Syracuse Surge Accelerator

The Syracuse Surge Accelerator

Accepting Applications Now Through May 31st!

About the Syracuse Surge Accelerator

The Syracuse Surge Accelerator is a one-year in-person accelerator to provide direct resources and support for Black-Indigenous-Persons of Color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs who want to launch and accelerate tech-related and tech-adjacent startups. The program is operated by CenterState CEO through The Tech Garden in Syracuse, NY.

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Applications are being accepted now through May 31, 2023
Accepted teams will begin the program August 2023

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BIPOC can include anyone who identifies as Black, Indigenous or Native American, Native Hawaiian, Alaskan Native, Desi, Asian, Pacific Islander, Chicanx or Latinx.

For more information about the Syracuse Surge Accelerator, please contact Emad Rahim, Entrepreneurship Manager: erahim@centerstateceo.com

How does the Accelerator work?

5 BIPOC-led startup teams will be selected to participate.
12-month, in-person program at CenterState CEO’s Tech Garden
Teams will have access to office and meeting space in the Tech Garden.
Teams are required to participate in workshops, mentoring and coaching/advising.
Teams will attend strategic events and networking opportunities.
CenterState CEO will help Teams to build networks and create strategic connections with potential business partners, advisors and customers.
Teams will receive a $5,000 ignition grant upon acceptance into the program, and $3,500 per month stipend for the duration of the program.
Eligible teams will have access to apply for up to $100,000 in flexible financing.

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We know there are significantly few tech startups with minority founders. Through this program, we seek to drive change and create opportunities for those innovators to turn their ideas into businesses right here in Syracuse, New York."

-Dr. Emad Rahim, Syracuse Surge Entrepreneurship Manager