Organization overview
What ESD MWBE is and what it does.
Empire State Development certifies Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises for New York State agency contracting. It is a separate credential from New York City's M/WBE certification and from Port Authority certification; holding one does not confer the others.
Certifications issued
What ESD MWBE certifies you for.
Each certification below has its own guide with eligibility rules, application steps, fees, processing time, and the corporate or government buyers that recognize it.
Eligibility rules
Who can apply for ESD MWBE certification.
- Ownership
- 51% owned and operated
Corporate buyers
Companies that source from ESD MWBE-certified suppliers.
Corporate supplier diversity programs that recognize ESD MWBE certification on their supplier registration portals. Once your certification is approved, you can register directly with any of these companies as a verified diverse supplier.
