Centers for Advanced Technology Program

Empire State Development is seeking proposals from eligible universities, university-affiliated research institutes, or consortia to operate a statewide Center for Advanced Technology supporting applied research, industry technology transfer, and workforce development for up to ten years, with up to $903,954 in annual funding.

New York > Empire State Development > Division of Science, Technology and Innovation > NYSTAR


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Oct 30, 2026 09:00 PM
Sep 03, 2026 12:00 PM
10 years
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jamie.moore@esd.ny.gov
+15182925100
625 Broadway, Albany, NY, USA
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Empire State Development, through its Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR), is soliciting proposals to designate and fund a Center for Advanced Technology. The selected university, university-affiliated research institute, or consortium must conduct collaborative applied research and technology transfer with industry, provide industry-oriented education and training, develop referral networks, and support the creation, expansion, and relocation of businesses in New York State. The Center must establish an Industrial Advisory Board with representatives from companies operating within its selected technology focus. Eligible technology focuses are artificial intelligence and data-driven healthcare; medical manufacturing; space technologies and aerospace engineering; or waste-to-value and circular manufacturing technologies. The designation period may extend up to ten years, subject to satisfactory annual performance evaluations. ESD funding is up to $903,954 per year, with up to $500,000 available as first-year ramp-up funding for a newly designated Center, subject to matching-funds requirements and funding availability. The solicitation anticipates one award. Proposals must include a cover page and certifications, table of contents, glossary, one-page executive summary, 15-page proposal narrative, budgets, organizational and project materials, biographical materials, diversity documentation, and required MWBE and SDVOB participation forms. Proposals must be submitted by email with all required attachments.

Classification Codes
NAICS541713Research and Development in Nanotechnology
PSCAR72RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - COMMERCIAL PROGRAMS - APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT
Smart Codes
applied research programstechnology transfer servicesworkforce development training
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Service
Timeline
Sep 3, 2026-Issue Date
Sep 07, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 30, 2026 09:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Jul 1, 2027-Contract Start Date
Requirements
Doctorate (PhD, EdD, etc.)
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