Semifinalists for final 43North competition announced
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the 15 semifinalists for the final 43North startup competition in Buffalo on Tuesday. The cohort features a strong focus on artificial intelligence and includes representative businesses from Buffalo, Rochester, and Toronto. These companies will now compete for the opportunity to secure investment and scale their operations within the Western New York region.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The 15 semifinalists for the final 43North startup competition in Buffalo were announced on Tuesday. The semifinalists, which were announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul, include two startups from Buffalo, one from Rochester, and one from Toronto. Several of the startups are focused on AI. “This year’s semifinalists represent the next generation [...]
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