Industries in the Empire State

Agribusiness

New York State agribusiness, supporting leading companies, is fueled by farms, rich natural resources and innovative agricultural startups.

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Biotech and Life Sciences

Investment in biotech research and development, life science companies and talent, is building this world-class New York State industry.

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Cleantech and Renewable Energy

New York State, a leader in clean tech and renewable energy resources, is growing a green economy—aiming for 100% clean power by 2040.

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Craft Beverage

Breweries, wineries, distilleries and cideries are booming in New York State with support that has fueled craft beverage industry growth.

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Digital Game Development

New York is a leader in the digital game development industry, home to globally recognized companies, top academic programs and talent

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Distribution

New York, with a vast transportation network and strategic access to East Coast markets, is a key distribution hub for major companies.

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Financial Services and Insurance

New York is a global tech and talent capital, home to leading commercial and investment banks, financial services, fintech firms and insurance companies.

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Homeland and Cybersecurity

New York State’s growing homeland and cybersecurity sector produces defense industry and commercial data protection products and services.

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Industrial Machinery and Systems

New York’s design and production of industrial machinery and systems is enhanced by research that helps manufacturers improve efficiency.

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Materials Processing

New York State’s materials processing manufacturers—of alloys, ceramics, polymers and more—create many industries’ “enabling technology.”

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Optics, Photonics and Imaging

Optics, photonics and imaging (OPI) is growing in New York State, with R&D and talent and establishing the Finger Lakes as an industry hub.

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Semiconductors

With a highly educated workforce, world class R&D assets, advanced infrastructure, and globally competitive incentives, New York State is well positioned to play a leading role in America’s semiconductor manufacturing resurgence.

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Software and Digital Media

New York State’s thriving tech community and top STEM talent puts the state at the forefront of software development and digital media.

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Tech and Electronics

With robust R&D, tech and talent, New York State is growing the electronics industry from semiconductors and photonics to nanotechnology.

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Television and Film

New York State’s robust film and television industry—with incentives and support for productions—contributes billions to the economy.

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Tourism

Welcoming visitors to diverse regions—from the Adirondacks to Montauk—New York's world-class tourism industry creates jobs and a sizable economic impact.

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Transportation Equipment

New York State is the nation’s largest producer of equipment for the transit industry and a hub for unmanned aerial system development.

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