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Whether researching and implementing ways to shape a community's economic development plan or partnering to create ways to put people to work, CREC connects researchers and policymakers with:

     • Data training
     • Custom portfolios that aid regional competitiveness

Project Profile

New York State Advanced Industry Clusters Study

Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR)
Start Date: Oct 2022 — End Date: Aug 2023

CREC is partnering with MRB Engineering, Architecture and Surveying, D.P.C. and other economic development experts to produce a comprehensive understanding of New York State’s advanced industry clusters, combining analyses of industry trends, workforce capabilities, and R&D and investment activity. Other team members include Syracuse University’s New York State Science and Technology Law Center (NYS STLC), FuzeHub, New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC), and Innovation Policyworks. The study will culminate with recommendations to NYSTAR for promoting and building upon New York State’s leadership and growth in these sectors, helping the state push the envelope and forge new pathways for supporting tech-led growth.

About the Client

Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR)

Business incubators and other innovative programs to grow your business New York State offers resources designed to enable new and existing businesses to become more competitive through the use of innovative technologies. Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) programs and centers emphasize the importance of working with industry as a way […]