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ideaHUb Incubator
Also known as: Hofstra ideaHUb, ideaHUb
Hofstra University · Hempstead, NY
A New York State Certified Business Incubator located in a 4,811-square-foot facility in Leo A. Guthart Hall for Innovation and Discovery. Provides co-working space, makerspace, mentorship, professional service reimbursement, internships, legal office hours, and coaching for early-stage companies. Part of the Long Island Innovation Hot Spot network. Funded by Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation.
Quick fit check
- Indirect support only
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
—
Equity
None
Application
Rolling
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-22
High confidence
Participants
Open to Hofstra-affiliated founders and regional startups. Contact: ideaHUb@hofstra.edu. Incubator Coordinator: Natalia Sandor.
Verification Gaps
- Total number of companies incubated over program lifespan
- Capital raised or other outcome metrics for incubator graduates
- Selection criteria and acceptance rate not specified
ideaHUb Incubator
Facilities
4,811 sq ft with open co-working floor plan, presentation/event area, kitchen/lounge, meeting and conference rooms, and makerspace equipped with Form Labs, Ultimakers, Stratysys Mojo 3D printers, laser cutter, HTC Vive, Phantom 3 Drone, milling machine, Arduinos/Raspberry Pis, vinyl cutter, fashion area.
Offerings
- Professional service reimbursement on cost-share basis
- Student intern connections via Handshake
- Legal office hours
- Monthly events: Fireside Chats, Female Founders, Hub Huddles
- Coaching and mentorship
- LI HotSpot ecosystem connection
Current Companies
Citrusly Fresh, Hair Life Regeneration, Our Bloom (women's health), Hivemind Blender, Plant Up, Wonder In. Affiliate: Count (CPA continuing education). Past: Change Impact, Cloudscann, CMS BioTechnologies, Customary, Sightful, Violet, Wonder Shuffle, Work Everywhere (13+ total).
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News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting ideaHUb Incubator at Hofstra University.
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Hofstra University
ideaHUb Incubator Program Page
Official page for the ideaHUb, a 4,811-square-foot NYS Certified Business Incubator in Guthart Hall. Includes makerspace (3D printers, laser cutter, drone, etc.), co-working, event space. Offers mentorship, professional reimbursements, internships, legal office hours, coaching, and LI Innovation Hot Spot connection. Lists 6 current incubator companies and 13+ past companies.
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Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Homepage
Hofstra University
Hofstra University
Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Homepage
Official IIE homepage. University-wide institute fostering entrepreneurship through boot camps, workshops, and mentor sessions. Home to Scott Skodnek BDC (State EAC). Core enterprises include Hofstra-Digital Remedy Venture Challenge and Unispan Records student-run record label. Three program areas: ideaHUb incubator, Community Initiatives (EAC, ASCEND, MWBE), and Faculty & Students programs.
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