Powering
What’s Next in CleanTech
Energy innovators thrive with NYSERDA Innovation & Research.
We don’t just fund innovation. We unlock it.
NYSERDA helps the most promising cleantech developers grow, deploy, and lead — by clearing the path to
real-world impact.
Who We Are
More Than Funding. A Force Multiplier.
When you work with NYSERDA Innovation & Research, you gain more than financial support. You gain a partner who understands what it takes to turn clean energy ideas into scalable, market-ready solutions — creating healthier, more affordable communities for all New Yorkers. We offer:
- Deep energy and market expertise
- Strategic public-private partnerships
- Regulatory guidance and pilot opportunities
- Statewide networks that connect you to the right people, places, and programs
With the right knowledge and partners, you’ll move forward smarter and faster. Let’s collaborate to bring the most promising energy technologies to market—faster and more effectively.
How We Work
Specialized Pathways, Where Breakthroughs Take Root.
Whether you're developing new technologies or ready to scale, NYSERDA Innovation helps you move faster. NYSERDA offers two pathways to fast-track progress for energy innovators:
- Apply for targeted funding to gain the expert guidance of our Research and Development program through active funding opportunities
- Get connected with trusted partner organizations for specialized support in advancing market-ready solutions through the commercialization process; or do both.
From regulatory complexity to technical milestones and public-private collaboration, we help you move through roadblocks with clarity. Our deep market insight and decades of experience help innovators go further, faster — with confidence.
Research and Development
NYSERDA's R&D team accelerates the development and demonstration of high-impact energy technologies in key focus areas including:
Commercialization
We help bring market-ready products to scale by providing access to expert guidance, capital, and go-to-market support, for cleantech companies. See which NYSERDA-funded, partner implemented programs aimed at supporting innovation from early stage through commercialization is right for you:
Who We Work With
Selective, By Design — So You Stand Apart.
Our process is rigorous--that’s what makes our partnerships meaningful. We work with the most promising energy innovators — and deliver a platform that helps them stand out to investors, partners, and decision-makers. When you succeed with NYSERDA Innovation & Research, it’s not just validation — it’s a launchpad.
Why Work With Us
New York: Where Energy Innovation Gets Real.
Scale your technology in a state that leads with ambition. We connect energy innovators with opportunities across New York’s communities, infrastructure, and markets. Through collaborations with public agencies, municipalities, and private-sector leaders, we create real-world environments for testing, learning, and scaling your solutions.