SERVICES

iCLEAN is a NYSERDA funded clean energy incubator that provides commercialization services to emerging nanotechnology-enabled clean energy technology companies. iCLEAN is headquartered at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering's, $12 billion Albany Nanotech Complex, the most advanced research complex at any university in the world. The core of our services are provided in the heart of New York's Tech Valley, but our companies come from across the Northeast and around the country.

Business Assistance

Business/marketing/financial plan development
Investor pitch development, coaching sessions, and other investor readiness activities
Mentoring engagements through NYSERDA's Entrepreneur-In-Residence Program
Partnerships with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Clean Energy Alliance, a DOE-sponsored alliance of clean energy incubators across the nation
Exclusive partnership with New Energy New York, a consortium of over 50 New York energy-related technology organizations

Technical Assistance

Proof of concept testing to manufacturing assistance
Market validation and technology maturation
Commercialization roadmap development

Education & Outreach Assistance

Bootcamp training, Tech Valley Innovation Pipeline, and HelpDesk events
Cleantech startup investor competition and industry forums – New Energy Symposium and Tech Valley Energy Forums
Student venture creation competition – New York State Business Plan Competition

iCLEAN Offerings

- Proof of concept and RD&D
- Grant identification and writing assistance to fund initial technology and business development
- Incubation and acceleration activities
- Creation of marketing and business plans, technology roadmaps, and investor presentations
- Prepare companies for investors and strategic partnerships
- Companies are ready for commercialization
- Manufacturing scale facilities are readily available
- Existing supply chain of large companies in region for support