Empire State Development #CATRFP2026

Solicitation for Centers for Advanced Technology (CAT) Program – Applied Research and Technology Transfer in New York State

Empire State Development (ESD), through its Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR), is seeking proposals for the 2026 Centers for Advanced Technology (CAT) Program to promote applied research and technology transfer in New York State. - Government Buyer: - Empire State Development (ESD), Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) - Program Overview: - Solicitation for up to ten Centers for Advanced Technology (CATs) across New York State - Focus on applied research, technology transfer, industry-oriented education, and outreach - Targeted technology areas include AI healthcare, medical manufacturing, aerospace, and circular manufacturing - Funding and Performance: - Up to $903,954 in annual funding per center, with matching fund requirements - Contract period up to ten years, with annual renewals based on performance and state funding - Ramp-up and ramp-down funding provisions for new and non-renewed centers - Eligibility: - Open to universities and university-affiliated research institutes - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are identified in this solicitation - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on collaborative applied research and economic growth - Diversity practices and industry engagement are important evaluation criteria

Description

This solicitation is for the Centers for Advanced Technology (CAT) Program, which is a statewide initiative. The program appears to involve proposals related to advanced technology centers, with various forms and templates provided for proposal submission, including budget forms, biographical sketches, project summaries, and diversity questionnaires. The solicitation includes a sample contract and a request for proposals response form. No specific contact information or detailed scope of work is provided in the raw source.

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