limep - long island manufacturing extension partnership

What limep - long island manufacturing extension partnership does

LIMEP (Long Island Manufacturing Extension Partnership) is a non-profit Manufacturing Extension Partnership center designated by NYSTAR / Empire State Development in 2016 and operated out of Stony Brook University's Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT). Originally established as the Manufacturing and Technology Resource Consortium (MTRC) and rebranded to LIMEP in September 2024, it is New York State's only campus-based MEP center and serves small and medium-sized manufacturers across Long Island in verticals including biotechnology, food manufacturing, aerospace and defense, medical devices, and electric vehicle technology. Its core offerings include no-cost engineering assessments and consultations, biotechnology and food manufacturing consulting, workforce development and training programs (CMMC cybersecurity, ISO 9001:2015 internal auditor, Lean, women's leadership), prototyping services through the Smart Manufacturing User Facility (3D printing) and the Rapid Prototyping User Facility (reverse engineering / 3D CAD), and grant/funding navigation support. The organization reports cumulative impact since 2016 of $301M in new and retained client sales, $21M in cost savings, $74M in new investments, and 3,098 jobs created or retained across 300+ companies.

The underlying technology footprint is modest but differentiated: LIMEP leverages Stony Brook's Smart Manufacturing User Facility with 3D-printing for medical device prototyping and a Rapid Prototyping User Facility with a reverse engineering scanner for 3D CAD file generation. AI/ML is not an in-house capability; the only direct AI references are a customer case study (zBeats, a cloud-based AI-enabled ECG platform) and a postponed 'AI Transformation in Pharma and Life Sciences' event slated for 2026.

The business model is non-transactional. LIMEP provides consultations at no direct fee to clients; for project work, costs are shared between NYSTAR/LIMEP funding and a company contribution, with the percentage varying by project, and LIMEP assists companies in applying for grants to offset costs. Primary funding is the $950K/year NYSTAR award plus a $320K Stony Brook match (original five-year RTDC award), supplemented by partner programming. Customer acquisition is partnership-led, with referral channels through FuzeHub, NYSTAR, community colleges, Workforce Investment Boards, and economic development organizations, supported by events, workshops, webinars, newsletters, and social media.

Name

limep - long island manufacturing extension partnership

Legal name

Long Island Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Website

https://limep.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LIMEP is a non-profit Manufacturing Extension Partnership center at Stony Brook University that delivers no-cost consulting, training, and prototyping services to small and medium-sized manufacturers across Long Island in biotech, food, defense, and advanced manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Extension Services

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Research Administration & Grants Management Support (Pre/Post-Award, Compliance) (EDAEALAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL) & Reporting for Donor Programs (BPADAOAL)

Keywords

• Manufacturing consulting services
• Workforce development training
• Industrial prototyping services
• Biotechnology manufacturing support
• Process improvement training

Headquarters

HQ city

Stony Brook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. MEP Program Services: LIMEP provides manufacturing assistance services at no direct fee to clients. The organization is funded through NYSTAR/Empire State Development and Stony Brook University match. Companies work with LIMEP on projects where costs are shared between LIMEP funding programs and company contributions. LIMEP helps companies explore grant opportunities to offset costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LIMEP provides no-cost manufacturing assistance, consulting, and workforce training to small and medium-sized manufacturers on Long Island, delivering engineering assessments, technology assistance, prototyping services (including 3D printing and reverse engineering scanning), and process improvement support. The organization connects client manufacturers to Stony Brook University's research facilities, faculty expertise, and a network of regional partners, and helps companies identify grant funding opportunities. Project work is delivered through cost-shared arrangements between LIMEP funding and company contributions.

Product overview

LIMEP (Long Island Manufacturing Extension Partnership) is a service-based organization offering a comprehensive suite of consulting and support services for manufacturing companies on Long Island. The organization operates as a Manufacturing Extension Partnership center serving biotechnology and food manufacturing firms, with additional support for aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Its portfolio includes biotechnology consulting, food manufacturing consulting, 3D printing/prototyping services through the Smart Manufacturing User Facility, various training programs (CMMC cybersecurity, ISO 9001:2015, Lean manufacturing, leadership development), and manufacturing grant programs. LIMEP connects manufacturers with Stony Brook University resources and a network of regional partners to foster growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biotechnology Consulting Services Biotechnology services for small- and medium-sized manufacturing companies including product development, manufacturing support, market and competitive research, technology development and commercialization, antibody and antigen production, molecular diagnostics, and personalized medicine approaches through genomics and proteomics.
• Food Manufacturing Consulting Expert consulting services for small- and medium-sized food manufacturers covering recipe development, package design, nutritional content and labeling, health and safety requirements, new product development, international export, digital marketing, and financial management, delivered in partnership with the Long Island Food Council.
• Smart Manufacturing User Facility (3D Printing) Advanced manufacturing facility supporting 3D-printing capabilities for the development of medical devices and prototyping services for Long Island manufacturers, allowing companies to reduce turnaround time and manufacturing costs.
• CMMC Supplier Cybersecurity Training Training program helping manufacturers understand and achieve CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) compliance for defense supply chain requirements, supporting defense and aerospace manufacturers in supplier vetting and certification.
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training Two-day internal auditor training program for ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems compliance, open to Long Island manufacturers.
• Lean Manufacturing Training Programs teaching Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies for manufacturing operations, supporting workforce development and operational excellence for Long Island manufacturers.
• Women's Leadership Training Series Three-part leadership training series designed to empower women professionals in defense and aerospace sectors with tools to enhance communication, delegation, and leadership effectiveness.
• Manufacturing Grants Program Grant programs and subsidies to help offset the costs of training, consulting, and business improvement projects for qualifying manufacturers, including LIMEP's own supplemental awards and facilitation of third-party grant opportunities.
• Workforce Development Services Services supporting workforce development including training, skills enhancement, and connecting manufacturers with talent resources across Long Island's community colleges, BOCES, Workforce Investment Boards, and CCE at Stony Brook University.

