Published November 15, 2024

Empire State Development Announces More Than $4M Awarded To Small Businesses Through NYSTAR’s Innovation Matching Grants Program

Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) announced that 35 businesses have been awarded $4,637,226.00 in Round 1 & 2 of its new Innovation Matching Grants program.

The initiative, launched in May 2024, is part of NYSTAR’s ongoing efforts to support the growth of small businesses and the development of cutting-edge technologies in New York State. The awarded projects spans several strategic technology areas, including Additive/Manufacturing Technologies, AI, Energy Storage/Battery Technologies, Lifesciences/Biotechnology, and more. 

Included on the list were several UB licensees and collaborators, including: Atrevida, Graphenix, IBEX, Immunotolerex, and Manhattan BioSolutions.

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