Representatives from more than 100 incubators and accelerators across New York State to convene in White Plains

The Westchester County Office of Economic Development today announced that the 19^th Annual Meeting of the Business Incubator Association of New York State (BIANYS) will take place in White Plains on Friday, June 13, 2025. The meeting is expected to draw representatives from more than 100 incubators and accelerators across the state of New York for a day of learning, networking and collaboration, and is being co-hosted by the Hudson Valley Venture Hub, the Innovation Hot Spot for the Mid-Hudson region.

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “Westchester County is excited to welcome members of BIANYS and the New York state startup community. We are proud to offer our own accelerator programs in support of life sciences and tech startups, and realize the tremendous impact these programs have on both participating ventures and the local economy.”

Westchester County Director of Economic Development, Bridget Gibbons, said: “We look forward to showcasing Westchester’s entrepreneurial excellence during this gathering of startup and incubator leaders. The startup landscape in Westchester has evolved significantly in recent years and we are proud to offer free accelerator programs in high growth industries for county residents as part of our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs.”

Westchester County Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Deborah Novick, said: “Westchester County is home to a vibrant startup ecosystem that includes first-time entrepreneurs, serial entrepreneurs and even accidental entrepreneurs. The BIANYS Annual Meeting is not only an opportunity for attendees to learn more about our initiatives and success stories, but a chance for BIANYS members to brainstorm solutions to challenges with peers in the startup community.”

BIANYS Executive Director, Marc Alessi, said: “New York State is home to a vibrant startup community with diverse founders whose innovations span countless industries. We look forward to hosting our 19^th Annual Meeting in Westchester County and learning more about the dynamic startup community that is growing here and in the Hudson Valley.”

Highlights of the upcoming event include sessions on topics such as Designing for Impact, Building Sustainable Funding Models for Innovation, and a roundtable discussion designed to help entrepreneurs brainstorm solutions to challenges they are facing. Guests will be treated to a Welcome Reception on the evening of June 12^th, including an opportunity to experience pitches from the newest group of Element 46 Tech Accelerator graduates during its Demo Day event.

To learn more about the 19^th BIANYS Annual Meeting and to register, visit: https://www.bianys.com/annual-meeting/.

About The Westchester County Office of Economic Development

The Westchester County Office of Economic Development works to improve the County’s economic well-being and quality of life. This includes a broad range of activities to attract, create and retain jobs, and to foster a resilient, pro-growth and inclusive economy. For more information, visit the Westchester Catalyst website.