Empire APEX Accelerator

Helping businesses successfully compete for government contracts.

Providing Confidential Counseling and Education to Businesses at No Cost

The Empire APEX Accelerator provides confidential counseling and education at no cost to eligible businesses in the Capital, Mid-Hudson, Mohawk Valley, North Country, Southern Tier, and Western regions interested in securing federal, state, and local government contracts at no cost.

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WHERE WE ARE

Territories We Serve in New York State

Empire APEX Accelerator serves businesses in the following 41 counties in New York State:

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  • Albany
  • Allegany
  • Broome
  • Cattaraugus
  • Chautauqua
  • Chemung
  • Chenango
  • Clinton
  • Columbia
  • Cortland
  • Delaware
  • Dutchess
  • Essex
  • Franklin
  • Fulton
  • Greene
  • Hamilton
  • Herkimer
  • Jefferson
  • Lewis
  • Madison
  • Montgomery
  • Oneida
  • Orange
  • Oswego
  • Otsego
  • Putnam
  • Rensselaer
  • St. Lawrence
  • Saratoga
  • Schenectady
  • Schoharie
  • Steuben
  • Sullivan
  • Schuyler
  • Tioga
  • Tompkins
  • Ulster
  • Warren
  • Washington
  • Westchester

OUR SERVICES

What We Offer

Education, Bid Match, Networking, Federal Certifications, Solicitation and Contract Review, Contracting Readiness, and Funding Opportunities.

Our Services

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Upcoming Empire APEX Events

Click “Read More” to see our updated list of upcoming events and webinars!

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Runway SBIR Reauthorization Virtual Info Session

Join us virtually at the next Runway: Small Business Engagement Series event, Course Correcting for the Evolving SBIR Environment. This session…

Resources

We offer essential resources for small businesses to navigate government contracts. Access guides, tools, and advice to grow your business.

Readiness Checklist

Consider the investment in time and resources your company needs to enter the government marketplace.

Acronyms Glossary

Get started with government contracting and identify some of the common terms you might see.

Federal Certifications Guide

Learn about federal contracting certifications and obtain guidance on how to achieve them.

Success Metrics

Our Impact

  • 750 Clients Assisted
  • 3,015 Contracts Awarded
  • $250 Million In Government Funds Awarded
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