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SEED Loan Fund

Character-based loan program for start-ups and existing businesses in the Capital Region of New York.
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Spring 2026 Program Session
Application Calendar

December 1, 2025
to
January 27, 2026

 SEED Application Portal open and accepting applications for the Spring 2026 program session.

The portal will remain open until January 27, 2026, or we receive 150 applications.


January 30, 2026

 Deadline for completing the SEED Applicant Interview.  Applicants that fail to complete the SEED Applicant Interview by the deadline will not be considered for the Spring 2026 session of the program.


February 9, 2026

Applicant acceptance/declination notifications sent via e-mail to all applicants.
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Spring 2026 Program Session
Class Schedule


Initial Class Meeting
 


Week of
February 17, 2026.  

Date and time to be announced.


Weekly Program Classes


Tuesday Evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  All classes are virtual (Zoom).

Class Dates:

  • February 17, 2026
  • February 24, 2026
  • March 3, 2026
  • March 10, 2026
  • March 24, 2026
  • March 31, 2026
  • April 7, 2026
  • April 14, 2026
  • April 21, 2026
  • April 28, 2026



Pitch Presentations


Week of
May 4, 2026.

Date and time to be announced.
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SEED Program Partners

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