Supported by UB Business & Entrepreneur Partnerships, funded through NYSTAR Innovation Hot Spot, and chartered by the WNY Regional Economic Development Council. Serving entrepreneurs across Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara counties.
WIN helps startups move from concept to traction with access to incubator spaces, mentors, and regional support.
Founders can tap commercialization help, business guidance, and a broader ecosystem of talent and partners.
WIN links companies to UB resources, entrepreneurial networks, and funding-adjacent opportunities across Western New York.
Incubation is more than space. WIN supports founders who need help with accounting, sales, commercialization, and other gaps that slow growth. The network is designed for ventures with scale potential and diverse backgrounds, including technologists, designers, engineers, medical professionals, and business founders.