LaunchNY: NYS Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program

Providing specialized technical assistance to help small businesses access to equity capital and strengthen operations.
The Technical Assistance (TA) Program provides founders with the specialized expertise and guidance needed to access funding and strengthen their businesses. Supported by the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), the TA Program offers no-cost services to help entrepreneurs navigate legal, accounting, and financial challenges that often stand between them and investment. Through this program, eligible startups and small businesses receive hands-on advising from trusted professionals – whether they’re preparing to apply for capital through SSBCI or simply looking to get their business investment-ready.