Innovation Night featuring GENIUS NY Finals

Join the Central New York community on Oct. 28 for Innovation Night, highlighting the advancements in our region in uncrewed systems, innovation and entrepreneurship. Set in the heart of downtown Syracuse, Innovation Night serves as a platform to elevate the region's tech ecosystem and foster a collaborative environment for entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders.

The highlight of the evening is the highly anticipated GENIUS NY pitch finals, where the five finalist teams of GENIUS NY present their groundbreaking technology and innovative solutions to a panel of esteemed judges. Three million dollars ($3M!) will be awarded to the five startups, including a $1 million grand prize and four $500,000 awards. Each team will get a chance to tell their story live on stage -- who they are, what problem they're solving, how they plan to scale, and why they want to do it in Central New York!

Plus, get a chance to network with other emerging startups in Central New York, including teams from the Syracuse Surge Accelerator and The Tech Garden, in Innovation Alley!

The Syracuse Surge Accelerator launched in 2023 and is a program that provides direct resources and support to Black-Indigenous-Persons of Color (BIPOC) entrepreneur founders of tech-related and tech-adjacent startups. The program is an exciting culmination of partners working together to build inclusive growth in our innovation ecosystem. Meet the winners at Innovation Night, and learn about their exciting ideas and technologies.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Event begins at 6:00 p.m.

Cost: $10 per person and includes light apps and dinner

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