The Center of Excellence helps New York food, beverage and ag tech entrepreneurs access, locate, and secure the government incentives and private investment they need to grow.
A few of the many services we offer:
- Make connections to incubation, kitchen and manufacturing resources clients need to develop and scale their products
- Link clients with local, state and federal funding agencies and economic developers
- Provide comprehensive grant review and letters of support for food and ag projects
- Introduce companies to venture capital firms, angel investors or other sources of capital
- Connect clients to Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant writing services and provide strategies for strengthening applications
- Mentor and evaluate pitch decks for Grow-NY finalists