Buffalo-based Accelerator Kicks Off Search for Five Companies to Receive Increased Prize of $1 Million Each Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that applications are now being accepted for the eighth year of 43North, the state-funded accelerator that invests $5 million annually to attract world-class entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in Buffalo. This year, 43North is
First things first – 43North’s 2022 Application is officially open! So we were thinking… what if we gave every company $1 million? In prepping to enter our eighth year, we took a close look at our offering and considered all that’s changed since we came on the scene in 2014. As we continue on our
How to Submit an Application That Will Get Your Startup Noticed Every year, 43North receives hundreds of applications from outstanding founders of seed-stage startups. Then, they go through three rounds of judging before we even decide who will come pitch on stage. So how do you make your startup application stand out from the rest?
The most coveted internship program in Buffalo just got bigger! The 43N Internship Program is now looking to fill multiple roles for the summer and fall. The newly expanded program offers interns the opportunity to sit in on private meetings with founders, shake hands with high-level investors and help recruit the world’s fastest-growing companies to
Celebrating Women’s History Month March is Women’s History Month, and each and every day, we cheers to the incredible women who are making history. But, DYK that only 2.2% of all venture capital dollars go to female founders? Yikes. From day one, 43N has committed to changing that statistic, and today, 22% of our portfolio
Field Notes from the Climb. Written by Irfan Khan, CEO & Founder of Circuit Clinical Every time I’m tempted to tell another founder what they should do, I’m reminded of the adage my mentor, Dr. David Rosenbaum, lived by: “Free advice is generally worth what you paid for it.” With that paradox noted, I’d like
Here are 7 influential Black founders to follow on social media: Historically, Black business owners face a unique set of challenges on their road to success. While there is still a lot of work to be done in our industry to ensure Black founders’ voices are heard, a select few are blazing the trail, both
In the last seven years, funding for Buffalo-based startups grew a staggering 1,750% and in 2021, we saw a record number of companies going public (both nationally and locally – ahem, ACV). While we’re coming off a blockbuster year for startup success and funding, we predict there will be similar trends in 2022, specifically in
43North’s Shannon McCabe, loves to hike, just like many other Buffalonians. Fortunately, WNY is home to several awe-inspiring hiking trails that are just minutes from the heart of the Queen City. Looking to explore and admire these dreamlike landscapes? Check out some of Shannon’s favorite WNY trails: Tifft Nature Preserve 📍Distance from Downtown: 0 miles
43NORTH FINALS RETURNS This fall, the high-stakes 43North Finals event returns and top founders from around the world will battle live on stage for a cut of $5 million and a chance to grow their business right here in Buffalo! Never been? Here’s your chance to see what startups are all about! Whether you’re a
Here in Buffalo, we are lucky enough to enjoy all four seasons, each with indoor and outdoor activities year-round! Fall in WNY is especially beautiful, as deep shades of amber, auburn, and crimson engulf the trees, creating breathtaking foliage views across Lake Erie and its surrounding areas. If you’re making your way to the Queen
Seneca One Tower, located in the heart of downtown Buffalo, radiates with promising energy that continues to ripple into the entire city. Serving as a beacon for Buffalo’s growing startup and tech ecosystem, the tower is home to the 43North team, our current cohort, and many other startup leaders. In 2014, Douglas Jemal purchased the