Ulster County sits right in the heart of New York’s Tech Valley, which stretches from the Mohawk Valley in the north to Westchester County in the south. Over the last decade, we’ve grown in recognition as one of the nation’s leading regions for technology and innovation. Large established players and entrepreneurial start-ups benefit from the resources provided for technology to thrive.

Ulster County sits right in the heart of New York’s Tech Valley, which stretches from the Mohawk Valley in the north to Westchester County in the south. Over the last decade, we’ve grown in recognition as one of the nation’s leading regions for technology and innovation. Large established players and entrepreneurial start-ups benefit from the resources provided for technology to thrive.

The innovative and adventurous gravitate here because they can make their mark relatively quickly and affordably. Along with a large concentration of universities and colleges, the region offers the technology a highly educated workforce and a rewarding personal lifestyle. New York State ranks first in degrees awarded in materials sciences, computer sciences, and medical sciences; second for degrees in electrical engineering, mathematics, and biological sciences; and third in civil and mechanical engineering.

Ulster offers financial and tax incentives. There's support from organizations such as the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation, the Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Corporation and the Hudson Valley Technology Development Center, dedicated to fostering accelerated business growth and smart production processes.

In 2006 alone:

• AeA ranked New York State the 3rd largest ‘cyberstate’
• Small Times ranked New York State 3rd best state for micro and nanotechnology
• Business Facilities ranked New York State 1st for Top States for Biotech Growth.