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Empire State Development

Supports New York State economic growth through development and innovation programs.

United Statesesd.ny.gov
Key stats
Annual funding—
Programs7
Active grants0
Total grants6
About

Empire State Development is New York State's main economic development agency. It convenes regional councils, manages business incentives and serves as the state umbrella for growth, redevelopment and export support. Through the Regional Economic Development Council process alone, it channels more than $750 million a year in state resources, with additional activity in DRI, NY Forward and POWER UP…

Programs & grants under this funder
GENIUS NY

Supports World's largest accelerator for drones, robotics and autonomous systems in prizes plus long residency in Central New York.

1 grant
GENIUS NY Round 10
Between cycles
$3M pool
Global NY Fund Grant Program

Supports export grants for NY businesses entering or expanding international markets.

1 grant
Global NY Fund Grant
Between cycles
— pool
POWER UP Grant Program

Supports Capital grants for proactive electric infrastructure to create power ready, shovel ready sites across New York State.

1 grant
POWER UP Grant Program
Between cycles
$100M pool
REDC Consolidated Funding Application

Backs New York capital projects creating jobs and strengthening regional economies through competitive grants.

1 grant
REDC CFA Round 15
Between cycles
— pool
ESD Innovation Matching Grants

Helps ESD Innovation Matching Grants pair public funds with startup cost share for New York technology projects.

NY Excelsior Jobs R&D Tax Credit Component

Supports New York Excelsior innovation tax incentives to strengthen technology startups.

1 grant
NY Excelsior Jobs R&D Tax Credit Component
Between cycles
— pool
NY Life Sciences R&D Credit

Offers New York life sciences tax credits to innovation teams building better diagnostics.

1 grant
NY Life Sciences R&D Credit
Between cycles
— pool
Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: esd.ny.gov