Stages:

• Seed

 

Industries:

Information Technology

 

Description:

The SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator promotes economic growth in the Western Southern Tier of New York by supporting entrepreneurship and the development of new, innovative, technology-based companies into successful business ventures. The incubator, located in the commercial waterfront district of Dunkirk, New York, provides new technology-based firms with a connection to the resources they need to grow and sustain long-term success. Since its founding in 2007, FTI has assisted twenty business start-ups that have created over sixty jobs in the region. FTI is currently home to nine start-up companies. FTI promotes economic growth in Western New York State by supporting entrepreneurship and the development of new, innovative companies into successful business ventures. FTI is housed within Fredonia's Division of Engagement and Economic Development (EED) which also administers the university's StartUp NY program. In addition to incubator, EED also includes the Center for Regional Advancement, the Native American Consortium, and the FACE Center. In addition to providing office space and services, the 22,000-square-foot, two-story building offers significant shared space including a smart conference room, meeting rooms and studios.