Finals - October 5, 2017

Eyes on the million dollar prize.

Watch our finalists make the pitch of their lives – LIVE @ Shea’s! – for a shot at our million dollar grand prize. By the end of the night, eight startups will have won a cut of $5 million in cash prizes.

Got a favorite finalist? You’ll have the chance to cast your vote for our People’s Choice Award.

The show starts promptly at 6pm. Doors open at 5pm and we strongly encourage you to take your seats early.

This event is free and open to the public, but you must RSVP to attend. 

Illuminating Buffalo's Startup Scene: Bright Buffalo Niagara

Last week, entrepreneurs and investors from across Western New York gathered at the Hotel Henry for the annual Bright Buffalo Niagara Entrepreneur Expo. Rachel's Remedy, a startup that sells the only FDA-approved moist heat pack for breastfeeding mothers, took home the $20,000 grand prize, along with an automatic pass into the 43North Semifinals.

Check out this week's episode of 43Forward for more, and subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you don't miss an episode!

And for even more about Bright Buffalo Niagara and the Entrepreneur Expo, check out our full recap.