ALBANY — The state is setting aside some $15 million to help companies develop high-tech energy products and jobs, Gov. Cuomo has announced.

He said the funds would be divided among three companies statewide.

New York is inviting universities, scientists and research groups to partner with businesses to move laboratory breakthroughs to market.

The idea, Cuomo said, is to accelerate the sale of innovations and attract private-sector investment.

The recipients will be chosen soon, he added.