Who are The Clean Tech Center's Partners?
The Clean Tech Center’s partners include leading New York State colleges and universities, industry market leaders, investors, service providers, utilities, technology and industry associations, and government agencies working together to foster clean technology business development in New York State.
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Formal NYSERDA Project Partners:

• The CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO) in Syracuse, NY
• Syracuse University's Center of Excellence for Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE) in Syracuse, NY

The Central New York Biotech Accelerator (CNYBAC) Resource Partners:

• The SBDC network of small business advisors
• SBA resource providers

The Upstate Venture Association of New York (UVANY) and the New York Angel Network (NYAN) Technical Support Partners:

• NYSTAR University Research Centers and Regional Technology Development Centers (RTDC’s)
• UNYTECH
• The Business Incubator Association of New York

The Tech Garden Research & Development (R&D) Partners: 

• Syracuse University - CASE (The Center for Advanced Systems and Engineering)
• SUNY ESF - SURE (Sustainable Use of Renewable Energy)
• Morrisville State College - RETC (Renewable Energy Training Center)
• Clarkson University - CAMP (Center for Advanced Materials Processing)
• Binghamton University - S 3IP (Small Scale Systems Integration and Packaging Center of Excellence) - IEEC (Integrated Electronics Engineering Center)
• Cayuga Community College - IAGT (Institute for the Application of Geospatial Technology)  
• Cornell University - CAT (Cornell Center for Advanced Technology in Life Science Enterprise) - EMC2 (Energy Materials Center at Cornell) - SGE (Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise) - ACSF (Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future) - CCMR (Cornell Center for Materials Research)
• Upstate Medical University - CNYBAC (Central New York Biotech Accelerator) 

Are There Other Clean Energy Incubators in New York State?
Yes! The Clean Tech Center at The Tech Garden is one of seven business incubators located across New York State. These incubators offer easy access to market, talent, and technology support. Incubator tenants have ready access to a network of mentors and service providers who understand the start-up and early stage company experience. Which one is right for you?
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• Southern Tier--Southern Tier Clean Energy Incubator at Binghamton University in Binghamton, NY
• Long Island--CEBIP at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY 
• New York City--ACRE at NYU's Tandon School of Engineering in Brooklyn, NY
• Central New York—The Clean Tech Center at The Tech Garden (that's us!) in Syracuse, NY
• Western New York—Directed Energy at the University of Buffalo in Buffalo, NY
• Finger Lakes—Venture Creations at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY
• Capital Region—iClean at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Albany, NY

​Through this unique consortium approach, The Clean Tech Center can provide world-class hands-on support for entrepreneurs on how to launch and finance clean technology enterprises, including understanding market drivers and emerging opportunities. 

The Clean Tech Center is Funded by NYSERDA
Clean energy can power New York while protecting the environment. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, known as NYSERDA, promotes energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources. These efforts are key to developing a less polluting and more reliable and affordable energy system for all New Yorkers. Collectively, NYSERDA’s efforts aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, accelerate economic growth, and reduce customer energy bills.