Jan 22, 10:30 PM – Jan 23, 12:00 AM (UTC)
NextCorps, 260 East Main Street, Rochester, 14604
Thanks to SpringboardNY, western NY is will to send 10 startups to this year's Startup Grind Conference in Silicon Valle...
Thanks to SpringboardNY, western NY is will to send 10 startups to this year's Startup Grind Conference in Silicon Valley from April 27-29.
This session is scheduled to learn about the benefits of this delegation and the Startup Grind Conference. Come meet G (Guillermo Vizcaino) from the Startup Grind HQ team and ask your questions and apply. Apply by 1/30, the final delegation will be announced at our Pitch Battle Royale on 2/19.
Who are we looking for?
Tech-driven startups
Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A and Series B startups
Startups with a presence in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans or Wyoming counties
Startups engaging with the local startup ecosystem (i.e. attend local events, mentor, volunteer)
Product in market with active users / customers
Willing to attend the Startup Grind Conference in person
Willing to share their experience with our startup community post event
Preferred, but not mandatory
Revenue generating
Planning a fundraise around the time of the Startup Grind Conference
What is in it for you?
Pre-conference founders/investor only day
Exclusive VC matching
Premium exhibition space
Event tickets for your team
Features on 'Startups to Watch' list
Grant for travel expenses
Apply now and get including in an upcoming pitch event to win your spot. apply here
If you know a startup that would benefit from this opportunity, send a referral. refer here
If you would like to sponsor a startup to go the Startup Grind Conference in this delegation, reach out to us. contact us here
January 22 – 23, 2026
10:30 PM – 12:00 AM (UTC)
Startup Grind
Director
CivicPulse
Community Outreach Lead
MillerKnoll
Software Portfolio Manager
CoPivot
Founder Relations
SchoolQuizz
Community Manager
InfoPreserve Inc.
Founder @ InfoPreserve
Advisor
Marketing Intern
Team Member
Founder
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