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43North is a startup accelerator sponsored by Empire State Development that invests $5M annually into seed-stage startups. Our 2023 application is now open! Apply through June 23, 2023!

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Portfolio Companies

$1B+

Venture Capital Raised

$4.4B

Market Value

$1 Million for 5% Equity: Our Application is Now Open!

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43North’s 2023 accelerator program application is now open!

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GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF 43NORTH’S NINTH STARTUP COMPETITION

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Buffalo-Based Accelerator Kicks Off Search for Five Companies to Receive $1 Million Investments Applications Can Be Submitted Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that applications are now being accepted for the ninth year of 43North, the State-funded accelerator that invests $5 million annually to attract world-class entrepreneurs to grow their startups in Buffalo. This year, 43North will select five seed-stage startups to […]

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April 12, 2023

The Key to to a Successful Co-Founder Relationship with ShearShare

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Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite streaming app! ShearShare co-founders Dr. Tye and Courtney Caldwell are married co-founders who have found success in both business and their relationship. From moving their business to Buffalo, NY, to writing best-selling books, we dive deep into their secrets for making it all work. THE INTERVIEW ShearShare […]

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April 10, 2023

Latitude is Back!

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Introducing the 2.0 version of Latitude – a podcast and video series presented by 43North that’s here to light up your entrepreneurial spirit and fuel your tech enthusiasm like never before! Get ready to buckle up for an exhilarating ride as we dive deep into conversations with founders, CEOs, and venture capitalists that are […]

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UPCOMING EVENTS

2023 Why to Apply Webinar

May 31, 2023 at 11:00 am — Virtual

Hear what 43North founders say about why you should apply and how the program can help accelerate your growth. On May 31th, 2023, 43North’s VP of Portfolio, Dominic Costanzo and Director of Selection, CJ Karrer are joined by three founders from 43North portfolio companies for a discussion and Q&A around topics including: -Benefits of 43North’s program -Living and working in Buffalo, New York -Moving from other cities/counties to Buffalo -Success they’ve experienced since joining 43North -Tips on standing out during the application process Watch this live panel featuring Jonathan Strimling, Co-Founder & CEO of CleanFiber, Bianca Gonzalez, Founder & CEO of AMPAworks, and Elle McIntosh, Co-Founder of Twipes.

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May 8, 2023

Emerging Tech Ecosystems with Dominic Costanzo

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Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite streaming app! Dominic Costanzo relocated from Richmond, VA, to Buffalo, NY, to contribute to the growth of Buffalo’s Startup Ecosystem. In this episode, Dom sits down with Cindy Sideris to discuss the qualities of successful emerging tech ecosystems in mid-sized cities. THE INTERVIEW Dom Costanzo joined the 43North […]

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April 21, 2023

Twipes Reviewed in Real Simple

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Say goodbye to single-use wipes that harm the environment and hello to a more sustainable option that still gets the job done- Twipes! Real Simple recently reviewed Twipes and found that they perform just as well as traditional wet wipes in terms of cleaning and refreshing the skin. Not only that, but Twipes are also […]

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