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The Center for Innovation & Economic Development (CIED) is a New York State certified business incubator operated by SUNY Fredonia. Formerly called the Fredonia Technology Incubator (FTI), the CIED provides entrepreneurs with access to work-ready space, business consulting, mentoring and training, professional services, assistance with business formation, networking opportunities, and connections to University resources and student interns. We also provide SUNY Fredonia students applied learning opportunities.
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"Eighty seven percent of businesses that graduate from an incubation program are still in business within five years, versus 50% of those that have not had this support."
-Ned Smith, Senior Writer, Business News Daily
"Without the Incubator I would not have launched and grown my business as quickly and successfully as I have."
-Lori J. Lehnen P.E. President, L2 Engineering D.P.C., NYS Certified Women Business
The CIED is a StartUp NY Designated Space, providing administrative and business services, mentoring, networking, professional consulting, educational opportunities, and access to capital and work ready space.
The CIED is a member of WIN, Managed by University at Buffalo Business & Entrepreneur Partnerships, WIN connects startups to UB’s vast resources, including student talent, faculty expertise, entrepreneurial support programs, and world class facilities.
"This network of support has created a culture of innovation and success around the state, thanks to ground-level services that make a dramatic difference in a start-up company’s next steps."
