August 2012 - Empire State Development - New York State
August 2012 - Empire State Development - New York State
August 2012 - Empire State Development - New York State
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DRAFT – SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND REVISION<br />
Director Adams noted that there is a great deal of support for this project and it is a<br />
priority of the Mid-Hudson Regional Council.<br />
Chair Shimer asked if this is why the percentage of participation by ESD is higher than<br />
average and Director Adams stated that that was correct.<br />
Director Miller then asked if there are target companies for participation in the<br />
incubator. Director Miller further asked if it is limited to companies that are affiliated with or<br />
technologies that were developed by the <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> Medical College.<br />
Mr. Taxter stated that he did not know if there were targeted companies. He stated<br />
that it is his understanding, however, that it is not limited to only companies that are affiliated<br />
with the College.<br />
Director Miller asked if there are any provisions whereby the College or the <strong>State</strong> will<br />
benefit from the upside of any of the companies that becomes successful.<br />
being in place.<br />
Mr. Taxter and Director Adams noted that they were not aware of any such conditions<br />
A discussion was then had with regard to including such conditions with regard to this<br />
type of project going forward. The Chair stated that this is an excellent point to consider<br />
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