Diane Mbombo-Tite’s journey from asylum seeker to entrepreneur is a testament to resilience and opportunity. After fleeing the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2015, she arrived…

Diane Moore wanted to be her own boss – and ESD’s MWBE Division helped make that dream a reality. Moore, a lifelong Bronx resident, founded her company, CleanWork…

Each February, ESD celebrates Black entrepreneurs who are shaping New York’s economy through hard work and innovation. As part of our #BlackHistoryMonth series, we’re…

Empire State Development is committed to empowering Black entrepreneurs, who play a vital role in New York State’s economy. During this Black History Month, we celebrate…

Why are small businesses successful in the Southern Tier? Here are just a few reasons: Transforming Downtowns Two New York State economic…

Entrepreneur Development ESD’s Entrepreneur Development team supports individuals interested in starting a business or that recently started…

ESD’s Life Science Division manages a diverse portfolio of programs aimed at benefiting small life science businesses and start-ups across the State. With its core mission of…

The Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) programs and innovation centers emphasize the importance of working with industry as a way to leverage New York…

Capital Access ensures that small businesses across New York are able to secure loans and other financing instruments to grow and sustain their businesses. From working capital…

NY Ventures is New York State’s venture fund, and is investing in entrepreneurs, fund managers, and accelerators to fuel New York’s innovation ecosystem. ESD…