Facilities
Stony Brook University Economic Development is the ideal place to connect your Industry needs with world-class students, faculty, medical practitioners, instructors, and researchers. Designated by the State as Centers of Excellence, two research and incubator facilities exist on Stony Brook University's campus, housed in the Research & Development Park - The Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT) and the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC). NYSTAR funds fifteenCenters for Advanced Technology (CATs) to encourage greater collaboration between private industry and the universities of the state in the development and application of new technologies. There are two CATs located on the Stony Brook Campus - in biotechnology, and in integrated electric energy systems, and they also create partnerships between industry and research. Incubator space is available at LIHTI and Calverton.
Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC): cutting edge research across a broad spectrum of new opportunities with the theme of “reliable, affordable, and environmentally sound energy for America’s future." The Center’s mission is to drive innovative energy research to commercialization through industry and academic partnerships. Activities include industry outreach and educational events to increase economic impact in New York. Focus areas are, among others: offshore wind, grid modernization, energy storage, sustainable fuels and decarbonization technologies. AERTC has a diverse and robust Advisory Board that includes leaders from across the energy ecosystem to provide direction on priority topics to accelerate the energy transition. By bridging the gap between research and real-world applications, AERTC ensures that cutting-edge solutions are not only developed but also implemented, ensuring a more secure and sustainable energy future for New York and beyond. To achieve this, AERTC cultivates a collaborative environment where researchers, industry partners, and policymakers can work together to advance clean energy technologies.
Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT): next generation research and incubation facility focused on accelerating technology development and commercialization; supporting entrepreneurs in the innovation ecosystem. The Center’s diverse research areas are based on main pillars: healthcare and medicine; energy, sustainability, and climate; cybersecurity and defense. CEWIT also offers workforce development opportunities through internships, hackathons, conferences, webinars, and other programs. Since its inception, the Center has developed strategic alliances and extensive collaborations among the academic, scientific, and business communities worldwide. Offering R&D collaboration to the nurturing of new enterprises in its incubator facilities.
Long Island High Technology Incubator (LIHTI): a non-profit business incubator and accelerator that supports the launch and growth of early-stage deep tech businesses. LIHTI manages over 100,000 sq. ft. of incubator space across multiple facilities, including laboratories, offices, conference rooms, and other shared amenities. LIHTI operates programs to proactively identify promising new venture concepts, train aspiring entrepreneurs/ innovators, help launch new ventures, and assist new ventures to acquire the resources needed for success. While all areas of deep tech innovation are supported, specific areas of strength for the regional innovation ecosystem include Biotech, Cleantech and Infotech. LIHTI’s main facility, in a beautiful setting on the Stony Brook University campus, enables the transfer of ideas from the University to the private sector.
Center for Biotechnology: Located on the campus of Stony Brook University, The Center for Biotechnology serves as an important catalyst in the development of new biomedical technologies and emerging companies in New York State. Through groundbreaking initiatives, we support the advancement of biomedical innovation by helping to bridge the gap between discovery and commercial success and by training the next generation of biomedical leaders.
Center for Integrated Electric Energy Systems (CIEES): CIEES is a New York State Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) funded by Empire State Development through the New York State Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR). It 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’s goal is to make New York a global leader in the technologies that will accelerate the progress of renewable energy as one of the mainstream resources displacing fossil fuel-based electric power worldwide by facilitating the integration of renewable sources into the electric grid. We look to drive economic impact and innovation growth through collaborative projects with industry.