GENIUS NY
Overview
GENIUS NY is a business accelerator competition and program that invests $3 million annually into seed-stage startups focused on uncrewed systems, IoT, robotics, and advanced air mobility. It is funded by Empire State Development and operated by CenterState CEO. Each year, five finalist teams are selected, with one grand prize winner receiving a $1 million investment and four other teams each receiving a $500,000 investment. Participants are required to reside in Central New York for the year-long program.
Portfolio Companies
37
Website
geniusny.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenjets | Jun 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| blueflite | Oct 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Vumo AI | Oct 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Flox Intelligence | May 2026 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| ResilienX | Apr 2019 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is GENIUS NY based?
GENIUS NY is headquartered in Syracuse, New York, United States.
When was GENIUS NY founded?
Founding year information for GENIUS NY is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does GENIUS NY have?
GENIUS NY has 37 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in GENIUS NY's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Greenjets, blueflite, Vumo AI, Flox Intelligence, ResilienX.
What was GENIUS NY's most recent investment shown here?
GENIUS NY's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Flox Intelligence in 2026.
What sectors does GENIUS NY focus on?
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What company stages does GENIUS NY focus on?
GENIUS NY typically invests at the Early stage.