New York State Contract Reporter #26-6181

Empire State Development seeks university-based Centers for Advanced Technology to drive applied research and economic growth in New York

Empire State Development (ESD), through its Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR), is seeking proposals for the Centers for Advanced Technology (CAT) Program to promote applied research and economic growth in New York State. - Government Buyer: - Empire State Development (ESD), Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) - Program Overview: - Solicitation for up to ten university-based Centers for Advanced Technology (CATs) - Focus on applied research, technology transfer, industry collaboration, workforce development, and economic competitiveness - Technology focus areas include Artificial Intelligence, Life Sciences, Nanotechnology, Semiconductors, Photonics, Energy Systems, Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Medical Manufacturing, and Circular Manufacturing - Funding and Performance: - Annual funding up to $903,954 per center, subject to performance and state fund availability - Contract period up to 10 years, with ramp-up and ramp-down funding provisions - Matching fund requirements apply - Eligibility and Requirements: - Open to universities and university-affiliated research institutes in New York State - Must establish an Industrial Advisory Board with industry representatives - MWBE (30%) and SDVOB (6%) participation goals; compliance with diversity practices required - Required proposal documents include biographical sketches, budget forms, project summaries, and diversity questionnaires - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a grant funding opportunity for eligible institutions

Description

This solicitation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) Set Aside, allowing only NYS Certified SDVOBs to respond. The program aims to spur technology-based applied research and economic growth in New York, encourage collaboration with industry, promote workforce development, and increase competitiveness of New York State companies over a ten-year designation period. The designee must use Empire State Development (ESD) funds to enhance resources in a specific technology focus to help New York State companies remain competitive and solve technical problems. The CAT must create an Industrial Advisory Board with representatives from companies within the proposal's technology focus.

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