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the activities of iCLEAN, as well as the program’s first corporate partner. Magnolia Solar Corporation, a leading developer of nanostructure-based thin film solar cells, is partnering with CNSE’s E2TAC on advanced research to enable the development of high- efficiency, low-cost solar cells.

Over the next four years, iCLEAN expects to incubate 25 successful companies, with the potential for creating 125 new jobs and investing nearly $125 million into the regional economy.

“With its wealth of talent and clean energy expertise, the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany is an ideal location for a new business incubator that will help early-stage businesses grow, create jobs in Tech Valley, and compete in the national economy,” said Francis J. Murray Jr., President and CEO of NYSERDA. “The funding we announce today represents Governor David Paterson’s commitment to invest in the infrastructure that will help innovators develop their products, take their ideas to the market, and expand New York’s clean energy industries.”

SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher praised NYSERDA, CNSE and Magnolia Solar Corporation for their collaboration on iCLEAN saying, “This partnership leverages our collective strengths in developing the economy while focusing on sustainable, low-cost energy. It is fitting that we are spending the day at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering as we begin to finalize our strategic plan - which is all about the revitalization of New York’s economy and the quality of life of our citizens.”

“The world-class educational and research portfolios at UAlbany’s College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering will be further enhanced through this vital funding from NYSERDA,” said University at Albany President George M. Philip. “The creation of this innovative clean energy incubator also illustrates the NanoCollege’s unique ability

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to drive economic investment and growth, particularly in the most critical sectors of our economy, including alternative energy technologies.”

“This critical investment in the iCLEAN initiative further demonstrates NYSERDA’s recognized leadership in building a robust and vibrant clean energy sector in New York State,” said Dr. Alain Kaloyeros, Senior Vice President and CEO of CNSE. “This funding will enable advanced research at the UAlbany NanoCollege that is essential for the commercialization of innovative green energy technologies, and also provide opportunities to attract alternative and renewable energy companies and green collar jobs to New York.”

iCLEAN partners will have access to CNSE’s state-of-the-art laboratories and cleanroom facilities, gain valuable networking opportunities through regional and national partnerships to raise funding through venture capital, and receive comprehensive and professional services. In addition, the iCLEAN program will host an Entrepreneurial Development Series on clean energy to train and transition corporate executives into the

growing clean energy industry.

“With vital support from NYSERDA, the iCLEAN program will allow CNSE’s E2TAC to help accelerate the development of clean energy technologies that are important for New York’s environmental and economic future,” said Dr. Pradeep

Haldar, Director of CNSE’s E2TAC. “We are particularly pleased to support the growth of emerging alternative energy companies, as evidenced by our partnership with Magnolia Solar, and look forward to working with our partners at the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation to enable additional collaborations in the future.”

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