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Pre-seed and Seed Matching Fund Program is sponsored by Empire State Development (ESD) / NY Ventures. This program supports high-growth startup companies in their early stages of development through equity investments. These investments must be matched by the private sector, with a requirement of at least $1 of private sector investment for every $1 invested by NY Ventures.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Early-stage businesses with existing operations in New York State. Equity investments are provided. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 to $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Pre-seed and Seed Matching Fund Program is funded by Empire State Development (ESD) / NY Ventures. 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.
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The RFI closed June 22. Now the forum is standing up. AI Forge is a jointly governed, university-led venture funding interpretability, control, and adversarial robustness in one-year Project Ventures — here's how the 15 challenges, the CAISI tie, and the nonprofit administrator reshape who gets funded.
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