Accelerate Long Island

Accelerate Long Island is a non-profit organization that functions as a startup accelerator. It is a collaboration among Long Island's research and academic institutions and its business community, dedicated to commercializing research and supporting early-stage technology companies. It provides funding, mentorship, and networking with a focus on industries like Information Technology, Biotech/Life Sciences, and Energy. The organization has managed several funds, including the Accelerate Long Island Seed Fund and the Accelerate NY Seed Fund, often backed by grants from New York State's Empire State Development.