# New York State Contract Reporter #2139587

New York Global Entrepreneurs Program grants for entrepreneur-in-residence programs

**Posted:** October 02, 2026
**Respond By:** November 19, 2026
**Identifier:** 2139587
**NAICS:** 926110

Empire State Development is offering grants to help New York organizations support international entrepreneurs launching businesses in the state.
- **Government buyer:** Empire State Development (ESD), New York State, through its NYSTAR division.
- **Program:** New York Global Entrepreneurs Program (NYGEP), supporting new or expanded Global Entrepreneur in Residence (GEIR) or substantially similar programs.
- **Eligible applicants:** New York public or private institutions of higher education and affiliated nonprofit organizations; the RFA also describes qualifying nonprofit and governmental research organizations.
- **Grant funding:** Up to $1,500,000 per entity for a four-year term. Applicants are expected to provide at least a 25% cash match; in-kind contributions do not satisfy this minimum.
- **Program support:** Participating international entrepreneurs may receive part-time employment, mentorship, guidance, support services, and potentially operating space while establishing startups in New York.
- **Key requirements:** Grantees are expected to petition for cap-exempt H-1B visas for participating entrepreneurs and support their businesses. Supported businesses are expected to remain in New York for at least three years after program completion.
- **Eligible costs:** Program administration and staff, entrepreneur wages, specified legal and visa-compliance expenses, outreach materials, and program supplies.
- **Other notable requirement:** ESD IT security standards and applicable privacy and cybersecurity requirements may apply when an engagement involves ESD data or systems.
- **OEMs and commercial vendors:** None named; no product purchases or part numbers are specified.

### Description

The New York Global Entrepreneurs Program (NYGEP) provides grants to eligible New York State universities and affiliated not-for-profits to establish or expand Global Entrepreneurs in Residence or substantially similar programs. The programs are intended to support international entrepreneurs launching businesses in New York through part-time work, guidance, mentorship, and related support services. Grant funding may be up to $1,500,000 per entity for a four-year term, and applicants are expected to provide at least a 25% cash match. Applications are due November 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

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