Partner and Incubator Resources
Advanced Energy Research & Technology Center (AERTC)
The Advanced Energy Center is a true partnership of Academic institutions, Research
institutions, Energy providers and Industrial Corporations. Its mission is innovative
energy research, education and technology deployment with a focus on efficiency, conservation,
renewable energy, and nanotechnology applications for new and novel sources of energy.
Mr. James Acquaviva, Center Director
james.acquaviva@stonybrook.edu
631-216-7515
www.aertc.org
Center for Integrated Electric Energy Systems (CIEES)
The Center for Integrated Electric Energy Systems (CIEES) enhances the development and integration of cutting-edge technologies into electric energy systems, working with industry partners and leveraging the technical and intellectual assets of Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory. CIEES is one of two Centers of Advanced Technology (CATs) hosted at Stony Brook University and one of the 15 CATs funded through the Empire State Development's Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) designed to encourage greater collaboration between private industry and universities in the development and application of new technologies.
Mr. David Hamilton
david.hamilton@stonybrook.edu
(631) 216-7514
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/ciees/
Long Island High Technology Incubator (LIHTI)
The Long Island High Technology Incubator is a non-profit business incubator that supports and stabilizes early-stage, high-risk, high-tech businesses to enhance their opportunity for development and growth. We are dedicated to helping new technologically-innovative companies to mature by providing them with a variety of support resources and services. In addition to its beautiful setting, LIHTI’s location on the Stony Brook University campus enables the transfer of ideas from the University to the private sector. The companies that develop and grow as a result of being a part of the Incubator create jobs and expand the tax base on Long Island and in New York State. In its 16 years of operation, the incubator has housed over 70 companies, which have had a high survival rate upon graduating from the program.
Mr. Andrew L. Wooten
andrew.wooten@stonybrook.edu
631-444-8800
https://www.lihti.net/
Long Island Manufacturing Extension Partnership (LIMEP)
The Long Island Manufacturing Extension Partnership is Empire State Development's Regional Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center. LIMEP is one of the ten centers within the NIST NY-MEP program, with FuzeHub being the state-wide MEP center. The Center is designed to assist small to medium-sized manufacturing companies develop business growth and increase competitiveness through training, workforce development, and/or revitalization/renewal of their product lines all while supporting our region's priority industry cluster: biotechnology. LIMEP also engages with larger companies to support their supply chain companies which fall in the small and mid-sized company category.
Mrs. Amy Erikson, Executive Director
amy.erikson@stonybrook.edu
(631) 216-7516
https://www.limep.org
Small Business Development Center
One of twenty-three campus-based regional Small Business Development Centers within New York State, the SBDC at Stony Brook brings together the resources of the University, the private sector and government at all levels to assist entrepreneurs, business and industry in the solution of their problems, leading to increased productivity and profitability.
Mrs. Martha Stansbury, Executive Director
martha.stansbury@stonybrook.edu
631-632-9070
https://www.stonybrook.edu/sbdc/
Empire State Development's Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR)
New York State offers resources designed to enable new and existing businesses to become more competitive through the use of innovative technologies. Empire State Development's Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) programs and centers emphasize the importance of working with industry as a way to leverage New York State’s technology strengths to produce new products. The state also offers other innovation development support resources, including financial incentives, to foster university collaboration, research and innovation.
https://esd.ny.gov/innovation-development-support
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
NYSERDA offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and support to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. A public benefit corporation, NYSERDA has been advancing energy solutions and working to protect the environment since 1975.
Doreen M. Harris, President and CEO
www.nyserda.ny.gov