Business incubators and other innovative programs to grow your business
New York State offers resources designed to enable new and existing businesses to become more competitive through the use of innovative technologies. Empire State Development's Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) programs and centers emphasize the importance of working with industry as a way to leverage New York State’s technology strengths to produce new products. The state also offers other innovation development support resources, including financial incentives, to foster university collaboration, research and innovation.
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NYSTAR programs
Leverage New York State’s unparalleled investment in world-class technology assets and expertise with programs that can assist your company from start-up through maturity. Resources include NYSTAR's 70+ funded facilities and tools that enable growth.
Centers of Excellence
New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership
New York State Accelerators and Competitions
NYS-Certified Business Incubator and Innovation Hot Spot Program
Matching Grants Leverage Program
New York State Science & Technology Law Center
Cornell Center for Materials Research (CCMR)
Innovation Matching Grants Program
New York Fashion Innovation Center
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New York’s rich and diverse regions offer a multitude of advantages for business, from world-class cities to transportation hubs to innovation hot spots and regions ideal for manufacturing, tech, R&D, farming and more.
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