Partner Programs

There are many great resources for entrepreneurs in the Hudson Valley Region and yet it's hard to find the people and programs you most need. We've done our best to categorize what is out there so that you can join mailing lists, programs if they are running, and get better tapped into the ecosystem.

Entrepreneurship Ideation Support

These resources and programs are great to hone in on an entrepreneurship idea.

Ossining Innovates

What they do: Bi-yearly, 3-week “bootcamps”, to guide those who want to start their business with a process for identifying and evaluating potential new business ideas.
How: Online and in-person classes and cohorts. Applications submitted now will be placed on the waitlist for the next cohort (check website).
Best For: idea-stage, first-time entrepreneur

Entrepreneurship Planning, Education, Accelerator Support

These resources and programs are great for those who have an idea and a business and are ready to get to the stage of going to market or growing.

		Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center What they do: free, writing business plans, discover sources of funding, prepare for e-commerce, business incorporation How: Scheduled appointments and training events Best For: Early-Stage Entrepreneurs and Small Business in Mid Hudson Valley Region
		Rockland Small Business Development Center What they do: writing business plans, discover sources of funding, expand business How: Scheduled appointments Best For: Early-Stage Entrepreneurs and Small Business in lower Hudson Valley Region
		Women's Enterprise Development Center What they do: Help with loans and funding, a yearly entrepreneurship program How: high quality training programs and advisory service Best For: All entrepreneurs in the HV region
		Hudson Community Incubator What they do: Yearly accelerator program, and ongoing membership to get access to HV business events and workshops How: Events and accelerator program which runs in a cohort, once a year Best For: New startups and small business ideas
		Element 46 What they do: Accelerator program offers a full multi-week virtual curriculum, pitch and networking events for founders, access to a mentor network of investors and successful technology entrepreneurs, corporate and technology partnerships, and cutting edge technology and business skills. How: Accelerator programs Best For: Technology startups from idea to MVP in Westchester County
		Westchester County Biosciences Accelerator What they do: Six-month program of personalized entrepreneurial education delivered for first time founders of bioscience ventures of any development stage focused on healthcare innovation How: Accelerator program known for 1:1 support, networking and business education Best For: Westchester County collaborators, first-time founders, in the healthcare and life sciences industry. To sign up for WCBA newsletter with upcoming events and program application notice click here.

Business Scaling Support

These resources and programs are great for those who are actively growing and scaling their business.

Westchester Innovation Network

What they do: Beta test, gather data and educate prospective customers about innovation happening in their industries.
How: approved innovators are matched with a local prospective client or beta-test partner best suited to your innovation
Best For: companies whose customers and users include multinational corporations, hospitals, universities, biotech pioneers, not-for-profits, entrepreneurs, and companies of all sizes based in the Hudson Valley Region.

Think Dutchess

What they do: Bring together 10 agencies to offer a single point of contact for a multitude of programs for entrepreneurs, businesses and site selectors in Dutchess County. They help with things like site selection, workforce development, permitting, and more.
How: Great online portal with regional services with includes list of funding places, tax incentives, and their program staff will direct you to the resources you need.
Best For: Established companies growing in Dutchess County.

Commissary Kitchen at RVAC

What they do: Help food businesses grow and prepare goods.
How: Membership model, giving access to commercial kitchen space.
Best For: Caterers, food truck operators or wholesalers, cooking or nutrition instructors, and food concept developers

Other Organizations (Join their newsletters for information)

Upstate Capital