UVC

Connecting Upstate NY Founders

Connecting to what? Customers, capital, talent, and mentorship. Every interaction with us should move you closer to building a high-growth business here, in the rest of NY.

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By The Numbers

In 2024, UVC remained dedicated to empowering founders and fostering entrepreneurial growth across Upstate New York.

213 Founders Supported
731 High Growth Companies
513 Strategic Referrals

Our Mission

Building meaningful relationships that accelerate founders toward capital, customers, talent, and community.

Flagship Programs

Office Hours

Curated 1-on-1 sessions pairing founders with experienced mentors, investors, and operators. Every meeting is intentional — quality over quantity.

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UNY50 Dinners

Intimate, relationship-first gatherings of Upstate's top 50 founders. The conversations that don't happen at conferences.

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Founder Roadshows

Taking Upstate founders to the capital and connections they need. Curated delegations to the nation's top tech ecosystems and beyond.

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