, lab and fabrication resources that your startup will need to thrive.
The Technology Farm
The Technology Farm, also known as Cornell Agriculture Food and Technology Park, is an incubator with strong ties to Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Science and the Agricultural Experiment Station. Residents at the Tech Farm typically go through a research phase at Cornell University to see if the business has a viable product […]
Venture Creations, RIT’s Technology Business Incubator
Venture Creations, RIT’s Technology Business Incubator is a technology business incubator that provides a range of services to early to mid-seed stage startups to help them advance their businesses on their way to joining the ranks of viable, profitable businesses. It is located at 125 Tech Park Drive, adjacent to the RIT campus. Venture Creations is also […]
Center for Urban Entrepreneurship
Located in the heart of Rochester’s downtown business district at 40 Franklin St. (the historic Rochester Savings Bank), the Center for Urban Entrepreneurship (CUE) under the leadership of Saunders College of Business will help reshape the regional economy and build wealth within the urban community by being the hub for urban entrepreneurial programs and research.
Commissary: Downtown Kitchen Incubator
The Commissary is a collaborative community, providing shared kitchens combined with business assistance to help aspiring entrepreneurs build great food companies, create jobs, and strengthen our regional food economy. The Rochester Downtown Development Corporation (RDDC) is the project lead and will be creating a Single Member LLC to hold The Commissary.
Dr. Bruce A. Holm Upstate MedTech Centre
The Dr. Bruce A. Holm Upstate MedTech Centre, is a $7.2M, 43,000-sq. ft. facility near GCC that houses the GCEDC’s offices, 6,100 sq. ft. of commercialization space, UMMC’s Physical Therapy program and GCC’s Nursing Program.
Luminate
Luminate is a $5 million per year accelerator for photonics, optics, and imaging accelerator enabled startups. The organization is formally accepting applications from prospective companies with visionary entrepreneurs solving challenging problems including but not limited to: machine vision, inspection, biophotonics, security, surveillance, augmented & virtual reality, and autonomous vehicles. Teams will be competing for one […]
NEXUS-NY
What is NEXUS-NY? NEXUS-NY is a clean energy Proof-of-Concept Center (POCC). We accelerate start-up companies that are formed around high-impact technologies emanating from New York State-based research universities and the general community. NEXUS-NY brings industry and investor expertise to research-derived innovations which are advanced through a structured commercialization methodology. The program is open to individuals […]
The Entrepreneurs Network (TEN)
The Entrepreneurs Network (TEN) is for startups who are commercializing scientific breakthroughs and new technologies, and for small businesses who can scale by tapping new markets or expanding their product portfolios. This focus on growth potential drives powerful peer-to-peer learning, and leads to real-world success stories. TEN members do better: winning government grants and contracts, […]
Coworking
Carlson CoWork
The Carlson CoWork is already home to several entrepreneurs, small business people and companies that are not just looking for a place to work. Carlson CoWork offers comfortable work options including private offices, community work space, sofas, conference rooms, community café and high-speed internet all on a flexible month-to-month basis. Visit carlsoncowork.com.
Interlock Rochester
Interlock is a non-profit organization that provides space for its members and the local community to develop and share their interests in science, technology, art, and culture. Interlock Rochester is a 501(c)3 non-profit Hackerspace whose goal is to provide a physical space and community to its members and the public at large. We provide workshops, […]
Bozzuto Center for Entrepreneurship Cowork Space
The Bozzuto Center for Entrepreneurship at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva offers coworking space for students interested in starting a business.
Eastman Business Park
Eastman Business Park is home to manufacturing, tenant and site infrastructure facilities, with several facilities currently for sale and/or lease, along with space for new buildings and development. Kodak currently has 2.5M sq. ft. of existing facility space of virtually all types, and over 300 acres of developable property for commercial or industrial use.
Element Cowork
Element Cowork is a community of remote workers, freelancers, entrepreneurs and traveling professionals. It provides a clean, comfortable workspace so that you can focus on work. It offers two conference rooms for booking, as well as a classroom space at our Westfall location. Book a tour today to get started.
Grid
Grid is a space that offers the best social elements of the coffee shop/cafe culture, with the amenities of an office environment. When you step into Grid, you find other wireless workers and nomadic entrepreneurs sitting at big desks with proper lighting, in comfortable chairs, with bottomless cups of coffee, and a stable, fast, internet […]
Metro CoWork
Metro CoWork is built on the belief that common interests start the conversation, but shared values sustain it. We provide our members with the technology, space, support and community they need to thrive and grow–as individuals and as a business. Our space is engineered to encourage cross pollination and our melting pot of current members […]
Office Evolution
If you are looking for a modern work environment in a convenient, central location, a Brighton Henrietta office space rental is the right move for you. The sleek, contemporary design and welcoming color palette in each of our 25 Rochester one-room, private offices create an energizing atmosphere where you can be comfortable at work. Renovated […]
Port 100
Port 100 is a collaborative, supportive, and dynamic coworking community comprised of diverse businesses and individuals. Port 100 is located in central downtown Geneva on the corner of Castle and Genesee streets. You can see Seneca Lake from the front door (and walk to it in less than 5 minutes)! If you are a freelancer, […]
Sibley Worx
Sibley Worx is located on the second floor of Sibley Square with convenient indoor parking. Furnished offices for 1 or 2 people, and a 3 office suites / open areas for a dozen employees, available by the month.Access to conference rooms and kitchen included.
SPOT Cowork
SPOT cowork and business center has locations in Henrietta and Victor, N.Y., and several more in the planning phase, including Rochester’s East Ave., Canandaigua, and Avon. SPOT cowork offers a shared, community-driven workspace for location-independent workers.