💫 Special Edition: 43North Is Putting $1M Into 5 Startups. Here's What Founders Should Know.

When a program like 43North is putting $1M into each of five startups, I want our community to know about it. That's what this Special Edition is for. - Lolita Taub

Applications are now open for the 2026 43North competition!

43North is a seed-stage accelerator program that hosts an annual startup competition and invests $5 million per year to attract and cultivate high-growth companies in Buffalo, NY. Selected companies receive free incubator space in Buffalo for one year, guidance from experienced mentors in related fields, and access to business incentive programs and other resources designed to help them scale.

Learn more and apply.

Buffalo is no longer an emerging startup market. It’s a city that presents founders the opportunity to create a lasting legacy, building their business with real support around them: capital, customers, talent, and a community that shows up. As that momentum continues, 2027 will mark the final year of the 43North Accelerator Program. The 43North Foundation is already helping shape and strengthen Buffalo’s innovation economy, and its efforts will continue to grow as the region moves into its next chapter.

For startups ready to make their move and be part of a growing startup hub, this is the moment. 43North’s 2026 competition is the final chance to join the nationally recognized accelerator program and build in Buffalo with the funding, mentorship, and community to support what comes next.

Apply today!

Applications are open through 3 p.m. ET on Friday, June 12, 2026.

If you have any questions, please visit 43North.org.

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored edition of Lolita's Newsletter, and we encourage you to do your own research before choosing accelerator programs and funding partners.