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From concept to commercialization, NYSERDA fosters an end-to-end ecosystem that is designed to increase the number of new cleantech businesses and accelerate the time to market for their technologies.
Browse our Innovation Gallery and see some of the examples of how NYSERDA cultivates innovation in New York State.
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BAE SYSTEMS
HYBRID & ELECTRIC SYSTEMS FOR FLEETS
BAE Systems develops hybrid and electric technology for marine, heavy vehicle and bus operations worldwide.
170+ PATENTS
in hybrid and electric systems.
8000+ SYSTEMS IN 35 FLEETS WORLDWIDE
Reducing diesel use by 38M gallons, and CO2 emissions by 500,000 tons.
John Hroncich, Regional Manager
"We have a close relationship with NYSERDA. They helped launch our hybrid-electric bus system, and are working with us to extend to sanitation vehicles and our second life program for used bus batteries."
TRANSITIONS FLEETS AROUND THE WORLD TO HYBRID AND ELECTRIC
- Buses
- Marine
- Heavy Vehicle
- Defense
John Hroncich, Regional Manager
"We have a close relationship with NYSERDA. They helped launch our hybrid-electric bus system, and are working with us to extend to sanitation vehicles and our second life program for used bus batteries."
BAE SYSTEMS
BANDWAGON
CROWDSOURCE FELLOW RIDERS
The Bandwagon app matches passengers who want to share rides in local, licensed taxis.
25% LOWER FARE
than riding by yourself.
40% LESS FUEL CONSUMPTION AND CONGESTION
through route coordination.
David Mahfouda, Founder & CEO
"In terms of mentorship, NYSERDA has been huge. They’ve helped us develop the most sophisticated route coordination platform in the industry, which can be used outside of typical ride sharing".
David Mahfouda, Founder & CEO
"In terms of mentorship, NYSERDA has been huge. They’ve helped us develop the most sophisticated route coordination platform in the industry, which can be used outside of typical ride sharing".
CBETA
EFFICIENT PARTICLE ACCELERATORS
CBETA is a particle accelerator that is one of the most advanced in the world.
99.9% ENERGY RECOVERY
Bending magnets steer the beam back into a new beam.
FIRST OF ITS KIND
Multi-turn Energy Recovery Linac creates 1000x brighter beams than other sources.
Steve Peggs, Accelerator Physicist
"Cornell’s history with accelerators goes back to 1934. Enabled by NYSERDA funding, CBETA is a prototype component of an electron ion collider proposed at BNL on Long Island - a new flagship for the world, right here in New York."
Steve Peggs, Accelerator Physicist
"Cornell’s history with accelerators goes back to 1934. Enabled by NYSERDA funding, CBETA is a prototype for an electron ion collider (like CERN) – a new flagship for the world, right here in New York."
CLEAR-VU LIGHTING
LED LIGHTING FOR TARGETED APPLICATIONS
Clear-Vu holds over 40 US utility & design patents for specialized LED lighting.
FIRST TO USE LEDs
to light an entire construction site, and first controlled-environment LED fixture for life sciences.
UP TO 95% LOWER ENERGY COSTS
where LEDs aren’t often used.
Danny Lax, Principal
"We have grown from our first product, which was funded by NYSERDA, into a market leader in LED lighting solutions. Our fixtures are heavily engineered products in niche applications."
Targeted LED
Applications
Temporary Lighting | Construction Sites
Tunnel Lighting | Transportation
Clean Room Lighting | Healthcare
and more
Danny Lax, Principal
"We have grown from our first product, which was funded by NYSERDA, into a market leader in LED lighting solutions. Our fixtures are heavily engineered products in niche applications."
ECOVATIVE
PLASTIC FOAM ALTERNATIVE
Ecovative uses mushroom root material for packaging, textiles, insulation, and consumer products.
100% COMPOSTABLE
while remaining cost-competitive with plastic foam.
1.6 MILLION POUNDS PRODUCED PER YEAR
4 to 9 days to grow a custom product.
Gavin McIntyre, Chief Scientist
"Our first partner was NYSERDA, taking us from the basement of a tech incubator to commercialization with licensees in the U.S. and internationally. We have 15 U.S. patents, 2 international and 23 pending."
Grow
Patents Issued in 31 Countries
Ecovative's mycelium composite technology and production process
Gavin McIntyre, Chief Scientist
"Our first partner was NYSERDA, taking us from the basement of a tech incubator to commercialization with licensees in the U.S. and internationally. We have 15 U.S. patents, 2 international and 23 pending."
KLD ENGINEERING
NEXT-GENERATION TRAFFIC LIGHTS
Intelligent traffic control and optimization ease congestion in urban areas.
10 INDUSTRY AWARDS
45 years experience in traffic engineering and simulation.
ADOPTIVE SIGNAL CONTROL WITH CONNECTED VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE
Two-way communication capabilities with connected autonomous vehicles.
Wuping Xin, CTO
"NYSERDA funded our initial algorithm and commercialization. We entered the market at the right time and caught the trend. Now our system is used in major cities in the U.S. and around the world."
Active, Two-Way Control
of Traffic Lights
Minimizes traffic
Enables autonomous vehicles
Wuping Xin, CTO
"NYSERDA funded our initial algorithm and commercialization. We entered the market at the right time and caught the trend. Now are system is used in major cities in the U.S. and around the world."
LC DRIVES
SMALLEST ELECTRIC MOTORS EVER MADE
LC Drives’ electric motors are smaller, cheaper, and more efficient.
PATENT-PENDING IN-SLOT LIQUID COOLING
allows for significant motor size reductions.
