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Interesting that there are a few who continually complain about no verifiable facts and cannot
conduct any valid research. There was a poster the other day who indicated that IWS was not
affiliated with NYU anymore. So, I finally sat down and did some research to validate that not
only is IWS involved with NYU, by NYC Acre as well. As far as the other "stuff" being made up
and mud thrown at, all I can suggest an individual to do is conduct your own due dilligence and
not listen to a few individuals that are sadly confused.

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Research into the claim that IWS is not involved with NYU:
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NYC Acre - Accelerator for a Clean & Renewable Economy
Source: http://www.nycacre.com/

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About NYC Acre
The New York City Accelerator for a Clean and Renewable Economy (NYC ACRE) helps clean technology and renewable energy companies in New York City grow, advancing the City as a role model for environmental sustainability and smart growth. NYC ACRE is the cleantech/renewable energy initiative of NYU-Poly aimed at stimulating invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship in New York City.

NYC ACRE is seeded by a four year, $1.6M grant from the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) to NYU-Poly aimed at growing an ecosystem of entrepreneurs, international companies, and innovative local businesses that are providing solutions to climate and energy issues while growing the cleantech/renewable energy sector and creating jobs in NYC.

NYC ACRE will provide resources for both physical and virtual tenants. Virtual tenants, or affiliates, are companies who need strategic guidance and business assistance, but do not need physical space. All tenants must have a focus on alternative energy and clean technology, or a product or service offering that has a clear linkage to a more sustainable urban environment.

Company sectors include, but are not limited to: energy transmission and distribution; energy storage; waste to energy; smart grid; building systems; lighting; advanced metering infrastructure; energy management; efficiency products and services; sustainable architecture and design; transportation and power systems; water management; green roofs; urban food systems; energy/environmental markets and financial services.

Download our virtual service brochure here.

Location:
NYC ACRE is located within the first city sponsored incubator in Soho. Our offices feature 50 fully-functional, affordable office spaces within 16,500 sq. ft. at 160 Varick Street in the heart of downtown Manhattan. Amenities include day-lit loft space, a receptionist, conference rooms, kitchen, and high-speed internet access.

Activities to support individual ACRE tenant companies:
NYC ACRE will provide streamlined access to existing incentives and programs to help attract and retain international companies and local start-ups. We offer commercialization resources including technical design, development and deployment and prototype-testing opportunities using local professionals and university resources as a “springboard”. We provide access to support services such as business plan writing, legal and tax services, sales and marketing assistance, and facilitate access to “wet labs” and advanced research facilities at NYU, NYU-Poly, and Columbia University, where appropriate. Our experts, mentors, and staff assist with financial modeling/planning and operational support, and identify venture funding sources and assist as needed in negotiating agreements for capital investments. We offer a catalogue of university resources and coordinate subcontracting arrangements; access to ongoing research, faculty advisers and student interns. We help secure access to an outstanding local professional network of experts and mentors. For our tenants, we provide space as needed and continuously monitor progress. We offer coaching and entrepreneurship skills enhancement “boot camps”, and provide ACRE tenants with daily opportunities to share experiences, problems, solutions, and contacts with fellow entrepreneurs.

Activities to support the growth of a clean technology and renewable energy cluster in NYC:
In partnership with other groups, NYC ACRE will develop a comprehensive catalogue of cleantech-related assets in NYC (such as power consumption and production, academic programs, and legislative initiatives) and develop a marketing plan which highlights existing resources. Our website will become a community-driven destination that highlights NYC assets, becomes a hub for information exchange, and provides an event calendar and discussion forum for the NYC clean tech and renewable energy sector. NYC ACRE will create alliances with local professional groups and other universities to stimulate multi-disciplinary knowledge sharing, and produce networking events in partnership with other organizations. We will coordinate high-value programming, seminars, and mini-conferences including a 2010 symposium with partners, tenants, and international experts on ‘Developing a clean and renewable energy sector in an urban environment.’

Why clean tech and renewable energy?
Globally, clean energy investments are 15 percent of all venture capital. Every state in the nation can take part in this emerging economy -- from manufacturing and installation of solar panels and wind turbines, to recycling and waste management, to purchasing hybrid fleets for businesses and government agencies. As defined by the Pew Charitable Trust, the clean energy economy represents five sectors:

•Clean energy
•Energy efficiency
•Environmentally friendly production
•Conservation and pollution mitigation
•Training and support

NYC ACRE’s partners include:
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
NYSERDA is a public benefit corporation created in 1975 under Article 8, Title 9 of the State Public Authorities Law through the reconstitution of the New York State Atomic and Space Development Authority. NYSERDA’s earliest efforts focused solely on research and development with the goal of reducing the State’s petroleum consumption. Subsequent research and development projects focused on topics including environmental effects of energy consumption, development of renewable resources, and advancement of innovative technologies. NYSERDA strives to facilitate change through the widespread development and use of innovative technologies to improve the State’s energy, economic, and environmental wellbeing.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation
NYCEDC encourages businesses to start, expand or relocate in NYC by creating policies that promote economic growth and offering programs and incentives to help them achieve success.

