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Each year, we invest $5 million in companies that relocate to Buffalo through our startup competition. Founded in 2014, 43North is made possible by New York State, Empire State Development, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, and several other sponsors.

MISSION STATEMENT

To attract and retain high-growth startups in Buffalo.

VISION STATEMENT

To make Buffalo a place the world’s most innovative startups want to call home by providing best-in-class resources to founders, a talented and dedicated workforce, and a passionate community that supports entrepreneurs.

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