About us
Welcome to the Syracuse Tech Meetup, hosted by the INSPYRE Innovation Hub by CenterState CEO (formerly The Tech Garden)!
As Central New York’s key tech incubator and a NYS Certified Innovation Hot Spot, we support high-growth startups leveraging technology through dynamic discussions, lectures, workshops, and networking events. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, job seeker, startup founder, or industry professional, this is your space to engage with the region’s growing innovation ecosystem.
We're home to GENIUS NY, the Syracuse Surge Accelerator, Clean Tech Center and more.
With hundreds of events planned each year, we’re making this hub a center of gravity for tech and entrepreneurship in Syracuse. If you have an idea for a Tech Meetup, let us know!
📍 INSPYRE Innovation Hub (formerly The Tech Garden)
📍 235 Harrison St, Syracuse, NY 13202
📩 Have an idea for a Tech Meetup? Email Kara Jones at **kjones@centerstateceo.com**
Upcoming events
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Central New York CFA Workshop
INSPYRE Innovation Hub, 235 Harrison St, Syracuse, NY, USREGISTER HERE: Central New York CFA Workshop | Regional Economic Development Councils
The Central New York Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Workshop, presented in partnership with Empire State Development and CenterState CEO. Participants will gain insights into the CFA process and learn about state funding opportunities available to support business growth, community development and regional investment initiatives.
Cost: free
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INSPYRE Innovation Hub Open House
INSPYRE Innovation Hub, 235 Harrison St, Syracuse, NY, USJoin us to explore our startup services and programs and learn how we support entrepreneurs in Central NY!
REGISTER HERE: INSPYRE Innovation Hub Open House Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite
Join us for this orientation to explore CenterState CEO’s brand new innovation hub and learn how we support entrepreneurs in Central New York. These sessions take place the last Thursday of every month, offering the opportunity to connect with a collaborative community, tour the facility, and learn about the startup services, programs and resources we offer to empower entrepreneurs in the region.
Whether you’re an existing client of our innovation and entrepreneurship programing, considering joining our network, or just curious about what we do, this event is for you. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something big. Come discover how we can support your journey to growth and success. We look forward to seeing you there!1 attendee
Speed Networking at INSPYRE
INSPYRE Innovation Hub, 235 Harrison St, Syracuse, NY, USJoin us for a high-energy speed networking event designed to help you expand your professional connections.
REGISTER HERE: Speed Networking at INSPYRE Tickets, Tuesday, June 30 • 3:30 PM - 5 PM | Eventbrite
Engage in dynamic small-group discussions while building relationships within the CenterState CEO network which includes members, clients, and associates.
To attend this event, all participants must register in advance.Registration: 3:15 p.m.
Program: 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.Cost: Network / Member: $15
Non-network / Non-member: $301 attendee
INSPYRE Fireside Chats Presented by M&T Bank
INSPYRE Innovation Hub, 235 Harrison St, Syracuse, NY, USTrailblazing innovators who are reshaping industries and redefining what’s possible.
REGISTER HERE: INSPYRE Fireside Chats Presented by M&T Bank Tickets, Thursday, July 9 • 4 PM - 5:30 PM | Eventbrite
The next installment of INSPYRE Fireside Chats, presented by M&T Bank, features Eddie Brennan, President & CEO of Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards and 1911 Established. Brennan will share how he has transformed a 115-year-old family farm into a diversified business spanning hard cider, cannabis, agritourism, hospitality, and live events. He will discuss entrepreneurship, innovation, brand building, and balancing growth while preserving a family legacy.
Through intimate and candid conversations, INSPYRE Fireside Chats share the pivotal moments, challenges and breakthroughs that have shaped the entrepreneurial path of our guests. Attendees will gain insights into building resilient businesses, navigating uncertainty, cultivating visionary leadership and staying grounded while scaling big ideas. Whether you’re an aspiring founder, an experienced leader, or simply someone who loves a good success story, these conversations promise real-world wisdom, fresh perspectives and the chance to engage directly with inspiring entrepreneurs.
Networking to follow after presentation.
Eddie Brennan
President & CEO
Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards and 1911 EstablishedBeak & Skiff Apple Orchards and 1911 Established is a top-10 national hard cider brand rooted in a five-generation, 115-year-old family farm in LaFayette, New York.
Under Brennan’s leadership, Beak & Skiff has evolved from its agricultural origins into a multifaceted enterprise spanning hard cider and spirits production, cannabis, agritourism, lodging, cold brew coffee, private label manufacturing, and a growing live music and events platform, all in service of preserving the family farm for a sixth generation. Brennan also serves as CEO of Ayrloom, New York's #1 cannabis brand.
A builder at heart, Brennan is known for his founder-led approach to diversification, brand storytelling, and operational complexity across a multi-entity business. He brings the same values-driven mindset to the boardroom that he does to the orchard, a belief that legacy and innovation aren't in tension, but deeply connected.
Brennan also serves on the investment committee and as a board member for the Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse and is an active voice on agribusiness, consumer brands, and the evolving cannabis industry in New York State.
Cost: free to attend.
INSPYRE Fireside Chats are presented by M&T Bank.1 attendee
Past events
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