Eligibility
To participate in START-UP NY, your company must meet the following requirements:
- Be a new business in New York State, or an existing New York business relocating to or expanding within the state
- Partner with a New York State college or university
- Create new jobs and contribute to the economic development of the local community
List of Ineligible Businesses
- Retail and wholesale businesses
- Restaurants
- Law and accounting firms
- Medical or dental practices
- Real estate management companies/brokers
- Hospitality
- Retail banking
- Utilities and energy production
- Finance and financial services
- Businesses providing personal services
- Businesses providing business administration support and services