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Explore a curated directory of legal, financial, technical, and strategic partners ready to help early-stage ventures grow across Long Island’s innovation economy.
Provider Directory
Empire State Development – Resources For Small Businesses
Empire State Development’s Small Business Division helps businesses grow through programs and initiatives that support entrepreneurship and success
Smart Start EdTech Grant
$6M fund through 2026 for K–8 teacher training in computer/digital fluency
Long Island High Technology Incubator (LIHTI)
The Long Island High Technology Incubator (LIHTI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping new technologically-innovative companies grow
Center of Excellence in Wireless and Info Tech (CEWIT)
Stony Brook-based incubator providing business model support, access to Long Island Angel Network, and startup workshops.
Stony Brook University Incubators
Offers tax-free zones at Stony Brook University to attract companies and help startups grow for up to 10 years
Stony Brook SBDC SBIR/STTR Matching Grant
Covers up to 20% of lab equipment expenses (max $50K) for SBIR awardees in Nassau/Suffolk through April 2028.
NYIT Entrepreneurship & Technology Innovation Center (ETIC)
Fosters industry-academic partnerships and drives regional growth through innovation in bioengineering and technology, supported by state-of-the-art labs and investor networks
Accelerate Long Island
Coordinates biotech/clean-tech/AI ecosystem across Long Island through a NYSTAR Hot Spot partnership.
Empire State Innovation Matching Grants Program (IMG)
Matches federal SBIR/STTR awards with up to $200K for NY-based small businesses.
NY State Business Growth Incentives
Includes Long Island Investment Fund, Bridge to Success loans, and more for business growth.