Empire State Development - New York Global Entrepreneurs Program Round 2 - 2026
NY-State-Empire State DevelopmentState · Albany, NY- Due
- Nov 19, 2026
- 34 days left
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
- Contract term
- 4 years
- Primary contact
- Toby Garcia
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Empire State Development requests applications for the New York Global Entrepreneurs Program (NYGEP) Round 2 to attract and retain highly trained international entrepreneurs in New York State. The program provides grants of up to $1,500,000 with a four-year term to public and private institutions of higher education and affiliated not-for-profit organizations. Grantees will establish or expand Global Entrepreneurs in Residence (GEIR) programs and secure cap-exempt H-1B visas for participating founders. Applicants must provide at least a 25% cash match. The submission deadline is November 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET via Submittable.
Experience/Capacity (30 points), Budget (20 points), Leveraging Additional Resources & Ecosystem Engagement (20 points), Planning (15 points), Entrepreneur Identification, outreach, and selection processes (15 points)
SUMMARY
Empire State Development requests applications for the New York Global Entrepreneurs Program (NYGEP) Round 2 to attract and retain highly trained international entrepreneurs in New York State.
The program provides grants of up to $1,500,000 with a four-year term to public and private institutions of higher education and affiliated not-for-profit organizations. Grantees will establish or expand Global Entrepreneurs in Residence (GEIR) programs and secure cap-exempt H-1B visas for participating founders. Applicants must provide at least a 25% cash match. The submission deadline is November 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET via Submittable.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Conflict of Interest
- State Finance Law Sections 139 J&K
- Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire
- Insurance Certificate
- Non-Discrimination and Contractor & Supplier Diversity Requirements
- W-9
- Most current audited financial statements – two years
- Current financial pro-forma statements
- List of Board of Directors
- Resumes of proposed Program staff
- Submit to
- https://esd-nystar.submittable.com/submit
- Scope location
- New York, NY
- Reported agency
- Empire State Development
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from NY-State-Empire State Development?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 19, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://esd-nystar.submittable.com/submit. For questions, contact Toby Garcia.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including NY-State-Empire State Development in NY, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Experience/Capacity (30 points), Budget (20 points), Leveraging Additional Resources & Ecosystem Engagement (20 points), Planning (15 points), Entrepreneur Identification, outreach, and selection proc..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 4 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 19, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Conflict of Interest, State Finance Law Sections 139 J&K, Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire, Insurance Certificate, Non-Discrimination and Contractor & Supplier Diversity Requirements, W-9, Most cur. Review the full document from NY-State-Empire State Development for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: New York, NY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.