dig (design innovation garage) is one of the first coworking spaces in Buffalo, New York.
Location
Buffalo, New York
Project Scope
6,000 sq ft
objective
Build and Launch coworking space, inside 4 story business incubator on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
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Buffalo’s startup scene emerged around 2010 and dig quickly became the epicenter for entreprneeurial acticity in the city. The social mission of dig was to provide fledgling entrepreneurs and underserved communities access to the tech and corporate sectors.
Highlights:
1.
Mentorship Program: dig’s Mechanics
Managed 100+ business mentors, pairing their expertise with the specific needs of fledgling entrepreneurs and startup companies.
2.
Media spotlight
Secured substantial positive press about activity and importance of dig, most notably in The New York Times, USA Today, Financial Times, Buffalo Business First, and The Buffalo News.
3.
Catalyst for business development
Developed international business attraction strategy, resulting in site visits from Canadian incubators and their startup companies visiting for U.S. market entry.
