May 28, 2026

43North proved that great things are possible in Buffalo. The best is yet to come

While this October will be the final 43North business competition, the work will live on with the 43North Foundation.

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43North this week announced an evolution of its mission to create a vibrant innovation economy in Buffalo.

After 12 years of hosting an annual $5 million startup competition, 43North will host its final event this fall at Shea's Performing Arts Center. The work will evolve through the 43North Foundation, which is making a $100 million commitment to Buffalo, and steering that investment across four new strategic pillars designed to build off the momentum created by 43North.

Read our Series B article about the evolution fo 43North's work here

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