International Business in NYC

NYCEDC: A Front Door for the International Trade and Business Community

NYCEDC’s International Team serves as the front door for international business stakeholders seeking to establish and grow their presence in New York City. The team manages strategic relationships across the international trade and consular community, working closely with businesses, governments, and industry leaders worldwide and in NYC.

Through events and programs for NYC’s international community as well as international trade missions, the team connects firms to programs, networks, and events that support market entry and contribute to the growth of the NYC economy—while reinforcing NYC’s position as leading global business destination.

Hyeon Yeo, Co-Chair of KAIST New York Campus Committee, stands in a navy blazer on a waterfront railing, looking at the New York City skyline with skyscrapers and the One World Trade Center under a partly cloudy sky.

Discover how the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) launched its brand in New York City with the support of NYCEDC. Video produced for NYCEDC by BBC StoryWorks.

A Global City, Defined by Diversity

By The Numbers

8.9M

residents

By The Numbers

200+

languages spoken

By The Numbers

~50%

of NYC businesses are owned by foreign-born New Yorkers

By The Numbers

136

diplomatic missions based in NYC, including embassies, consulates, and high commissions of various countries

By The Numbers

global tech ecosystem, with a total valuation of $147 billion

By The Numbers

Fortune 500 headquarters, the second-highest total of any city in the world

By The Numbers

8.9M

residents

By The Numbers

136

diplomatic missions based in NYC, including embassies, consulates, and high commissions of various countries

By The Numbers

200+

languages spoken

By The Numbers

global tech ecosystem, with a total valuation of $147 billion

By The Numbers

~50%

of NYC businesses are owned by foreign-born New Yorkers

By The Numbers

Fortune 500 headquarters, the second-highest total of any city in the world

Opportunities Across Innovation Sectors

NYCEDC offers a suite of programs that are designed to plug startups and growth-stage companies from around the globe directly into the New York City innovation ecosystem. These programs serve as a first step for international companies looking to expand their global footprint by providing them with the resources they need to get started in the world’s capital—from physical space to industry connections to pilot opportunities and more.

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International Landing Pad Network

Applications are open for the inaugural International Landing Pad Network (ILPN)—a one-stop shop for growth-stage international companies looking to establish and expand in NYC. Benefits include free coworking space, tailored business development support, introductions to prospective customers and investors, and curated industry connections.

Apply Today

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AI Nexus

The AI Nexus will catalyze a $12 million investment to accelerate AI adoption across NYC’s diverse sectors by supporting startups, connecting them to industry, and hosting community AI-related events and trainings.

Apply Today

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Pilots at BAT

International companies can pilot emerging climate technologies in energy, mobility, and buildings through our BAT program. Sign up to be notified when the next application period opens.