43North Startup Competition 2026

About

An accelerator program offering a $1 million investment and comprehensive support for seed-stage startups willing to relocate to Buffalo, NY. Participants will engage in an immersive experience designed to connect them with local resources and networks, enhancing their growth potential.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Investment
  $1 million investment in exchange for 5% equity
• 🎓Accelerator Program
  Access to an immersive accelerator program
• 🌐Ecosystem Support
  Support from Buffalo’s startup and tech ecosystem

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to applicants from anywhere in the world
• Companies must be seed-stage startups
• Founders must be willing to relocate 50% of their staff and their CEO to Buffalo, NY for a minimum of 12 months

Participation Commitments

• Companies must relocate to Buffalo, NY for one year
• Founders must be present for all program requirements, including welcome week and monthly meetings
• Commuting does not count as relocation; a residence within a 30-mile radius of the Niagara Power Project is required

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

All sectors