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Innovation & Research

Where energy innovation gets real.

Innovate in New York

 

Where people, policy, capital, and purpose connect

NYSERDA’s Innovation & Research Program is deploying up to $1.2 billion over 15 years to accelerate the pace of innovation and build a world class hub for clean energy research and development and technology commercialization. Within the Clean Energy Fund, Innovation has invested $13M in seed companies, $70M in early-stage companies and $46M in later stage companies.

 

Innovation & Research creates value and reduces risk through:

  • Clean tech industry innovations chosen in a competitive selection process
  • R&D projects that test and accelerate solutions
  • Collaborative industry forums
  • Co-investment alongside industry investments

NYSERDA's Vice President of Innovation

Innovation & Research in his own words

Building a resilient, equitable energy system across New York State

More than 299 new and improved clean tech and clean energy solutions in multiple focus areas have already been commercialized, collectively generating $14 million in sales.

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Regions:

  • 9% Capital Region
  • 3% Central New York
  • 5% Finger Lakes
  • 4% Long Island
  • 4% Mid-Hudson
  • 39% Multiple REDCs
  • 1% Mohawk Valley
  • 22% New York City
  • 1% North Country
  • 9% Southern Tier
  • 3% Western New York

NYSERDA a premier partner supporting Innovation