Programs Supporting Founders (December 2023 Edition)

The FinTech Innovation Lab is accepting applications for its 2024 cohort. The program is open to both early- and growth stage startups with solutions for financial institutions and insurance companies. Areas of specific interest include generative AI, cybersecurity, payments, and enterprise operations. Learn more and apply by Nov. 30 here.

Scale For ClimateTech (S4C), a NYSERDA-supported initiative, is seeking applications for its 2024 cohort. The program is open to climate tech innovators with solutions for decarbonization that demonstrate operational benefits to New York State. Learn more and apply by Dec. 4 here.

Company Ventures is accepting applications for Boost, a program of the Founder Fellowship. The 4-month program is open to NYC-based, first-time founders preparing to raise a pre-seed or seed round and are seeking a community of investors and other mentors. Learn more and apply by Dec. 5 here.

Newlab is accepting applications for its 2024 Founder Fellowship cohort. The program is open to NYC-based founders from underrepresented backgrounds with climate tech solutions. Learn more and apply by Dec. 5 here.

The New York Fashion Tech Lab is accepting applications for its 2024 cohort. The program is open to women-led, early to growth-stage emerging tech companies that have developed B2B innovations at the intersection of fashion, retail, and technology. Learn more and apply by Dec. 14 here.