Defense Industry Assistance

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Overview

Overview

ESD is committed to assisting the NY State defense industry in remaining an integral part of the warfighting supply chain.  With the help of NYSTAR funded centers and partners, ESD is strengthening and growing the defense ecosystem, supply chain and industry in general to better protect U.S. troops and citizens.

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Funding

Funding

Defense Industry Assistance Grants

About: ESD offers grants for collaborations between non-profit organizations and small or mid-sized defense industry suppliers or early-stage defense focused companies, working together on eligible diversification projects. These grants are available for projects through which these companies will diversify their markets.  This is a competitive grant process.  Selected recipients can receive up to $50,000 towards their project.

Eligibility: New York State not-for-profit organizations, including institutions of higher education together, with their partner, a New York State small or medium sized business that meets one of the criteria below.

  • Is a New York State company funded through the Department of Defense under the Small Business Innovation Research program or Small Business Technology Transfer program or;
  • Is a New York State company that receives 30% or more of their revenue from the Department of Defense.

Eligible projects include those that assist such a manufacturer or early-stage company to diversify its existing or prospective customer base. Such projects may include but are not limited to new market identification and strategies, export training and services, product development or redesign, and training of workers as necessary to support entry into a new market.

Deadline for submission: February 28, 2019

How to Apply: Read the applicable guidelines for the funding opportunity.  Download, complete, and submit the application with all required attachments. When uploading a budget, the template provided is the only accepted format. If you have questions or would like to speak with program staff to discuss potential grant projects, please email defense-industry-assistance@esd.ny.gov .

*Internet Explorer is required to complete and submit the online application form.  If you do not have access to Internet Explorer, the form can be downloaded to your computer, completed and emailed to NYSTARSupport@esd.ny.gov.

 

RFP ESD 2018 Defense Diversification Assistance

About: An ESD RFP is open for small or mid-sized defense industry suppliers or early-stage defense focused companies working together with a non-profit organization on a two-stage diversification project. These grants will be awarded in two stages; Stage I- Defense Diversification Planning and Strategy, and; Stage II-  Defense Diversification Plan Implementation.   This is a competitive grant process.  Selected recipients can receive up to $70,000 total towards their two-stage project; up to $20,000 in Stage I and up to $50,000 in Stage II.

Eligibility: New York State small or medium sized business that meets one of the criteria below and who partner with a New York State not-for-profit organization, including institutions of higher education.

  • Is a New York State company funded through the Department of Defense under the Small Business Innovation Research program or Small Business Technology Transfer program or;
  • Is a New York State company that receives 30% or more of their revenue from the Department of Defense.

Eligible projects for Stage I include those that will be focused on diversification research, planning, and strategy.  Projects may consist of those that assist defense supply chain companies or defense-focused early-stage companies with identifying opportunities and needs aimed at diversifying their existing or prospective customer base toward commercial markets or non-U.S. defense markets.  The applicant must clearly demonstrate how the collaborating non-profit’s assets and/or services will be leveraged to assist the company in its diversification efforts.

* Eligibility for RFP- ESD 2018 Defense Diversification Assistance-Stage II: Please note only selected recipients for Stage I grant funding will be eligible to submit proposals for Stage II funding.

Deadline for Stage I submissions: December 14, 2018

How to Apply: Read the applicable RFP for the funding opportunity.  Download, complete, and submit the application with all required attachments. When uploading a budget, the template provided is the only accepted format. If you have questions or would like to speak with program staff to discuss potential grant projects, please email defense-industry-assistance@esd.ny.gov .

  • RFP: ESD 2018 Defense Diversification Assistance – please follow this link to access all documents for this funding opportunity
  • Completed Stage I applications should be sent via email to defense-industry-assistance@esd.ny.gov with the subject line:  RFP: ESD 2018 Defense Diversification Assistance Stage I.  (If sending via mail carrier, please see RFP for instructions.)

 

Manufacturing Technology Advancement Grants

About: ESD offers grants for projects through which companies will adopt or advance a technology related to certain Manufacturing USA Institutes (listed below).  This is a competitive grant process.  Selected recipients can receive up to $50,000 towards their project.

  1. American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated (AIM)Photonics- integrated photonics
  2. America Makes- additive manufacturing and 3D printing
  3. Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII)- digital design, manufacturing, automation, smart manufacturing
  4. Institute for Advanced Composite Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) -advanced polymer composites

Eligibility: New York State manufacturing companies or New York State not-for-profit organizations, including institutions of higher education providing consulting or other services as described further in the guidelines.

Deadlines for submission:
December 15, 2018
February 15, 2019

How to Apply: Read the applicable guidelines for the funding opportunity.  Download, complete, and submit the application with all required attachments. When uploading a budget, the template provided is the only accepted format. If you have questions or would like to speak with program staff to discuss potential grant projects, please email NYSTARsupport@esd.ny.gov .

*Internet Explorer is required to complete and submit the online application form.  If you do not have access to Internet Explorer, the form can be downloaded to your computer, completed and emailed to NYSTARSupport@esd.ny.gov .

2018-2019 Cybersecurity Assistance for NYS Defense Manufacturers

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Eligibility: Details Coming Soon
Deadline for Submissions: Details Coming Soon
How to Apply: Details Coming Soon

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Events

Events

Current
November 13, 2018- NYSTAR Defense Diversification Workshop- Rochester, NY

Past Events
August 14, 2018- NYSTAR Defense Diversification Workshop- Saratoga Springs, NY

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Market Research

Market Research

2018 NY Defense Industry Market Study by Chmura Economics & Analytics

Executive Summary

Regional Snapshots

  1. Capital District
  2. Central New York
  3. Finger Lakes
  4. Long Island
  5. Mid-Hudson
  6. Mohawk Valley
  7. New York City
  8. North Country
  9. Southern Tier
  10. Western New York
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NYSTAR Programs and Resources

NYSTAR Programs and Resources

Leverage New York State’s unparalleled investment in world-class technology assets and expertise with programs that can assist your company from start-up through maturity. Resources include NYSTAR's 70+ funded facilities and tools that enable growth.

 

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Contact

Contact

Email: defense-industry-assistance@esd.ny.gov

Deanine Lena, Defense Industry Assistance Program Manager- (518) 292-5145

Christopher Medve, Defense Diversification Specialist- (518) 292-5206