Exciting news coming from the land of opportunities – the United States of America! Each year, US governors set out challenges and goals for their respective states, and it seems like Governor Kathy Hochul of New York State has some game-changing plans. In a city where international students from around the globe aspire to work, a city known as The Big Apple because of its status as the business hub of the world - New York State is calling international students to set up their startups right here.  

In her State of the State 2024 address, Governor Hochul highlighted a pressing challenge that many international students pursuing higher studies in the US are equipped with great market knowledge but end up creating value for other countries due to visa restrictions limiting their ability to stay and work in New York State. To change this narrative, she is proposing grants to research universities, empowering international entrepreneurs to stay and launch their startups right here in New York State, strengthening their `America First’ motto.

With 204 new policy proposals on the table, Governor Hochul's plan is not just a shot in the dark, it is backed by surveys and data that provide strong support for this initiative that will benefit New York,