ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT
Anchoring and Scaling New Solutions, Strengthening Local Economies
Supporting a wide range of entrepreneurs, from local main street businesses to early-stage software and hard tech startups, we provide tailored programs that unlock their full potential and magnify their impact. These innovative founders are the driving force behind economic growth and positive change. We help them overcome barriers and scale their businesses, turning their vision into a catalyst for a better future.
What
What SETS US APART
RELATIONSHIP DRIVEN
Our programs connect entrepreneurs with a network of support to advance thriving businesses for a resilient future.
EQUITY FOCUSED
We build with communities, not just for them. By including the people most impacted by a problem, we help entrepreneurs create truly effective solutions.
SYSTEM-LEVEL COLLABORATION
We identify gaps and share our insights with partners, strengthening the entire ecosystem by ensuring resources go where they're needed most.
Our
PROGRAMS
We support a diverse range of entrepreneurs—from local main street businesses to early-stage software and hard tech startups—through tailored programs that unlock their potential and amplify their impact. Our programs combine practical tools, resources and connections that strengthen business models and open doors to investors, customers and partners. Every experience is designed with founders in mind, supporting their well-being, encouraging collaboration and building a community that’s driving real change.
Headstream Accelerator
The Headstream Accelerator is designed to support entrepreneurs scale their digital solutions that positively impact youth mental well-being. Through a tailored four-month virtual program that has taken place annually since 2018, we support early-stage innovators by developing strong business plans and attractive value propositions.
80+
Startups Supported
48M+
Users Reached Through Supported Solutions
$189M+
Investment Raised by Startups
Scale for ClimateTech
Since 2018, The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has supported the Scale For ClimateTech program, dedicated to helping growing climate tech companies in New York State scale up the production of their hardware solutions. Participating companies receive immersive training on manufacturing and access to an extensive network of mentors, experts, investors, manufacturers, suppliers and more.
$1.1B+
Investment Raised by Entrepreneurs
35K+
Supported Climate Tech Products
$50M+
Revenue
The Incubation Network
The Incubation Network was an impact-driven initiative, as part of a partnership between non-profit organization The Circulate Initiative and SecondMuse, that sourced, supported, and scaled innovative solutions to combat plastic pollution by strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems through a diverse network of key partners.
358
Startups Supported
148K
Tonnes of Plastic Waste Diverted
$63M
Investment Raised by Startups
LET'S COLLABORATE
Have a program in mind? Scale your impact with us.