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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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Fall 2026 Program Session
Application Calendar

July 13, 2026
to
August 21, 2026

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

The portal will remain open until August 21, 2026, or we receive 150 applications.


September 4, 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
Fall 2026 session of the program.


September 10, 2026

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


Initial Class Meeting
 


Week of
September 21, 2026.  



Weekly Program Classes


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

Class Dates:

  • September 21, 2026
  • September 28, 2026
  • October 5, 2026
  • October 12, 2026
  • October 19, 2026
  • October 26, 2026
  • November 2, 2026
  • November 9, 2026
  • November 16, 2026
  • November 23, 2026
  • November 30, 2026



Pitch Presentations


Week of
December 7, 2026.

Date and time to be announced.
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SEED Program Partners

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