What We Fund
We utilize New York State funding to support company-sponsored research at partner universities.
The state funding administered by CEIS is awarded directly to university-based principal investigators and matched by corporate funds, enabling innovation and university-industry collaboration to drive economic growth.
Collaborative Innovation Research (CIR)
CIR funding is up to $40,000 and requires at least a 2:1 company match.
Learn more about CIR funding.
Short Term Applied Research (STAR)
The STAR program is for smaller, more focused research. This program provides up to $10,000 with a flexible match requirement.
Learn more about STAR funding.
Limitations
Our support is limited to research funded by companies that have an operational presence in New York and will be able to leverage the results of that research to make an economic impact in the state.
Supported Areas of Focus
CEIS supported research spans a broad range of optics, photonics and imaging interests, including ophthalmic and vision science, fiber optic communications, biomedical imaging, geospatial imaging, precision optics, consumer imaging and displays, and lasers.