New York's Innovation Ecosystem Strategy

New York State Energy Research And Development Authority

Buyer seeks a contractor or team to develop strategies and recommend future investments to increase the effectiveness of New York State's energy innovation ecosystem. The contractor will assemble an advisory committee, assess the current ecosystem, perform comparative analysis with other models, and make recommendations for visionary objectives and strategic partnerships. This work will support the state's climate and energy goals while driving economic development and securing affordable clean energy for all New Yorkers.

• 7/21/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 8/18/2025 - Work Start Date

• Available to start work no later than August 18, 2025
• Dedicated team of high-level professionals qualified to undertake services
• Experience with similar innovation ecosystem analysis projects
• Qualified team lead with supporting personnel
• Experience in innovation ecosystems and strategic planning

• Assemble an innovation advisory committee of independent experts
• Conduct comprehensive assessment of NY's energy innovation ecosystem
• Perform comparative analysis with other national and global innovation models
• Develop strategic findings identifying gaps and barriers in ecosystem
• Generate visionary objectives and initiative recommendations with measurable impacts
• Recommend strategic partnerships between NYSERDA and ecosystem stakeholders
• Create stakeholder engagement and communication strategy
• Analyze regional ecosystems focusing on downstate connections
• Prepare visual presentation materials describing ecosystem relationships
• Identify funding gaps and collaboration opportunities in the ecosystem
• Develop budget estimates and potential impact metrics for initiatives
• Facilitate Advisory Committee meetings and record results
• Create initiative recommendations framed with scope, cost, and impact
• Define ecosystem partners' roles in maximizing effectiveness
• Integrate Advisory Committee insights into strategic planning work