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BUSINESS INCUBATOR ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK STATE INC
ALBANY, NY · EIN 204440469 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · bianys.com
revenue
$134K
expenses
$128K
net assets
$13K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO BRING TOGETHER A COMMUNITY OF ENGAGED PROGRAM LEADERS OF INCUBATORS, ACCELERATORS, AND CO-WORKING SPACES SPANNING ALL CORNERS OF NEW YORK STATE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Business Incubator Association of New York State (BIANYS) is a nonprofit trade association that connects leaders of business incubators, accelerators, and co-working spaces across New York State. It supports the state's innovation economy by promoting entrepreneurial programming, advocating for startup resources, and facilitating networking among incubator professionals. The organization hosts training, webinars, and an annual meeting to strengthen regional innovation ecosystems.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES OF INCUBATORS WITHIN THE STATE WITH RELEVANT PROGRAMMING.2021 PROGRAMS INCLUDE:- INCUBATOR MANAGER & STAFF TRAINING, OTHER RELEVANT WEBINARS- SOFT LANDINGS PROGRAM: DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES WITH THE NECESSARY BUSINESS, LEGAL AND OPERATIONAL RESOURCES FOR ESTABLISHING NEW YORK-BASED SUBSIDIARIES. THE BIANYS SOFT LANDINGS PROGRAM WILL EDUCATE, MENTOR AND GUIDE ENTREPRENEURS AND COMPANY REPRESENTATIVES AS THEY DEVELOP BUSINESS PLANS FOR EXPANSION.- PRE-INCUBATION EDUCATION
  2. #2 $0
    NETWORK BUSINESS INCUBATORS, INCUBATED COMPANIES, AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN THE INNOVATION ECONOMY OF NEW YORK STATE:2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING PANELS:ADVOCATING FOR STARTUPS: WE HEARD FROM SOME OF THE TOP LOBBYISTS AND PROFESSIONALS THAT ADVOCATE FOR THE TOP TECH AND INNOVATION COMPANIES IN THE US ON BEST PRACTICES FOR ADVOCACY FOR STARTUPS AND THE INNOVATION ECONOMY.THE HANDBOOK ON BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY INCUBATION/ACCELERATION: WE HOSTED A Q AND A BETWEEN OUR FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DAVID HOCHMAN, AND DR. SARFRAZ MIAN FROM SUNY OSWEGO WHO LITERALLY WROTE THE BOOK ON TECHNOLOGY INCUBATION AND ACCELERATION.REGIONAL HOTSPOT ROUNDUP: THE LEADERS OF EACH OF THE 10 REGIONAL INNOVATION HOTSPOTS GAVE US AN UPDATE ON THE LEADING TRENDS AND SUCCESSES IN THEIR RESPECTIVE REGIONS OF NYS.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Meeting
Yearly virtual event featuring panels on startup advocacy, research discussions, and regional innovation updates from New York's 10 Regional Innovation HotSpots
Incubator Manager & Staff Training
Professional development webinars and training sessions for incubator leaders and staff across New York State
NYS Incubator Report
Monthly newsletter providing updates on incubator activities, trends, and successes across New York State
Pre-Incubation Education
Programs designed to prepare entrepreneurs for formal incubation by building foundational business skills and plans
Soft Landings Program
Supports international companies establishing New York-based subsidiaries through mentorship, business planning, and access to legal and operational resources
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 2 activities
    • Delivers pre-incubation and entrepreneurship education programs
      Runs structured entrepreneurship initiatives including a 6-week virtual program, bootcamps, and lean startup methodology-based courses that guide participants in developing business model canvases and assessing business readiness for launch.
    • Supports and coordinates a statewide network of business incubators
      Maintains a network of over 110 business incubator facilities and virtual programs across New York State, including 40 in New York City, connecting program leaders and supporting high-potential startups through member organizations.
  • Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
    • Conducts advocacy for business incubators and incubated enterprises
      Advocates in Albany and Washington, DC for resources, policies, and support benefiting business incubators and the startups they serve, addressing systemic issues affecting the incubation ecosystem.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Facilitates networking and ecosystem events for incubators and stakeholders
      Organizes an annual meeting, virtual panels, ecosystem tours, regional roundups, and community-building events that connect leaders from incubators, accelerators, co-working spaces, and Regional Innovation HotSpots across New York State.
  • Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
    • Operates the Soft Landings Program for international companies
      Supports international companies establishing subsidiaries in New York State by providing business, legal, and operational resources, mentoring, and assistance in developing expansion business plans through the Soft Landings Program.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Produces communications and media to support the innovation ecosystem
      Distributes a monthly newsletter and produces a video interview series highlighting member incubators, program updates, and advocacy initiatives to engage thousands of stakeholders in New York State’s innovation economy.
  • Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Provides training and professional development for incubator managers and staff
      Offers webinars, workshops, and educational programming on topics such as startup advocacy, technology incubation, and economic development to build the capacity of business incubator professionals across New York State.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$134K
Contributions & grants$79K59%
Program service revenue$11K8%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$128K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$15K
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13K
Cash$39K
Investments$0
Liabilities$22K
Net assets$13K
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +79.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARC ALESSI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20 $15K
board members · 5
  • ARIELLA TROTSENKO — DIRECTOR
  • DEBORAH NOVICK — DIRECTOR
  • EBONY MILLER-WESLEY — DIRECTOR
  • JAMEY HOOSE — DIRECTOR
  • SETH MULLIGAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Ayuntamiento de Madrid Partner — Collaborating to develop a joint program for soft landing of startups between Madrid and New York.
  • Business Incubator Association of New York State Inc Network — Statewide network member organization for business incubators
  • Chuck Schumer Government — Senator Chuck Schumer has participated in the BIANYS Webinar Series, indicating a relationship with federal policymakers.
  • Cooley LLP Partner — Legal services partner linked on BIA/NYS website
  • ESD/NYSTAR Government — Engaged Matt Watson from ESD/NYSTAR for closing remarks at the annual meeting, reflecting a connection to state innovation funding and policy programs.
  • FuzeHub Partner — Partner organization linked through BIA/NYS website
  • Grow with Google Partner — Collaborates with Grow with Google to access workshop content, guides, and other resources for members.
  • NYS ESD Government — NYS ESD is referenced through its commissioner as a past speaker at the BIANYS Annual Meeting, indicating a professional connection with a state economic development agency.
  • New York State Economic Development Department Government — Linked via ESD.gov, indicating a state government affiliation
  • Nixon Peabody LLP Partner — Professional services partner linked on BIA/NYS website
  • SUNY Oswego Partner — Collaborated with Dr. Sarfraz Mian from SUNY Oswego for a Q&A on technology incubation and acceleration.
  • SUNY Oswego Partner — Collaborated with Dr. Sarfraz Mian from SUNY Oswego on research and publication related to business and technology incubation.
  • Startup Tech Valley Partner — Collaborates to present a founder showcase at the annual meeting closing reception.
  • Steve Blank Partner — Utilizes the Steve Blank lean startup methodology in its entrepreneurship bootcamp curriculum.
  • Tom DiNapoli Government — NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is listed as a former guest speaker at the BIANYS Annual Meeting, indicating engagement with state leadership.
  • accelerators Partner — Partners with accelerators to provide guidance and resources for international companies expanding into New York.
  • business incubators Network — Connects and collaborates with business incubators across New York State.
  • for-profit incubators Partner — Includes for-profit incubators as members and operational partners in its network.
  • incubated companies Network — Includes and supports companies currently participating in incubator programs.
  • incubators Partner — Connects international companies with incubators to support market entry and business development in New York.
  • public and private universities Partner — Collaborates with public and private universities that host member incubators.
  • regional nonprofit economic development organizations Partner — Partners with regional nonprofit economic development organizations operating business incubators.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Advocacy to Strengthen Support for Incubated Enterprises
    methodology: advocacy_for_enterprises
    By advocating for policy and resource support, the organization strengthens the sustainability and growth of incubator-based enterprises, because systemic advocacy increases public and institutional investment in early-stage ventures.
  • De-risking Private Investment through Incubation
    methodology: de-risking_private_investment
    By providing professionally managed business incubation, the organization reduces risk for private investors in early-stage companies, because structured support and validation mechanisms increase startup viability and attract capital.
  • Network-Facilitated Innovation Ecosystem Development
    methodology: networked_ecosystem_development
    By building and sustaining a connected network of incubators, startups, and stakeholders, the organization drives regional economic growth, because collaboration and resource-sharing across the innovation ecosystem amplify impact beyond what isolated actors can achieve.
  • Soft Landings with Integrated Mentorship for Market Entry
    methodology: soft_landing_support
    By providing international startups with integrated business guidance, cultural immersion, and mentorship, the organization reduces barriers to U.S. market entry, because tailored support in legal, operational, and sales domains increases the likelihood of successful expansion.
  • Targeted Programming to Advance Incubator-Led Entrepreneurship
    methodology: lean_startup_programming
    By delivering structured, incubator-led programming grounded in lean startup methodology, the organization advances entrepreneurial success, because iterative model validation with mentorship increases the likelihood of market fit and venture scalability.