Environmental Research & Development

Empire State Development (ESD) offers financial assistance for research, development and demonstration (RD&D) projects that lead to measurable pollution prevention and economic development outcomes. Through the Environmental Investment Program, funds are available on a competitive basis to test, evaluate and/or demonstrate the technical and/or economic feasibility of technologies or practices that prevent, reuse, remanufacture or recycle waste. RD&D contracts are limited to small and medium-sized New York State businesses and non-profit organizations that either employ fewer than 500 workers or earn less than $10 million in gross annual sales.

RD&D applications with the highest promise for leading directly to the commercialization or use of the technology or process are preferred. ESD does not support basic research or research that leaves unanswered a significant number of questions key to the successful commercialization or use of the technology or process. ESD only supports RD&D projects in which a New York State firm(s) demonstrates a commitment and ability to directly implement the project results.

Click here to download a PDF version of the Program Guide; e-mail us at environment@empire.state.ny.us or call 518/292-5340 for more information.