START-UP NY

START-UP NY helps new and expanding businesses through tax-based incentives and innovative academic partnerships. START-UP NY offers new and expanding businesses the opportunity to operate tax-free for 10 years on or near eligible university or college campuses in New York State. These partnerships give businesses direct access to advanced research laboratories, development resources and experts in key industries.  

Clarkson University maintains more than 20,000 sq/ft of START-UP NY eligible spaces spread across three buildings on our "downtown" Potsdam campus.  These spaces include offices, wet labs, and manufacturing facilities.  In addition, we are open to partnering with START-UP NY eligible companies to add off-campus space to our site plan in order to facilitate more flexible opportunities for businesses launching or expanding in New York State.

Eligibility

To participate in START-UP NY, your company must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a new business in New York State, or an existing New York business relocating to or expanding within the state
  • Partner with a New York State college or university
  • Create new jobs and contribute to the economic development of the local community
  • Complete eligibility requirements and program details can be found by following this link

How to Apply

For more information and instructions on how to apply please contact the Shipley Center at 315.268.6690 or by emailing ShipleyCenter@clarkson.edu