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The State University of New York's Office of Business and Industry Relations recognizes the need to form alliances for economic prosperity state-wide, nationally, and globally. The Office provides visibility, coordination, and outreach for targeted traditional and emerging industries. It also provides direct assistance for businesses, brings together innovators and those at the forefront of developing a knowledge-based economy, and links state and federal agencies, associations, and councils to small, medium, and large businesses in all sectors. Moreover, the 64 campuses of the State University of New York are an economic engine for business and industry development. Every campus president acts as an economic development ambassador in his or her region and has extended impact globally. SUNY's colleges and universities provide the research and development necessary to keep us competitive globally. For further information, or for business and industry assistance, visit your local campus's Web site. |
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Technology Contracts
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The State University of New York spends approximately $540 million annually on a vast array of commodities and services. While there
are some University-wide contracts, the SUNY procurement process is generally decentralized with each of the 30 state-operated campuses
doing the majority of their own purchasing. The 
Through a network of 23 regional centers, the New York State Small Business Development Center delivers high quality business
counseling and training to New Yorkers who want to start a business or improve the performance of an existing business. Administrated
by SUNY and hosted on the campuses of SUNY schools and our higher education partners, SBDC provides services that are free of charge
and have significant impact. Contact the SBDC nearest you for business assistance for existing and start-up firms.
The Research Foundation is a private nonprofit educational corporation. It supports the advancement of education, research and
discovery at SUNY by acquiring and managing grants and contracts from external sponsors, moving inventions made at the campuses
to the marketplace, and facilitating collaboration between SUNY and external organizations.
The State University Construction Fund (SUCF) is a public benefit corporation established to provide academic
buildings, dormitories and other facilities for SUNY State-operated institutions and contract and statutory colleges.
It awards construction, architectural and engineering professional services contracts through processes described on
its Web site. 
