Research & Development Funding
Capital, expert guidance, and go-to-market support.
Current Opportunities
Explore some of the solicitations currently available related to our Research and Development programs:
Please note: This page is updated periodically. For the latest information, explore all current NYSERDA funding opportunities below.
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Funding Opportunity Focus Areas
NYSERDA’s Innovation & Research program is designed to impact the market and help with New York’s energy transformation. We’re especially interested in four key areas of research: Advanced Fuels & Thermal Energy Research, End-Use Energy Innovation, Grid Modernization, and Power Generation and Storage.
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Advanced Fuels & Thermal Energy Research
Innovative solutions to build ecosystems for clean hydrogen and other low-carbon alternative fuels—from production through adoption—to decarbonize hard-to electrify sectors.Learn More Advanced Fuels -
End-Use Energy Innovation
End-Use Energy Innovation includes developing breakthrough technologies and strategies to improve the efficiency and sustainability of how energy is consumed in the final stages of its use by consumers.Learn More End-Use Innovation -
Grid Modernization
Grid modernization involves deploying advanced sensing, communications, and control technologies to create a cleaner, more efficient, and resilient electric system less dependent on fossil fuels.Learn More Grid Modernization -
Power Generation & Storage
Power Generation and Storage includes solutions and products related to the process of harnessing energy resources—most frequently as electricity—and innovations for storing energy for use at a later time.Learn More Power Generation and Storage
Power Your Innovation with NYSERDA
Whether you’re developing a breakthrough idea or scaling a proven solution, NYSERDA is here to help turn potential into impact.