Scout startups in Rochester

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Startup ecosystem standing

Where Rochester ranks

Rankings that list Rochester
Ranking	Edition	Position	Since last edition	Trust	What it measures
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)	2025	#201	No prior edition	B	Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate

Positions as published in each edition. The ranking name opens its method and trust notes, the edition opens the full list, and publisher sources are listed below. Trust grades cover method, transparency and whether places are paid for.

7 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Rochester

Accelerators 2

Accelerator

Luminate Accelerator

Accelerating optics, photonics, and imaging startups.

Accelerator

Bluespout

Accelerating disruptive startups.

Incubators 2

Incubator

The Commissary

Empowering food entrepreneurs through shared kitchen space and support.

Incubator

RIT Venture Creations Incubator

Supporting startups with resources and coaching.

Venture studios 2

Venture studio

For ClimateTech

Accelerating climate tech innovations for a sustainable future.

Venture studio

MARL Startup Studio

Building the future of engineering and tech startups.

Investors 1

Investor

Excell Partners, Inc.

Investing in high-tech startups in Upstate New York.

Based here, most-ranked first

Universities in Rochester

University

University of Rochester

Listed in 3 rankings

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Raising in Rochester

Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.

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Finding startups in Rochester

Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.

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Scouting in Rochester

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Questions about Rochester

How does Rochester rank as a startup ecosystem?

Its best position is #201 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).

How many startup investors are based in Rochester?

Superscout has a profile for 1 investor based in Rochester: Excell Partners, Inc..

Are there accelerators or incubators in Rochester?

Yes. Superscout lists 2 accelerators, 2 incubators and 2 venture studios based there, including Luminate Accelerator, The Commissary and For ClimateTech.

Which universities in Rochester are on Superscout?

One university has a profile: University of Rochester.

Geographic proximity

Nearby cities to Rochester

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Amherst

98 km away

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Buffalo

107 km away

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Syracuse

120 km away

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Ithaca

121 km away

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Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.

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