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NYSERDA Innovation Program

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From Research to Market, NYSERDA Can Help You Get There

If you're working on a clean energy technology in New York—whether you're at the research stage or ready to scale—NYSERDA can help you move faster. NYSERDA's Innovation program is deploying $1.2 billion over 15 years in grants and commercialization support, with a track record that includes more than $1 billion in private capital raised and more than 300 energy products brought to market.

Two Ways to Work with Us

Get R&D Funding

Competitive research & development (R&D) grants for researchers, startups, and companies developing promising energy technologies across Advanced Fuels & Thermal Energy, End-Use Energy Innovation, Grid Modernization, and Power Generation & Storage. If your technology addresses a critical energy challenge, we want to hear from you.

Get Commercialization Support

Stage-specific support to help you go from promising idea to market. NYSERDA funds a network of partner organizations that provide mentorship, capital, and go-to-market support—matched to where you are in your journey.

Key Benefits of NYSERDA’s Innovation Program

The Results Speak for Themselves

96M+

invested annually in
clean energy innovation across
New York State

15x

return—every $1 of NYSERDA funding attracts $15 in additional investment

300+

Products brought to market for consumers, business, and utilities

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Reach out to our team and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have about innovation at NYSERDA.

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