The Element 46 Tech Accelerator, powered by Quay and formerly known as Cela Innovation, held its Demo Day for the spring 2025 cohort on June 12. The event took place in Westchester County and was attended by over 100 individuals, including investors, entrepreneurs, press members, and mentors. Guests also included representatives from the Business Incubator Association of New York State.
Ken Jenkins, Westchester County Executive, remarked on the event: “The pitches showcased during Demo Day were an outstanding representation of the curiosity, drive and innovation that Westchester’s startup community has become known for. It was a pleasure to welcome guests from across New York’s startup and incubator community for this event and to share Westchester’s commitment to nurturing the entrepreneurial ecosystem with our peers.”
Bridget Gibbons, Director of Economic Development for Westchester County, commented: “The Element 46 Tech Accelerator has become a launching pad to help enterprising tech startups progress beyond a beta or MVP, scale their userbase, and secure funding. We congratulate these 11 startups on their early successes and look forward to watching them reach new heights as part of Westchester’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.”
Deborah Novick, Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Westchester County, added: “This group of graduating startups was diverse in mission, insightful, analytical, collaborative, and determined to advance their venture during a short time. We are proud to support emerging tech startups through the Element 46 program while further building a strong entrepreneur and tech landscape here in Westchester.”
John Lynn, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at QUAY Acceleration stated: “This Spring 2025 cohort reflects the incredible range of world-class ventures being built right here in Westchester from AI to sustainability game development and beyond. Element 46 has become a space where talented founders can grow with the support of a connected resourceful community. Each Demo Day reminds us that innovation happens in our communities and Element 46 is poised to play a growing role in Westchester’s startup world.”
Applications are now open for those interested in joining the Fall 2025 cohort at Element 46 Tech Accelerator. Further information about applying can be found on their website.
The Office of Economic Development in Westchester County focuses on improving economic conditions within the county by creating jobs and fostering growth.
