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Center for Regional Economic Advancement

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Southern Tier Startup Alliance (STSA)

December 4, 2022
Early afternoon autumn aerial photo view of Ithaca New York.
A member organization of business incubators in the Southern Tier

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.

Map of the Southern Tier Startup Alliance based in New York State. Colorful dots signify the location of each Startup location.

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

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