The Innovation & Research portfolio is one of four portfolios associated with the New York State Clean Energy Fund. It is dedicated to driving innovation across climate technology sectors through direct investments in R&D and early-stage companies and seeks to fund “incubators, accelerators, prizes, and similar programs.” This portfolio includes $621 million of programmatic funding over 10 years and pursues goals relevant to renewable thermal technology, such as “renewables optimization.” This fund has driven over 37 demonstrations. Interested parties can reach out at CleanEnergyFund@nyserda.ny.gov