GENIUS NY Announces 12 Semifinalists for Cohort 10 of Its Accelerator Program
CenterState CEO has announced 12 semifinalists for Cohort 10 of GENIUS NY, the world's largest business accelerator focused on unmanned systems and robotics. The program, funded by Empire State Development and supported by National Grid, invests up to $3 million annually across five finalist companies.

Highlights
- GENIUS NY Cohort 10 has selected 12 semifinalist companies from the global drone and robotics startup community.
- GENIUS NY is the world's largest business accelerator dedicated to unmanned systems and robotics, operated by CenterState CEO.
- The program invests up to $3 million annually, split across five finalist companies selected each cycle.
- Funding comes from Empire State Development, with additional support provided by National Grid.
- The five Cohort 10 finalists will receive direct investment and full entrepreneurial support through the program's residency model.
CenterState CEO has announced that 12 companies have advanced to the semifinal round of Cohort 10 of the GENIUS NY accelerator program.
About GENIUS NY
Operated by CenterState CEO, funded by Empire State Development, and supported by National Grid, GENIUS NY is the world's largest business accelerator program dedicated to the unmanned systems and robotics sector.
The program operates on a residency-based model, committing up to $3 million in total annual investment across five finalist companies. It is designed to help startups scale rapidly within the drone and robotics industries.
Cohort 10 Semifinal Highlights
The 12 semifinalist companies will compete through subsequent evaluation rounds for a place among the five finalists. Those five winning companies will receive direct investment from the program along with comprehensive entrepreneurial mentorship and support resources.
The Cohort 10 entrants span a diverse range of applications within the unmanned systems and robotics space, reflecting the sector's continued momentum and capacity for innovation.
Program Background
Since its founding, GENIUS NY has consistently attracted drone and robotics startups from around the world, establishing itself as one of the most prominent accelerators for the unmanned systems industry in North America. The program plays a significant role in advancing New York State's technology ecosystem.
For the full list of semifinalist companies and details on the upcoming selection timeline, follow official announcements from CenterState CEO.
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