Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund

The Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund supports technology development and commercialization efforts across New York State. The Fund launched in 2016 and is named for the late Jeff Lawrence, a champion of the New York manufacturing and entrepreneurial communities. The Innovation Fund comprises three program tracks: 

• Manufacturing Grants - Collaborative grants that help not-for-profit organizations and New York State manufacturers adopt new technologies, enhance manufacturing processes, and bring innovative products closer to market.
• Commercialization Competition - A statewide competition that awards early-stage companies investments to support prototype advancement, go-to-market strategies, and investor readiness.
• Innovation Challenge - Targeted challenges that address pressing industry needs (such as microelectronics, advanced materials, supply chain development, food & ag), with intermittent application cycles and award amounts tailored to each challenge’s goals.

Collectively, these programs provide more than $1 million in direct funding annually across sectors including advanced manufacturing, biotech, cleantech, health/medical, microelectronics, and more.

For detailed eligibility, award specifics, and current application opportunities, visit FuzeHub.com/Innovation-Fund/