Programs That Turn Innovation Into Impact
From startup acceleration to university partnerships, Accelerate Long Island offers structured programs that help entrepreneurs, researchers, and stakeholders bring growth ideas to life.
What Our Programs Deliver
Accelerate Long Island’s programs are designed to bridge the gap between early-stage innovation and real world success. Whether you’re a founder applying to the Hot Spot or a researcher seeking to commercialize your discovery, our initiatives offer the infrastructure, insight, and introductions to move you forward.
- NHands-on mentorship and coaching
- NFounder-investor matchmaking
- N Research-to-market guidance
- N Startup funding readiness
- N Ecosystem introductions
The Hot Spot: Long Island’s Startup Gateway
The Hot Spot Program is a highly selective initiative for early-stage tech and life science startups. Accepted members gain strategic mentorship, access to vetted service providers, and direct connections to investors and regional partners.
- NMentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and advisors
- NStartup visibility across Long Island’s innovation network
- NPathways to funding, resources, and commercialization support
From Research Lab to Real-World Venture
Accelerate Long Island works directly with researchers at institutions like Northwell Health, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Stony Brook University, Hofstra University, New York Institute of Technology, Topspin Consumer Partners, Farrell Fritz Attorneys, EY, Long Island Association and New York State of Opportunity Empire State Development to support the commercialization of groundbreaking technologies.
Whether it’s IP navigation, business modeling, or startup formation, our team helps translate discoveries into funded ventures.
Regional Growth, Startup by Startup
We collaborate with local governments, economic development agencies, and mission-aligned partners to build a more inclusive, high-impact innovation economy.
Support for innovation districts and tech corridors
Academic partnership pipelines
Co-branded initiatives with nonprofit and civic organizations
Resource sharing and workforce development campaigns
Ready to Join Long Island’s Innovation Movement?
Whether you’re launching a new company or looking to commercialize your research, Accelerate Long Island’s programs are built to advance your next milestone.