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Find similar grantsProposals due December 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET for the Series A-B Accelerator Program Administrator track (up to $11.6M); an informational webinar was scheduled for Oct 16, 2026.
Commercialization Cohort Initiative (Series A-B Accelerator Program Administrator) is sponsored by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). NYSERDA is accepting proposals for program administrators to establish an accelerator focused on go-to-market strategies and first commercial pilot projects for clean energy technologies.
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RFP alert: New York State announces over $37 million for cleantech business accelerators - pv magazine USA RFP alert: New York State announces over $37 million for cleantech business accelerators The newly established Commercialization Cohort Initiative seeks to launch four business accelerators to train, mentor and fund clean energy startups and entrepreneurs. New York solar installation.
Governor Hochul announced more than $37 million to launch a new Commercial Cohort Initiative that intends to establish four business accelerators to provide training, mentoring and funding for clean energy startups and entrepreneurs.
Administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the Commercialization Cohort initiative aims to select program administrators through three competitive funding rounds to support companies in three stages of product development: early stage (pre-seed), first pilot projects (seed) and late-stage commercial scale up.
NYSERDA is now accepting proposals under the first round of competitive funding from eligible New York-based for-profit businesses, non-profit organizations, academic institutions and research organizations and will select two separate program administrators for the following stages: Pre-seed: up to $8. 4 million to establish and administer an accelerator focused on early-stage development. Series A-B (early and late stage): up to $11.
6 million to establish and administer an accelerator focused on go-to-market strategies and first commercial pilot projects. “New York is investing in businesses that drive statewide technological innovation to improve energy efficiency, strengthen resiliency and grow our economy,” Governor Hochul said in a statement.
“Building systems that support product development and strengthen local supply chains will spur private investment in clean energy and make it more accessible to consumers. ” New York is known for its strong support for and growth in clean energy. Ranked 7 th in solar capacity, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), New York has over 8.
4 GW of solar installed with an energy storage capacity of 1. 1 GWh. The state is currently receiving nearly 8% of its electricity from solar energy.
Recently the state finalized its 2027 fiscal year budget, which includes a $200 million funding allocation to extend the reach of NYSERDA’s NY-Sun distributed solar initiative . NYSERDA reports that to date, its targeted entrepreneurial support has helped 374 companies create more than 1,700 jobs while attracting $1. 85 billion in additional private and public investment.
In addition, its Innovation investments have helped commercialize nearly 300 clean energy products since 2016 in such areas as energy use and grid modernization, advanced fuels and thermal energy systems, and clean power generation and storage.
“NYSERDA is proud to support commercialization services that provide clean energy startups and entrepreneurs with the tools to grow and advance business models which will build upon New York’s strong energy innovation ecosystem,” said Doreen M. Harris, NYSERDA president and CEO. A minimum cost share of 20% is required from non-NYSERDA funding sources.
These accelerators will open for applications from startups and companies in early 2027. Proposals must be submitted by December 2, 2026, by 3:00 p. m.
ET. NYSERDA will host a webinar on October 16, 2026, from 1:30 – 2:30 p. m.
ET to provide more details on the solicitation, project requirements and the proposal process. NYSERDA plans to open future competitive rounds of funding in early 2027 to select program administrators to establish a Seed accelerator and a Series B-C accelerator. For more information on this funding opportunity please visit NYSERDA’s website .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: New York-based for-profit businesses, nonprofits, academic institutions, and research organizations; minimum 20% non-NYSERDA cost share required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $11,600,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Commercialization Cohort Initiative (Series A-B Accelerator Program Administrator) are due December 2, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Commercialization Cohort Initiative (Series A-B Accelerator Program Administrator) is funded by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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