Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of EXPRESS NY (Expediting Processes and Regulations to Enable Streamlined Services), a new statewide effort to make government work better by tackling outdated and burdensome regulations, policies, and practices that stand in the way of delivering for New Yorkers. EXPRESS NY is the next phase in the governor’s 2026 State of the State commitment to cut excessive red tape to speed up government and make it easier, faster, and more affordable to deliver the critical projects and services that New Yorkers need.

The Upstate Capital Impact Exchange is a one-day convening of investors, fund managers, founders, policymakers, and regional leaders focused on how regions attract, deploy, and scale early- and later-stage capital. The program highlights New York State’s investment ecosystem as a national model for how institutional and public capital can catalyze private investment and regional growth.
Paid registration required.

Funded by Empire State Development’s NY Ventures, the initiative provides no-cost, hands-on legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to high-growth startups.Qualifying life sciences and biotech start-ups can learn more here.

Isle of Man will host their 4th annual innovation challenge to accelerate health and social care sectors. Applications for the 2026 cohort are due February 27, 2026 and final presentations scheduled for June 25, 2026.