SolarScope Heads to Rochester for New York State Business Plan Finals

[Buffalo, NY] – SolarScope is thrilled to announce its advancement to the final round of the 2026 New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC). After a rigorous regional qualifying round, the team behind the innovative lead-grading platform will travel to Rochester on April 22nd to pitch their venture on the state’s largest stage for collegiate entrepreneurship. The state finals, held at the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship, bring together the most innovative student-led startups from across New York’s ten regions. SolarScope will join an elite group of finalists competing for a share of over $100,000 in prize money and invaluable mentorship from industry leaders. Building Momentum in ClimateTech This milestone follows months of intensive development, customer discovery, and refining the SolarScope algorithm. The platform, which identifies high-value prospects for the solar industry, aims to reduce customer acquisition costs and accelerate the transition to clean energy. The competition provides a critical platform to showcase the team's hard work and the potential impact of this technology on the renewable energy market. "We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue building and sharing what we’ve been working on," said the SolarScope team. "The support from our mentors, peers, and the Buffalo community has been instrumental in getting us to this stage. We’re looking forward to connecting with other visionary teams and the panel of judges in Rochester." The Road to the Finals The NYBPC is a premier venture creation competition that fosters entrepreneurship across New York State. By advancing to the finals, SolarScope has demonstrated not only a viable business model but also the technical excellence and passion required to scale a modern software solution in the "Smart Infrastructure" space. The upcoming pitch in Rochester will feature: Live Pitch Sessions: Presenting to a panel of venture capitalists, angel investors, and experienced energy professionals. Startup Expo: Engaging with ecosystem leaders and potential pilot partners. Grand Prize Round: Competing for the top honors and critical seed funding to fuel SolarScope’s next phase of growth. What’s Next As the team prepares for the April 22nd competition, the focus remains on perfecting the pitch and finalizing the latest iterations of the lead-grading software. Stay tuned to our website and social media channels for live updates from Rochester and behind-the-scenes looks at our preparation as we compete for the state title.