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Get connected to the NYC business portal
Manage all your interactions with the City in one place and get connected to even more free resources for you and your business.
Get certified as a Women or Minority-Owned Business (MWBE)
Get that money! This certification opens the door for more business opportunities with the city.
Women Entrepreneurs NYC
WE NYC is an initiative to help women start and grow their own businesses. Get involved today!
Workforce1 Centers
Workforce1 connects qualified candidates to job opportunities in NYC. Use them to find your next job.
Bio & Health Tech Entrepreneurship Lab NYC
Apply for a six-month training program for entrepreneurs in the city’s life sciences and healthcare technology community.
Made in NY: Fashion
Want to start or build a fashion business in NYC? Connect with Made in NY: Fashion programs for designers, manufacturers and more.
Find incubators and working spaces for your business
Interested in where to work? Find co-working spaces and incubators here.
NYC fashion production fund
This fund will provide NYC-based emerging designers with purchase order financing at great rates and flexible terms!
Manage forward
Get customized training for businesses at least three years old with an annual revenue of at least $250,000.
UrbanTech NYC
This program supports entrepreneurs who are making cities more livable, sustainable, and resilient. If this is you, apply today!
Virtual reality and augmented reality lab
Get involved with the first publicly-funded VR/AR facility in the country, supporting startups, research, and innovation.
Kick-Start loan program
The Kick-Start Loan Program provides women-owned businesses with loans of up to $250,000. These loans can be used to cover payroll/labor costs, purchase equipment, cover material costs, and provide working capital.
NYC’s financing and incentives programs
Get information about a variety of New York City equity, financing, and incentives programs designed to help businesses thrive.
ConstructNYC
Have a construction business? Find exclusive opportunities to work on projects through contracts of up to $1 million.
Brooklyn Public Library small business & entrepreneur services
Brooklyn Library hosts events, classes, one-on-one assistance, and provides resources to help you find the business answers that you need.
Blueprint for your business future
Are you an immigrant-owned business? Make a blueprint for your future business that includes a succession plan.
StartUp! business plan competition
If you live in Queens, attend the four required training sessions, and submit a business plan, you could win $10,000.
Permits for the city
The City requires permits for certain businesses. Find out if any apply to you.
Immigrant business initiative
The City has special programs for new Americans looking to start their first business.
Free legal advice for your business
Legal advice does not have to cost a fortune. Find free and low-cost options for you or your business.
Learn about your loan options
Loans are a popular way to fund a business. Learn about your options.
Business loan for companies working with the city
If you do business with the city, you qualify for these loans!
Small business advocates
This team will help you navigate government to start, operate, and grow your business.
NYCHA Food Business Pathways Program (FBP)
If you live in NYCHA, get help turning your food business idea into a reality.
Business requirements tool
Check out this easy-to-use website that will help you understand what legal requirements exist for your business.
Find city contracts online
Want NYC to be your client? Search through opportunities today.
Find a mentor for your business questions
WE NYC offers opportunities to connect with high-powered women in NYC. Get a mentor today.
WE Fund: Crowd
NYC can help you crowdfund money for your business. The City will match you 10% of what you raise, up to $1,000. Launch your campaign today.
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