Programs

ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

Companies accepted into this three-month program will be put through a crash course on the Business Model Canvas and in-person interviews, determining if their product or service is a viable company.

 

XCEED Program

XCEED provides programming, mentoring, grants, and stipends for the development and commercialization of Cleantech innovations. It focuses on translating academic discoveries and supporting student entrepreneurship.

 

SOUTHERN TIER CLEAN ENERGY INCUBATOR

The Southern Tier Clean Energy Incubator (SCI) program leverages deep research and development resources at Binghamton University and the Koffman Incubator to offer a full suite of mentoring, networking, training and technical support to new clean energy companies.

 

I-CORPS

National Science Foundation sites are awarded to research institutions who will nurture and support multiple, local teams to explore the possibility of transforming technology concepts for commercialization.

 

B-Innovative Incubator

B-Innovative is a student-run non-profit incubator that fosters entrepreneurship on the Binghamton University campus. Interested students can plan their business ideas with members of the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation staff. 

 

Start-up NY

START-UP NY is an incentive program that offers growing businesses the chance to operate tax-free while investing in communities near college campuses. It’s resulted in more than 4,000 jobs and over $200 million in investment in companies’ respective communities.

 

BUSINESS INCUBATION PROGRAM

All start-ups who become incubator residents join the Business Incubation Program, offering them access to experienced mentors. Program mentors have created a 7-phased program, starting with Business Ideation, working towards operational sustainability with the goal of eventual graduation to a larger/more fitting location.

 

Entrepreneurial Assistance Program

The program is open to any community member interested, regardless of Koffman membership. The program introduces topics pertinent to many aspects of starting and running a small business so that participants are prepared to start and succeed on their own.