New York State Contract Reporter #2134407

NYSTAR CleanTech Corporate Innovation Challenge Administration Opportunity

Empire State Development (ESD) is seeking New York State-based not-for-profit organizations to operate the NYSTAR CleanTech Corporate Innovation Challenge, a program designed to accelerate cleantech technology deployment and commercialization in support of state climate and sustainability goals. - Government Buyer: - Empire State Development (ESD), New York State - Eligible Applicants: - New York State-based not-for-profit organizations with experience supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in cleantech or adjacent sectors - Products/Services Requested: - Administration and operation of the Cleantech Corporate Innovation Challenge - Includes industry engagement, pilot project support, and commercialization activities for small businesses (100 or fewer employees) - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified not-for-profits - Program Focus Areas: - Clean energy generation (solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric) - Energy storage and battery systems - Energy efficiency and demand management - Advanced manufacturing - Decarbonization - Funding Details: - Maximum grant award: $3,000,000 per entity over four years - Total program funding: up to $10,000,000 for coalitions - Progressive cash match required from non-State sources (0% in Year 1 to 75% in Year 4) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with ESD IT security standards (ISO 27001, 27005, 27035, GDPR) - Quarterly reporting - MWBE/SDVOB participation goals (15% MBE, 15% WBE, 6% SDVOB) - Supported small businesses must maintain NYS operations for at least three years post-Challenge - Place of Performance: - New York State (statewide)

Description

Empire State Development (ESD) is soliciting applications for the NYSTAR CleanTech Corporate Innovation Challenge. The program aims to accelerate deployment of cleantech technologies that advance New York State climate and sustainability goals by providing non-dilutive funding and structured pilot opportunities to New York State small businesses. The Challenge will be administered by qualified New York State-based not-for-profit organizations to support cleantech companies transitioning from technical validation to pilot deployment and early commercialization. Applicants must submit proposals detailing their experience, industry engagement strategies, challenge design, and budget plans. The maximum grant award is $3,000,000 over four years, with a total program funding up to $10,000,000.

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