GENIUS NY

Syracuse, US · In person · Aerospace & defense, Mobility, Deep tech, Hardware · Pre-seed, Seed

Terms checked 6 Oct 2026 against the official page.

GENIUS NY is a yearlong in-residence accelerator in Syracuse, NY for startups in uncrewed aerial systems, automation, and advanced air mobility, offering investments between $500,000 and $1M via a SAFE along with workspace, stipends, and mentorship.

The terms

Investment
$1M (checked 6 Oct 2026)
Program length
12 months (checked 6 Oct 2026)
Format
In person
Cohort size
~5 companies (checked 6 Oct 2026)
Next cohort starts
1 Oct 2026 (checked 6 Oct 2026)
Applications close
31 May 2026 (checked 6 Oct 2026)
Applications open
28 Jan 2026 (checked 6 Oct 2026)

Apply on the official page

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