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New York State Innovation Matching Grants Program is a grant from Empire State Development (NYSTAR) that funds technology-driven economic growth by matching federal SBIR and STTR awards for New York-based small businesses. NYSTAR's mission is to foster innovation and commercialization of new technologies by providing resources, funding, and support to businesses, universities, and research institutions across New York State.
Eligible applicants are New York-based small businesses with 100 or fewer employees that have a pending or recently awarded federal SBIR or STTR grant. Awards range from $100,000 to $200,000, with the next application deadline on April 8, 2026.
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NYSTAR Request for Proposals and Applications Submission Portal The mission of Empire State Development (“ESD”) is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing, and other forms of assistance.
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) aims to foster technology-driven economic growth in New York State by supporting innovation and commercialization of new technologies.
NYSTAR does this by providing resources, funding, and support to businesses, universities, and research institutions across the state. On this web portal, you can review and respond to Requests for Proposals and Applications for NYSTAR Programs. Please review the guidelines and eligibility criteria carefully for each opportunity before beginning your submission.
NYSTAR Opportunities Include: Innovation Matching Grants Program Program Manager: Melanie LaRose Contact: IMGProgram@esd. ny. gov New York Global Entrepreneurs Program (NYGEP) Program Manager: Toby Garcia Contact: NYGEP@esd.
ny. gov If you have questions regarding a Proposal, Application, or Program, please email the relevant Program Manager identified above. If you would like to learn more about NYSTAR or ESD, please visit our websites at esd.
ny. gov/innovation-development-support and esd. ny.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: New York-based small businesses with 100 or fewer employees. Must have a pending or recently awarded federal SBIR/STTR grant. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100,000 - $200,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is a periodic program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
New York State Innovation Matching Grants Program is funded by Empire State Development (NYSTAR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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