New York State Partnerships
Empire State Development (ESD) is New York State's primary agent for economic development, dedicated to making New York the most compelling place in which to live, work and do business. ESD works in partnership with the public and private sectors to create an environment that spurs innovation and economic development while enhancing New York State' s competitive advantage as the world capital for many industries, ranging from finance and media to technology and agriculture.
Grow-NY
Grow-NY is a business competition focused on growing an enduring food and agriculture innovation cluster in the Grow-NY region. The competition attracts innovative, high-growth food and agriculture startups from across the globe and engages them in the region’s rapidly-growing startup ecosystem.
The Grow-NY region of Upstate New York is filled with leading-edge academic and commercial resources in food and agriculture. These resources fuel the rapidly-growing startup culture and innovation hub that is thriving in the region.
The Grow-NY competition will leverage the region’s existing resources and firmly establish New York state as one of the best communities in the world for food and agriculture companies to put down roots.
The Tech Garden
The Tech Garden (TTG) is the place in Central New York for tech entrepreneurs to find a full range of incubation services needed to achieve their venture goals. Through TTG Roadmap, members are assessed and offered programs, events, and resources in tailored packages from co-working, where entrepreneurs can connect and work, to full-service incubation that delivers a business case, pitch deck, and funding opportunities.
The Tech Garden is part of the innovation and entrepreneurship portfolio of CenterState CEO. CenterState CEO is a private, not-for-profit organization that serves 12 counties of Central New York as an economic development strategist, business leadership organization, and chamber of commerce dedicated to the success of its members and the prosperity of the region.
