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Empire State Development (ESD) — Global NY

Global NY STEP ($10k) & Global NY State Grant Fund ($25k) Guide (2026–2027)

Max Cap: $10,000 STEP (50%) + $25,000 Global NY Fund Match Rate: 50%

Baseline Eligibility Floor: ≥ 51% New York or U.S. value-add; 1+ year operating history in New York State; SBA / ESD small-to-medium size standards; and a 100% direct corporate bank or business card payment audit trail.

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2026–2027 Reimbursable Caps & Dual-Track Stacking

  • 50% reimbursement up to $10,000 under federally backed Global NY STEP.
  • Up to $25,000 supplemental grant (50% match) via the state-funded Global NY Grant Fund for broader export scaling (up to $35,000 combined capacity).
  • Covers foreign trade shows, product adaptation/certification (CE/UKCA/MDR), U.S. Commercial Service Gold Key ($3,250), and export legal/translation services.

New York Audit Traps (Read Before Spending)

  • Strict Business Bank Payment Rule: Every claimed vendor invoice MUST be paid directly from the applicant company's own business checking account or corporate card — personal founder cards reimbursed via expense report are rejected.
  • Higher 50% Working-Capital Float: New York's 50% match rate means exporters float twice the cash out-of-pocket per grant dollar compared to 75% match states.
  • Zero Invoice Overlap: Dual-stacking Global NY STEP ($10k) and the Global NY State Fund ($25k) requires completely separate, non-duplicated vendor invoices.
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Industry Eligibility & Duty-Deferral Gateways

How New York Industries Stack Global NY Grants & Foreign-Trade Zones

New York's export economy spans Upstate photonics, semiconductors, precision machinery & dairy/ag processing alongside Downstate enterprise SaaS, FinTech, MedTech, maritime logistics, and architectural/engineering services.

Eligible Expenses Across Photonics/Hardware, AgTech, Maritime, SaaS & Engineering

  • Photonics, Semiconductor, MedTech & Maritime Hardware: Reimburses 50% of overseas booths (LASER World of Photonics, Medica, Hannover Messe, SMM), CE/UKCA/ISO product adaptation testing, and foreign patent/trademark filings under the Global NY Fund.
  • Upstate AgTech & Food/Beverage Producers: Precision dairy/orchard hardware makers use Global NY for compliance and distributor searches, while physical New York food, craft beverage, dairy, and seafood producers stack Food Export–Northeast Branded Program (50% match) on separate non-overlapping invoices.
  • NYC/Statewide B2B SaaS & Architecture/Engineering (≥ 51% U.S. Value-Add): Covers U.S. Commercial Service Gold Key matchmaking ($3,250), software localization, and cross-border distributor contract customization.

New York Foreign-Trade Zones (NYC Air/Ocean & USMCA Niagara Corridors)

Exporters importing dutiable optics, electronics, luxury materials, or Canadian/European sub-assemblies into New York can defer tariffs—or eliminate duties completely upon re-export—across 4 strategic FTZs:

FTZ #1 — City of New York (Brooklyn Navy Yard / JFK) High-Value Air Freight, Apparel & Luxury
FTZ #23 — County of Erie / Buffalo Niagara USMCA Canadian Distribution
FTZ #121 — Capital District Regional Planning Commission Upstate Semiconductor & CleanTech
FTZ #289 — Monroe County / Rochester Photonics, Optics & Precision Instruments

New York Export Grant & FTZ FAQs

How much export grant funding can New York companies claim in 2026–2027?

Empire State Development (ESD) administers two complementary 50%-match export grants: up to $10,000 under federally backed Global NY STEP, plus up to $25,000 under the state-funded Global NY Grant Fund—up to $35,000 combined when applied to distinct, non-overlapping export expenses.

What is New York's strict corporate bank payment rule on Global NY export grants?

Every claimed vendor invoice must be paid directly from the applicant company's own business checking account or corporate credit card. Invoices paid on a personal founder or employee credit card—even if later reimbursed by corporate expense report—are automatically rejected during ESD claim audit.

Can a New York exporter combine Global NY STEP ($10k) and the Global NY State Grant Fund ($25k)?

Yes, qualified New York exporters can utilize both tracks across an annual export expansion cycle provided there is zero invoice overlap—the exact same vendor invoice cannot be submitted to both Global NY STEP and the state-funded Global NY Grant Fund.

Do New York SaaS, photonics, maritime, AgTech, and architectural/engineering firms qualify?

Yes. New York companies operating 1+ year with ≥ 51% New York or U.S. value-add across physical manufacturing, Rochester photonics/optics, MedTech, maritime equipment, AgTech, enterprise software, or exportable engineering/design services qualify for foreign trade shows, CE/UKCA product certification, Gold Key matchmaking ($3,250), and export legal/localization expenses.

Next Steps for New York Exporters

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