WIDE-RANGING APPLICATIONS
across all high-power dense electrical machine markets.
Russ Marvin, CEO
"We have a better way to make variable speed motors, differently than any others are doing it. With NYSERDA’s help, we’re targeting an established and growing $80B market and turning it on it’s head."
Russ Marvin, CEO
"We have a better way to make variable speed motors, differently than any others are doing it. With NYSERDA’s help, we’re targeting an established and growing $80B market and turning it on it’s head."
Lionano
Better Performing Battery Materials
Lionano creates advanced cathode material for lithium-ion batteries.
2000+ charge Life
Improved materials enable higher cell energy density, longer cycle life, and better safety.
Production capacity: 1000+ metric tons / year
of cathode material.
Yingchao (Alex) Yu, CEO
"The support from NYSERDA elevated Lionano from a Cornell-based startup into a venture-backed fast-growing company. We truly appreciate the strategic advice from the team at NYSERDA and consider this one of the key elements for our success"
Advanced Materials
For Lithium-Ion Batteries
- Improves capacity
- Extends battery life
- Cost-Competitive
Yingchao (Alex) Yu, CEO
"The support from NYSERDA elevated Lionano from a Cornell-based startup into a venture-backed fast-growing company. We truly appreciate the strategic advice from the team at NYSERDA and consider this one of the key elements for our success"
OLEDWORKS
TOP U.S. EXPERTS
The OLEDWorks team is made up of Kodak employees who worked with the inventors of the first OLED technology in the 1980s.
96% RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
make OLEDs more sustainable.
10x MORE EFFICIENT
than lightbulbs.
David DeJoy, CEO
"NYSERDA helped us reinvigorate the R&D of a technology discovered in the 1980s and realize the application potential of OLEDs at scale."
David DeJoy, CEO
"NYSERA helped us reinvigorate the R&D of a technology discovered in the 1980s and realize the application potential of OLEDs at scale."
UNIQUE ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS
ALL-ELECTRIC TRUCKS
Unique Electric Solutions converts diesel delivery trucks to electric in NYC, with plans to expand to other urban markets in 2019.
25 YEARS EXPERIENCE
in electric vehicle systems.
1,500 UPS TRUCKS CONVERTED BY 2022,
which will cut diesel use by 1.2M gallons and GHG by 26.4M pounds in NYC alone.
Joe Ambrosio, Director
"We’re working with NYSERDA and UPS in NYC to support the Governor’s energy and climate goals. In the end the numbers look great: We are creating jobs in NY, and bang for your buck for everyone involved."
Enabling a World
Where Trucks Easily Convert To Electric Drive
Electrification Options
Kit
Complete
Chassis
Existing Vehicles
New Builds
Joe Ambrosio, Director
"We’re working with NYSERDA and UPS in NYC to support the Governor’s energy and climate goals. In the end the numbers look great: We are creating jobs in NY, and bang for your buck for everyone involved."
UTILITY SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES
PERFECT POWER 100% OF THE TIME
Utility Systems Technologies provides precise demand-side voltage control.
AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE CONTROL & REGULATION
extends equipment life.
1,000+ UNITS INSTALLED
in all 50 U.S. states and 40 countries.
Dr. Robert Degeneff, President
"NYSERDA's support was essential in our ability to commercialize our products. Demand-side voltage control is exceedingly important as electrical systems become more complex and devices become more sophisticated."
Voltage Regulation Technology
Engineers | Design Out Costly Redundancies
Facility MGRS | Prevent Equipment Failure
Owners | Extend Life of Motors and Lights
Dr. Robert Degeneff, President
"NYSERDA's support was essential in our ability to commercialize our products. Demand-side voltage control is exceedingly important as electrical systems become more complex and devices become more sophisticated."
HEVO
WIRELESS EV CHARGING
HEVO is the only wireless technology for charging electric vehicles that will be UL-certified in 2018.
25 MILES FOR EVERY HOUR OF CHARGING
This is the same as Level 2 chargers.
FULLY APP ENABLED
The app allows you to reserve a charger, line your car on the mat, and pay once charged.
Jeremy McCool, President & CEO
"NYSERDA funding took us from inception to commercialization. Now NY will benchmark a global industry. This is where a company started on an $850 check becomes a leader in wireless charging."
Step 1
Use your phone to reserve a charging station for your electric vehicle
Step 2
Drive your vehicle over the charging pad
Charging Pad
Step 3
On your phone, click to start charging your electric vehicle
Step 4
When you’re done charging, pay through the app
Jeremy McCool, President & CEO
"NYSERDA funding took us from inception to commercialization. Now NY will benchmark a global industry. This is where a company started on an $850 check becomes a leader in wireless charging."
Sentient Science
Predict Failures and Manage Assets
Sentient provides wind asset failure prediction and parts replacement forecast.
30GW Monitored
22k wind turbines, 185k gears and 814k bearings are monitored by DigitalClone®.
13% Lower Costs
$10/MWh reduction in energy costs, or $1 to $2M in annual savings per fleet.
Ward Thomas, President & CEO
"NYSERDA is attracting high-tech startups to NY, and provided us with great partners. Now we’re making wind viable, enabling operators and suppliers to make decisions based on life, not just price."
- System and component level predictions
- Life extension actions
Reducing Costs and Improving Reliability
of Rotating Mechanical Equipment
Ward Thomas, President & CEO
"NYSERDA is attracting high-tech startups to NY, and provided us with great partners. Now we’re making wind viable, enabling operators and suppliers to make decisions based on life, not just price."