FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Commercialization Competition
As part of the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund, FuzeHub holds an annual Commercialization Competition. Companies throughout New York State compete to demonstrate the commercialization potential of their technology or product.
The FuzeHub Commercialization Competition is intended to help small manufacturing and technology companies further develop their prototype in an effort to pursue additional investment and customers as well as strengthen their “go-to-market” strategies, as they move from new product/production method to marketplace.
- FuzeHub's 2025 Commercialization Competition application period is now open. The deadline to apply is August 8.
- The 2026 Commercialization Competition will open July 6.
2026 Award Details
Companies have the chance to be awarded up to $150,000.
Eligibility
Companies are required to have an existing tangible prototype.
- Applicants must be available to present in person October 27-28, 2026 in Buffalo, NY.
- Applicants must propose to fund activities to improve upon an existing tangible prototype and/or their “go-to-market” strategy.
- Company must reside and operate in New York State, and at least one founder must reside in NYS.
- Company must be pre-revenue.
- Company must be pre-seed.
- Company must be registered with Dun & Bradstreet, and have an eligible North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code specific to manufacturing identified in their D&B profile.
Timeline
Applications Open
July 6, 2026
Applications Close
August 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
Finalists Notified
Late September 2026
Live Presentation
October 27-28, 2026
Click here to download a copy of the application questions for reference.
Posted/Modified July 6, 2025. Please check back for any updates.
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