COE Impact
The Center of Excellence fuels New York’s food and agriculture economy by launching new companies and growing existing businesses that develop innovative products, create sustainable solutions and expand job opportunities across the Empire State.
Economic Impact
Since 2018, the COE served over 400 food and agriculture businesses and startups, who:

$32.6M
Increased revenues by
454 jobs
Created and retained
$6.9M
Saved
$37.9M
Acquired in non-government funds
$35.5M
Raised in private investment
$90.2M
Realized in non-job impacts