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Attention Tech Founders: Application Period Opens for Element 46 Tech Accelerator's Third Cohort

Applications are now being accepted for the Element 46 Tech Accelerator Powered by Cela's third cohort, which will begin in September 2023. The Element 46 program is designed to help tech founders catalyze their growth and is open to all Westchester County-based founders leading a tech venture. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Westchester County Biosciences Accelerator

Accepting Applications for 2024 Cohort

The Westchester County Biosciences Accelerator (WCBA) has opened up the application period for the program's 2024 cohort. Not sure what to expect from a biotech accelerator? Join the WCBA team for an upcoming info session to learn more about the program, including how and when to submit an application, program structures, how to make your application standout and what you stand to gain from becoming a 2024 venture.

Upcoming Spring 2024 Cohort Information Sessions

Date: July 18

Time: 10:00 AM

Learn from Launch1000 Grads How to Turn Creativity into a Sustainable Business at July 15 Panel

Are you interested in pop culture and art, and want to turn your passion into a sustainable business? Join us for a panel at Catastrophicon Rock & Roll Horror Convention on Saturday, July 15 at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College in Purchase. The panel will take place from 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM.

In this session, several Westchester artists and makers will share how they have found a path that combines their creativity with independent financial sustainability. Each has been a member of Launch1000 - Westchester's entrepreneurship education program that has already helped over 360 people launch new ventures and make a living doing what they love.

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Element 46 Alum ConConnect Rebrands as

Untapped Solutions

ConConnect, a graduate of Element 46, has rebranded, with the new name of Untapped Solutions. The company was founded with the mission to create a supportive network for the formerly incarcerated. As it grew, founder Andre Peart and his team recognized the vast untapped potential that lies within various communities, including veterans, LGBTQ individuals, people of color, disabled persons, and many other marginalized communities that also face challenges in accessing resources and services they need.

The new name reflects the company's renewed commitment to unlocking these untapped potentials and bridging the gap between these communities and the resources, services, and employment opportunities they need to thrive.

Untapped Solutions is a pioneering technology platform designed to bridge the gap between employers, social enterprises, and untapped communities. They provide a comprehensive suite of tools and services tailored specifically to address the unique needs and challenges of these groups. Their AI-driven CRM, tailored recruitment and retention strategies, networking opportunities, and cutting-edge hubs empower organizations to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and maximize impact.

Element 46 Alum Undercare Partners with Wartburg to Test Adaptive Garments for People with Limited Mobility

New Rochelle-based Undercare, a manufacturer of adaptive underwear for people with limited mobility and a graduate of the first cohort of Element 46, has partnered with Meadowview at Wartburg to test its product. The collaboration has been facilitated by

the Business Council of Westchester's Westchester Innovative Network (WIN).

Undercare will provide men’s and women’s undergarments to be worn by Wartburg’s residents or patients who have agreed to participate in the test. Undercare’s Wartburg test—which will occur over two weeks this summer—is its first in an institutional setting.

Female Founders: Apply to Receive Feedback from Investors and Subject Matter Experts through Amex Ventures and Project W's SPARK

An initiative from Amex Ventures and Project W, SPARK's mission is to accelerate the impact made by the next generation of women-led tech companies by unlocking resources and connections designed to take their companies to the next level. Through SPARK, a series of events to support women founders, participants will connect with and learn from investors at Amex Ventures and subject matter experts at American Express and Project W by participating in Project W’s signature Pitch for Feedback sessions and/or Women Entrepreneur’s Boot Camp (WEB).

Apply now for the first virtual Pitch for Feedback Session to receive feedback from investors at Amex Ventures and subject matter experts at American Express and Project W.

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WCBA Alum Featured in Pulse 2.0

Chiefy, the pioneering cloud platform that helps surgical teams seamlessly sustain quality and communication best practices and alum of the Westchester County Biosciences Accelerator, was recently featured in Pulse 2.0. Click the link below to hear more about the company and its co-funder and CEO Maya Ber-Lerner.

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