New York is leading the nation’s semiconductor expansion, with more than $124 billion in new investments creating unprecedented opportunities for businesses across the state. As new facilities are built and operations expand, demand is growing for qualified companies that can support every stage of the semiconductor ecosystem, from construction and logistics to professional services, manufacturing support, maintenance and facilities management.
The Semiconductor Growth Access Program (SGAP) helps small and diverse New York businesses prepare to compete for these opportunities and enter the ecosystem.
As the Capital Region administrator for SGAP, the Center for Economic Growth (CEG) connects local businesses with no-cost technical assistance designed to help them strengthen their capabilities, meet industry requirements, and pursue new contracts.
Your business may be a strong fit if you provide services such as:
Technical Assistance: Access to legal, accounting, financial, and business expertise to help meet customer and contracting requirements.
Capital Access: Receive guidance connecting to financing that can help fund equipment purchases, facility improvements, and business expansion.
Targeted Support: Specialized assistance for very small businesses (VSBs) and underserved entrepreneurs to help them pursue new opportunities with confidence.
SGAP Eligible Beneficiaries:
Whether you’re just beginning to explore this market or preparing for larger contracts, our team can help identify the resources that best fit your business.
The Center for Economic Growth serves as the Capital Region’s dedicated SGAP administrator and understands both the regional business community and the rapidly expanding semiconductor ecosystem.
We’ll help you:
