Grow-NY is an early-stage accelerator and $1M top prize business competition focused on strengthening the resilient food and agriculture innovation cluster in Upstate New York. From soil tech to snack foods, and from across the globe, the competition attracts innovative, high-growth potential startups and engages them in the region's rapidly growing innovation ecosystem and robust food and farming sectors. Winning companies will execute bold plans to grow jobs and create opportunity, connect with local resources and partners, and contribute to a thriving Upstate economy.