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Southern Tier Startup Alliance (STSA)
December 4, 2022
The Southern Tier Startup Alliance (STSA) is a member organization of business incubators in the Southern Tier region of New York. Through the support of NYSTAR, STSA works to unite the contributions of business incubators and entrepreneurial resources throughout the region, helping to enhance the scope of existing services and to provide additional support to Southern Tier entrepreneurs and startups. STSA also serves as Launch New York’s representative in the Southern Tier, helping connect startups with funding and mentorship.
Since 2016:
- 462 new financial deals supported through STSA
- Over $1B total financial deals closed by STSA startups
- 188 total groups investing in the Southern Tier
STSA News
Eutrobac Expands Reach Through ASI Acquisition
REEgen Secures $200,000 NYSTAR Innovation Matching Grant to Advance Rare Earth Recovery
Cornell-based startup REEgen, co-founded by Alexa Schmitz, Ph.D. ’18, Sean Medin, Ph.D. ’24, and...
Rev Welcomes 2026 Prototyping Cohort
Rev: Ithaca Startup Works is thrilled to welcome the newest cohort of entrepreneurs joining Rev’s...
More for Maternal Health: SimpliFed Raises Over $10 Million in Series A Funding
SimpliFed, a Rev member and the leading virtual Maternal Health Operating System for pregnancy and postpartum, recently raised over $10 million in a series A funding round.



