43North's $5 million startup competition to end in 2026 after decade-long run in Buffalo
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Summary
43North, the $5 million startup competition founded in 2014 to boost Buffalo's entrepreneurial ecosystem, will end in 2026. Backed by New York State, Empire State Development, and the New York Power Authority, the program is shifting its focus from attracting companies to preparing the community for a sustainable innovation-driven economy. The competition has helped build a foundation of founders, talent, and capital in the region over more than a decade.
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· 3 pulled43North announced that its $5 million startup competition will be coming to an end in 2026 after more than a decade.
The program was founded in 2014 to jump-start Buffalo's startup ecosystem and drive economic growth.
With a strong foundation of founders, talent, and capital in place, its focus is changing from attracting companies to ensuring the community is prepared to sustain and thrive in an innovation-driven economy.
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