The NYMEP COVID Recovery Initiative
The NYMEP COVID Recovery Initiative
The NYMEP COVID Recovery Initiative will support manufacturers in recovering from pandemics and positioning themselves for future competitiveness and resilience. The NYMEP, with support from Empire State Development, launched this initiative to assist companies in reshoring and rebuilding supply chains, securing personal protective equipment, improving safety and efficiency, adopting new technologies, and enhancing resilience for future disruptions.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Assistance
ITAC is proud to lead the PPE Assistance Program and assist small and medium manufacturers statewide to efficiently and sustainably secure PPE. As part of the PPE maximization effort, we will also provide project subsidies for ten NYS manufacturers and high-technologies companies focused on PPE to help them scale up.

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PPE Grants for NYS Manufacturers
Are you a NYS PPE manufacturer focused on maximizing PPE lifespan? If so, please apply asap as $10,000 grants are available to help you scale your operations!
This NYMEP PPE grant program was created to fund select projects that maximize PPE lifespan, thereby minimizing costs and waste. Improved cleaning products, sanitizing equipment, sustainable PPE designs, and products targeting re-use are being considered.
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis while funds remain available, starting January 27, 2021.
PPE Survey for NYS Manufacturers
Are you a NYS manufacturer producing PPE and/or looking to access PPE? If so, please take this brief survey.
The NYMEP is helping manufacturers statewide to access PPE in response to COVID-19. We will use your responses to get a better sense of the demand for PPE categories and types, and will then validate competitive suppliers and recommend PPE buying channels to manufacturers statewide.
PPE Self-Assessment & Forecasting Tool
Looking for an easy way to determine what type of PPE you need, forecast required quantities, and manage your PPE inventory?
Learn about the intuitive PPE Self-Assessment & Forecasting tool that we have developed for the manufacturing community. Our diagnostic tool will help you easily identify and manage your PPE needs and inventory.
Access the tool and receive a full explanation on how to use it.
Thomas COVID-19 Response System for NYS PPE Manufacturers/Suppliers
We are excited to announce that NYMEP has partnered with Thomas to deliver an information-packed and actionable webinar to help NYS PPE Manufacturer/Supplier businesses reach additional clients.
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Presenters & Panelists:
- Andrew Hanno, Director of Demand Generation – Thomas
- Cathy Ma, Head of Audience Development – Thomas
- Kinda Younes, Executive Director – ITAC
- Stacey Weismiller, Program Manager – SecondMuse
NYS PPE Manufacturer/Suppliers have an opportunity to be part of the free program by completing the form to the right.
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Learn More About What Others Are Saying
Thomas and New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership Launch Joint Program to Bolster State Manufacturing
Source: Yahoo Finance
Thomas, the leader in product sourcing, supplier selection, and marketing solutions for industry, the New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP), and SecondMuse announced a joint program today to help New York State-based manufacturers and distributors of personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical equipment and services reach in-market buyers across North America.