About Us
NYSTEC was originally created to help spur economic development in New York State. Today, we are still committed to helping make a positive impact on regional economic growth, which we accomplish by helping develop tomorrow’s innovative business leaders through our IgniteU program.
IgniteU helps small businesses grow and scale their operations in market, not in theory. Powered by NYSTEC, this independent program strives to empower entrepreneurs across industries while supporting a region’s startup ecosystem. Since 2015, IgniteU has supported hundreds of local startups in reaching their full potential.
What is IgniteU NY?
Specialized lifecycle programming.
We’ve meticulously designed tailored programming aimed at driving economic growth and fostering educational advancement across New York State. Our initiatives commence with comprehensive STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math – courses in high school, extend into immersive college internships, and provide targeted support for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Who Can Participate?
Our programs are open to small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and individuals interested in learning more about starting and growing a business. Whether you have an existing business, a business idea, or simply want to expand your knowledge in the entrepreneurial space, you are welcome to participate.
How to Participate
Join our workshops, webinars, and more by registering through our website. Visit the Programs page to view past and upcoming events. Registration details, including dates, times, and any prerequisites, will be provided for each program.
Our programs are open to small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and individuals interested in learning more about starting and growing a business. Whether you have an existing business, a business idea, or simply want to expand your knowledge in the entrepreneurial space, you are welcome to participate.
How to Participate
Join our workshops, webinars, and more by registering through our website. Visit the Programs page to view past and upcoming events. Registration details, including dates, times, and any prerequisites, will be provided for each program.
Who We Support
NEW YORK STATE
Headquartered in Troy, NY, IgniteU provides specialized services, individualized consulting, and educational programs to students, entrepreneurs, and small business owners throughout New York State.
Who Can Participate?
We believe in the power of collaboration to drive positive change. Through strategic partnerships with select high schools, we’ve been able to deliver our transformative programming to underrepresented students – empowering them to explore and pursue opportunities in STEAM. By working closely with these schools, we tailor our programming to meet the unique needs and interests of their students while aligning our education with New York State initiatives.
How to Participate
We’re proud of our existing partnerships, and we are eager to expand our reach and impact. If you’re a school administrator or educator interested in bringing our STEAM programming to your students, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can inspire the next generation of innovators and leaders by igniting a passion for STEAM.
We believe in the power of collaboration to drive positive change. Through strategic partnerships with select high schools, we’ve been able to deliver our transformative programming to underrepresented students – empowering them to explore and pursue opportunities in STEAM. By working closely with these schools, we tailor our programming to meet the unique needs and interests of their students while aligning our education with New York State initiatives.
How to Participate
We’re proud of our existing partnerships, and we are eager to expand our reach and impact. If you’re a school administrator or educator interested in bringing our STEAM programming to your students, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can inspire the next generation of innovators and leaders by igniting a passion for STEAM.
