Excelsior Jobs Program
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Refundable credits across four components: a jobs tax credit of up to 6.85% of gross wages per net new job, an investment tax credit of up to 2% of qualified investment, an R&D tax credit of up to 50% of the federal R&D credit (capped at 6% of research expenditures in New York), and a real property tax credit for firms in distressed areas. Green projects earn enhanced rates.
Empire State Development
public · regional
Deadline: rolling
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
Who can apply
- Sectors: deeptech, manufacturing, health, ai, any
- Stage: growth
- Locally registered entity required
Targeted at strategic industries: manufacturing, software development, scientific R&D, agriculture, back office, distribution, music production, life sciences, semiconductors and green projects. Minimum job creation and investment thresholds vary by industry.
How to apply
- Submit the consolidated funding or Excelsior application to Empire State Development
- Receive a certificate of eligibility with job and investment commitments
- Meet the commitments and file an annual performance report to claim the credit each year for up to 10 years
Source. https://esd.ny.gov/excelsior-jobs-program — checked 2026-08-14 · not human-checked