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GENIUS NY

The World's Largest Business Competition for Unmanned Systems.

GENIUS NY, operated by CenterState and funded by Empire State Development, is the world's largest Business Accelerator for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) startups GENIUS NY is a year-long business accelerator that awards six finalist teams a total of $2.75 million in investments. In addition, the program offers company stipends, housing, resources, programming, and connections, making it among the

largest competitions of its kind across the globe. For more information, please visit http://www.geniusny.com/

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06/01/2026

CenterState CEO is pleased to announce that it has again been named a Best Companies to Work for in New York! This is the ninth consecutive year making the list, ranking 15th in this year’s small companies category. Best Companies to Work for in New York is a research-driven program from the New York State Society for Human Resource Management and Best Companies Group that examines practices, programs and benefits of organizations, through a survey of employees. CenterState CEO is proud to be an employer of choice and values the contributions its employees make to building a region where business thrives and all people prosper. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4fkoT6S

Interested in joining CenterState CEO? Check out the organization’s open careers here: https://centerstateceo.com/join-us/careers

CenterState CEO also congratulates its members who placed in all categories in the 2026 rankings. Congratulations:

Small Employer Category (15-99 Employees)
HOLT Architects

Medium Employer Category (100-249 Employees)
VIP Structures
The Hayner Hoyt Corporation
Hancock Estabrook LLP
The Inns of Aurora, LLC
Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (Syracuse Hancock International Airport)

Large Employer Category (250 or More Employees)
OneDigital
AmeriCU Credit Union
Nascentia Health
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC

05/30/2026

Scale Smarter, Faster, Stronger: How GENIUS NY Helps Founders Win

After nine years, 45 companies have leveraged $500K-$1M in prize funding to:

• Raise a combined $350 million in follow-on funding
• Get acquired by global companies
• Expand around the world

Cohort 9 isn't even done yet, and companies are already hiring, scaling and growing.

The full post breaks down what founders have built with the program and how you can join them.

Apply now for GENIUS NY Cohort 10:
https://hubs.la/Q04jrJBS0

05/29/2026

Why are drone, robotics, and autonomous systems founders relocating to Central New York from as far as Stockholm and Zurich?

The region has a unique ecosystem that fosters innovation:

🔧 Purpose-builtd infrastructure, including one of nine FAA-designated UAS test sites and a 1,900 square-mile BVLOS corridor.

🤝 A talent pipeline producing highly qualified graduates in computer science and engineering.

💰 The world’s leading drone and robotics accelerator, which has invested $27 million in more than 45 seed-stage startups since 2017.

Read the full story on what makes Central New York the hub for drone and robotics innovation — and apply to GENIUS NY Cohort 10 before May 31: https://hubs.la/Q04jnW9y0

05/27/2026

Another round of applause for our GENIUS NY Cohort 9 teams.
A few weeks ago, these five startups took the stage at Innovation Night and pitched live in front of a packed room for a share of $3M in investments. The energy in the room was incredible, and each team delivered a strong vision for the future of uncrewed systems, robotics and advanced air mobility.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing highlights from each team’s pitch. First up, a quick recap of an unforgettable night at Innovation Night featuring the GENIUS NY Pitch Finals.

Congratulations again to:
Flox Intelligence
https://hubs.ly/Q04j4zkS0
Lighthouse Avionics
Modovolo
SkyfireAI

05/26/2026

Nine cohorts in, GENIUS NY founders keep coming back to the same five reasons the program was worth it. Here’s what they said.

This is your chance to join them. Applications for Cohort 10 close May 31.

Dive deeper into what each reason looks like in practice and apply at https://hubs.la/Q04hGw9h0

05/15/2026

Big news!!! 🚨

We have extended the application deadline for GENIUS NY Cohort 10.

Application applications now close on May 31!

Apply now 🚨

05/14/2026

This May, CenterState CEO joins communities across the nation in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It is a moment to honor the traditions, leadership, innovation and cultural vibrancy that AANHPI communities bring to our region and country.

AANHPI Heritage Month is also a reminder to look honestly at the past, from exclusionary immigration laws, to anti-Asian bias, discrimination and violence still present today. Understanding this history helps us build workplaces and communities where everyone feels seen, valued and supported.

Today, AANHPI communities represent the fastest-growing ethnic groups in the country, with 20M+ people of Asian or Pacific Islander descent living in the United States, representing cultures from East, Southeast and South Asia, and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. Their contributions strengthen our economy, enrich our communities and are an integral part of our American fabric.

We invite our members, partners and neighbors to celebrate, learn and understand more about AANHPI heritage, to honor the past and help shape a more inclusive future.

Learn more about AANHPI Heritage Month history:

https://www.history.com/articles/asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month

https://centerstateceo.com/our-focus/racial-equity-social-impact-new/commemorative-observances/aaiphm-may

05/13/2026

CenterState CEO’s Kara Jones, Becca Breeden and Anna Nguyen are joining Empire State Development, NUAIR and GENIUS NY teams this week at in the New York State Pavilion at AUVSI XPONENTIAL in Detroit, one of the world’s leading events for uncrewed systems and autonomous technology.

The conference brings together industry leaders, innovators, government agencies and startups from around the globe to explore the future of uncrewed aerial systems, robotics and advanced mobility technologies. As Central New York continues to grow as a hub for innovation in these industries, events like XPONENTIAL offer a chance to showcase the region’s assets and connect with companies shaping the future of autonomous systems. It’s also an important opportunity for the New York partners to connect with potential applicants to GENIUS NY's 10th Cohort.

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