Respondents may submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC no later than 5:00 PM on October 31, 2016. Questions regarding the subject matter of this application should be directed to futureworksnycgrowth@edc.nyc. Responses will be posted on the website by 5:00 PM on November 7, 2016.
Eligible companies should download the application form and submit all required documentation by Monday, November 14, 2016, at futureworksnycgrowth@edc.nyc.
Companies selected for the second round will be announced late December. Selected companies will participate in a short phone or in-person interview, and will have to submit additional information
NYCEDC plans to select funding recipients on the basis of factors which include, but are not limited to, the experience and commitment of the founders of the companies, the strength of the business model, the potential to scale, and the founders’ understanding of the industry context and technology.
NYCEDC staff will review the information provided and anticipates awarding funding by mid-January subject to entering into an agreement with NYCEDC.