Industrial Effectiveness

New York State can provide assistance in identifying, developing and implementing improved management and production processes to enhance efficiency, expand market share and promote job growth through its Manufacturing Extension Program (MEP) and Industrial Effectiveness Grants (IEG).

We Can Provide:

• Grants of up to $60,000 to private consultants. They will identify, develop and implement improved management and production processes for businesses to expand market share and promote job growth or retention within New York State.
  
• Direct assistance to companies or groups of companies for:
  o Organizational and technical needs assessments.
  o Product design and development.
  o Manufacturing process and quality improvement.
  o Market expansion and product commercialization.
  o Information systems upgrades.
  o Supplier development projects.
  o Project management.
  o Technical awareness seminars.
  o Assistance with environmental and other regulatory requirements.

How Services Are Provided:

• New York State's Manufacturing Extension Program is offered through the state's network of Technology Development Organizations (TDOs). A field force of engineers throughout the state provides assistance to individual businesses and groups of firms.
  
• If appropriate, MEP agents will recommend that a firm apply for an Industrial Effectiveness Grant to provide assistance beyond what can be provided directly through MEP.
  
• Companies are selected based on demonstrated need, company size (companies must be small- or medium-sized), willingness to share costs and contribute resources, involvement of employees, and commitment to self-improvement.