Quantifiable outcome

• $301M in New & Retained Sales
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NIST MEPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership program - LIMEP operates as part of this national MEP network providing growth and innovation services to small and medium-sized manufacturers.
• NY MEPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York State Manufacturing Extension Partnership network - LIMEP is New York State's only campus-based MEP center serving Long Island.
• ADDAPTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit trade organization focused on Long Island Aerospace & Defense industry prosperity.
• AERTC (Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership of academic institutions, research institutions, energy providers and industrial corporations focused on innovative energy research and technology deployment.
• Brookhaven National LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational laboratory providing research collaboration opportunities for Long Island manufacturers.
• CCE (Center for Corporate Education)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStony Brook University center providing workforce development and professional training programs including Lean and Six Sigma certifications.
• CEWIT (Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost organization for LIMEP headquarters, providing technology commercialization and wireless/information technology expertise.
• CEBIP (Clean Energy Business Incubator Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClean energy business incubator at Stony Brook University supporting energy technology entrepreneurs.
• Center for BiotechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York State Center for Advanced Technology offering biotechnology services including Entrepreneur in Residence program and Biostrategies Sessions.
• FuzeHubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStatewide NY MEP center and nonprofit networking organization coordinating manufacturing resources across New York State.
• Long Island Food Council (LIFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership bringing expert food consulting services to small and medium-sized food manufacturers including recipe development, packaging, labeling, and export support.
• Long Island High Technology IncubatorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology incubator supporting startup and emerging companies on Long Island.
• National GridminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy provider investing in economic development grants across Long Island.
• NYIT (New York Institute of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner providing manufacturing and technology resources.
• SBDC (Small Business Development Center)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSUNY SBDC providing business development assistance and advanced engineering support.
• SPIR (Strategic Partnership for Industrial Resurgence)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStony Brook University program providing advanced technology assistance for all manufacturing sectors.
• Suffolk County Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner providing workforce training and technical education resources.
• Nassau County Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner providing workforce training and technical education resources.
• Farmingdale State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner providing workforce development and technical training.
• HIA-LI (Hauppauge Industrial Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial association representing Long Island manufacturers and providing networking opportunities.
• WDI (Workforce Development Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development organization providing training and employment resources for manufacturers.
• Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institution providing biotechnology research collaboration opportunities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FuzeHub: FuzeHub is the statewide NY MEP coordinator and a nonprofit that connects New York manufacturers with resources, solutions, and funding. It operates as a sister/partner organization to LIMEP within the NY MEP network and shares a similar mission of supporting SMB manufacturers.
• Catalyst Connection: Catalyst Connection is the Pennsylvania MEP center that delivers workforce, operational excellence, and technology services to manufacturers across western PA. It is a direct comparable to LIMEP in funding model, service portfolio, and target customer base.
• GENEDGE: GENEDGE is the Tennessee MEP center providing strategic consulting, lean training, and innovation services to manufacturers. Like LIMEP, it is a non-profit, federally/state-funded MEP partner delivering no-cost and cost-share engagements to SMBs.
• IMEC (Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center): IMEC is a state-level Manufacturing Extension Center in Illinois that provides consulting, training, and technology assistance to small and mid-sized manufacturers. It is structurally and operationally analogous to LIMEP as a non-profit MEP serving a regional manufacturing base.

Others

• Brookhaven National Laboratory: Brookhaven National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy national lab on Long Island that partners with LIMEP to provide research collaboration and technical resources for regional manufacturers. It is an ecosystem enabler, not a competitor.
• National Association of Manufacturers (NAM): NAM is the largest U.S. manufacturing trade association advocating for industry policy, workforce development, and competitiveness. While not a direct service competitor, it shapes the broader policy environment in which MEPs like LIMEP operate and is a peer in the manufacturing-support ecosystem.
• Empire State Development: Empire State Development is New York's chief economic development agency and the parent of NYSTAR, which funds LIMEP. It is the principal contracting and oversight body for LIMEP's program funding.
• Stony Brook University: Stony Brook University is the host institution and parent organization of LIMEP, providing facility access (CEWIT, Smart Manufacturing User Facility, Rapid Prototyping User Facility), faculty expertise, and matching funds. It enables LIMEP's unique campus-based MEP model.
• Long Island High Technology Incubator: Long Island High Technology Incubator is a Stony Brook-affiliated technology incubator that supports startup and emerging manufacturers on Long Island. It overlaps with LIMEP's startup customer segment (e.g., zBeats, Biocogent) and shares the regional innovation ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• NIST MEP: NIST MEP is the federal Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership program that funds and coordinates the national network of MEP centers. LIMEP operates under this umbrella; NIST MEP sets the framework, funding, and standards for the entire MEP ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LIMEP_SBU
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEuMOpV3wE7PZqhjtxipD2w
• Facebookfacebook.com/LIMEPSBU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/long-island-manufacturing-extension-partnership
• Instagraminstagram.com/LIMEP_sbu

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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