The New York City Investment Fund
The New York City Investment Fund is a private fund with a civic mission. The fund was the vision of Henry R. Kravis, founding partner of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., who currently serves as its Founding Chairman. His goal was to mobilize the city's financial and business leaders to help build a stronger and more diversified local economy. To that end, the Fund has built a network of top experts from the investment and corporate communities who help identify and support New York City's most promising entrepreneurs in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.

Polytechnic Institute of NYU http://www.poly.edu/
Polytechnic Institute of NYU was founded in 1854, and is the second oldest private engineering school in the United States. Among its graduates and faculty are Nobel laureates, notable inventors, world class scientists and successful entrepreneurs. NYU-Poly produces and supports the leaders of tomorrow; providing excellence in education and research, in engineering, science and related fields for the New York region and the world.

Columbia University
Columbia is one of the top academic and research institutions in the world, conducting pathbreaking research in medicine, science, the arts, and the humanities. It includes three undergraduate schools, thirteen graduate and professional schools, and a school of continuing education.

Pratt Institute
Founded in 1887, Pratt seeks to instill in all graduates aesthetic judgment, professional knowledge, collaborative skills, and technical expertise. The mission of Pratt Institute is to educate artists and creative professionals to be responsible contributors to society. With a firm grounding in the liberal arts and sciences, a Pratt education blends theory with creative application in preparing graduates to become leaders in their professions.

New York University
Founded in 1831, New York University is now one of the largest private universities in the United States. Of the more than 3,000 colleges and universities in America, New York University is one of only 60 member institutions of the distinguished Association of American Universities. For more than 150 years, NYU has been home to talented scholars, artists, writers and others who have been drawn from all over the world to teach, perform, create, and study. NYU have achieved an international distinction in a wide range of areas - in the liberal arts, the sciences, education, the health professions, law, medicine, business, the arts, communications, public service, and the performing arts.

Source: http://www.nycacre.com/about/index.php#partners
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NYU Polytechnic Institute of NYU
Source: http://www.poly.edu/

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Incubators

NYU-Poly started its first business incubator at its downtown Brooklyn campus in 2004. In 2009 we partnered with New York City to open a second incubator in Manhattan as part of the City’s 11-point plan to promote business innovation through entrepreneurial activity following the 2008 economic downturn. In 2009 we also began NYC ACRE, our incubator solely focused on supporting the efforts of clean-technology-oriented companies.

The goal of each of our incubators is to provide the guidance, expertise, and resources that organizations need to grow into successful ventures that bring economic growth to New York City.

Source: http://www.poly.edu/business/incubators
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BEST breeds blossoming firms, helping them to survive and grow during the start-up period when they are most vulnerable.

BEST’s (Brooklyn Enterprise on Science and Technology) mission is to provide an educational environment that stimulates the establishment and growth of science- and technology-based start-up and spin-off companies. We expand Brooklyn's existing industry base and attract high technology industry to the region in order to create jobs and enhance economic development.

BEST provides:

Full-service marketing and a sales network
Intellectual property commercialization
Guidance with developing business plans
Access to business advisors and NYU-Poly professors
Funding recommendations
Networking opportunities
Access to patent attorneys
Student patent program

Source: http://www.poly.edu/business/incubators/best
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RCC International Wastewater Systems
RCC International Wastewater Systems provides real solutions in the rural development and remedial wastewater treatment markets worldwide. It provides wastewater knowledge and developer solutions, a proven system, engineering, and automation — both at the system operating level and the state and federal government reporting level.

Contact: Dave Campbell
740-549-1533
[e-mail]
rcciws.com

Source: http://www.poly.edu/business/incubators/best/companies

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"About 300 companies vied to be a part of NYU-Poly’s business incubator, but only 27 made the cut. The school has another incubator located on its Brooklyn campus."
Source: http://www.poly.edu/news/2009/09/01/mayor-bloomberg-engages-entrepreneurs-lively-discussion-nyu-polys-city-sponsored-inc

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