National Offshore Wind Research & Development Consortium

🚀 New Reports Released: Mid-Atlantic Supply Chain Roadmap NOWRDC has released two major reports that map out the SMART-POWER region’s offshore wind supply chain and workforce capabilities, identifying how Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Delaware can work together to strengthen the domestic offshore wind economy. Among the findings: 🔍 Strong opportunities for blade, tower, and monopile manufacturing 🔍 Six competitive ports with strong workforce readiness 🔍 Regional collaboration as a catalyst for greater economic impact Read the full reports here: Supply Chain Assessment:  ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ek-cWMev Workforce Assessment:  ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eSxxwVcy Report publication press release: https://lnkd.in/eZNh2MR8 #Economy #OffshoreWind #CleanEnergy #Innovation #WorkforceDevelopment #SupplyChain Image: Indicative port locations for Tier 1 OSW manufacturing in the SMART-POWER region

🌊 Join us on October 6 at 9AM Pacific/12PM Eastern for a webinar on Collaborative Approaches to Advance UUVs for Offshore Wind. Autonomous subsea monitoring technologies are at a pivotal stage - offering opportunities to enhance safety, streamline permitting, and strengthen environmental monitoring for offshore wind. Over the past two years, NOWRDC has partnered with state agencies under our Solicitation 4.0 to fund five innovative UUV projects that will be highlighted during this session. The Solicitation 4.0 projects are kicking off this month, and this Marine Technology Society (MTS) webinar will feature presentations from UUV-focused grant recipients, including Monterey Bay Aquarium, Orpheus Ocean, The Candide Group, Teledyne Marine, and Geo SubSea LLC, followed by a Q&A moderated by NOWRDC Senior Program Manager, Kori Groenveld. 🔗 Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eqstQjr6 California Energy Commission Massachusetts Clean Energy Center NYSERDA

We’re excited to share that NOWRDC has announced over $8 million leveraged to fund seven new research and development projects through our Innovations in Floating Offshore Wind Solicitation 4.0. This solicitation was made possible by anchor funding from the California Energy Commission (CEC) and with support from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC). This collaboration underscores the power of state partnership to advance innovation in floating offshore wind. The selected projects span technology development and environmental monitoring, with awardees including Sperra, Foss Offshore Wind, the Candide Group, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), Orpheus Ocean, Teledyne Marine, and Geo SubSea LLC. Read the full press release and project details on our website: https://lnkd.in/epXf_ZF6

The National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium (NOWRDC) is seeking a Program Manager to play a key role in advancing offshore wind innovation in the United States. This position will oversee a portfolio of R&D projects, support strategic initiatives, and collaborate with partners across industry, academia, government, and NGOs. Position highlights: - Lead competitive solicitations and manage a portfolio of grants - Oversee project progress, budgets, and impact evaluation - Foster strong relationships with grantees, stakeholders, and funders - Support the strategic growth and long-term goals of the Consortium This is a full-time, remote position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with preference given to those received by September 23, 2025. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@nationaloffshorewind.org. The position is also posted on NOWRDC's website at https://lnkd.in/eb599scp

🚀 Exciting news from our partners at the Offshore Wind Innovation Hub! As an official partner, NOWRDC is proud to support the launch of the 2025 Accelerator Cohort - six cutting-edge startups bringing bold new solutions to offshore wind and ocean renewables. From autonomous seafloor monitoring to drone-based blade repair, this cohort represents the kind of forward-thinking innovation that will power the industry’s future. Congratulations to all selected companies - we can’t wait to work with you and see what you accomplish. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAHnuK-T #offshorewind #cleanenergy #renewable #innovation #windpower #startup #NYC #entrepreneurship #climatetech #OWIH #NOWRDC #sustainableenergy

Congratulations to all of the 2025 Ventus Award winners! And a special shoutout to NOWRDC’s nominee for Innovation of the Year - Saildrone and RPS Tetra Tech - for taking home the win! Their NOWRDC demonstration project "Renewable Powered, Uncrewed Mobile Assets to Monitor Protected Marine Mammals" advanced autonomous tech for monitoring marine mammals - an important step forward for offshore wind environmental monitoring. It’s great to see this innovative team recognized for their impactful work. Want to learn more? Check out their project page here: https://lnkd.in/gQWeWh6q #VentusAwards #OffshoreWind #Innovation #EnvironmentalMonitoring #NOWRDC Oceantic Network

We’re delighted to share that our Senior Program Manager, Kori Groenveld, recently joined New Jersey Institute of Technology’s ECE 671 – Financing Offshore Wind course as a guest lecturer. Kori spoke about innovation and emerging technology trends in offshore wind, highlighting where the industry is headed and what future R&D is needed to support responsible, cost-effective deployment. Thanks to NJIT and instructor Edoardo Francesco Sabatino for creating space to bring these conversations into the classroom. Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/ekgmT3hw #EmergingTech #NOWRDC #WorkforceDevelopment

NOWRDC is hiring: Marketing & Policy Intern (Summer/Fall 2025) NOWRDC is seeking a Marketing and Policy Intern to support communications and policy-related efforts from June to December 2025. This is a paid, unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of offshore wind research and innovation, supporting the nation’s clean energy goals. Key responsibilities include: - Supporting digital communications and stakeholder outreach - Enhancing content across NOWRDC’s website and materials to highlight the impact of federally and state-funded R&D projects - Assisting with preparations for NOWRDC’s annual hybrid R&D Symposium - Supporting metrics collection, policy engagement, and visibility initiatives Location: Remote, with optional in-person conference attendance Duration: 6 months (June 2 – December 3, 2025) This role will play an important part in amplifying the impact of public-private partnerships that are driving innovation, workforce development, and supply chain growth in the offshore wind industry. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/en7yKtZE #EnergyPolicy #WorkforceDevelopment #PublicPrivatePartnerships #STEMCareers #InfrastructureJobs #InternshipOpportunity

In the face of uncertainty in the US offshore wind sector, programs like the OWIH Accelerator are more important than ever to help companies navigate this new environment. If you are developing cutting-edge hardware or software solutions in offshore wind, don’t miss the opportunity to join our world-class accelerator. Apply by March 28: https://lnkd.in/eRynWueY We remain steadfast in our mission to support innovators in this space by offering resources such as: ⏩ Workshops and introductions to help founders navigate the regulatory landscape  📚 Curated curriculum to understand changing policies and market opportunity  🤝 1:1 support and mentorship from our partners: National Offshore Wind Research & Development Consortium, Urban Future Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Equinor, and New York City Economic Development Corporation. We are excited to celebrate recent wins for two of our cohort companies: Triton Anchor is leading the way in the advanced energy sector with their groundbreaking offshore anchoring systems. Recently, they secured $5.7 million in funding and announced the launch of their Scotland-based subsidiary, Triton Anchor Europe (TAE). This expansion positions them to bring their innovative solutions to the European offshore wind market. Indeximate is growing quickly to secure the future for subsea power cables with investment from Propeller Ventures. This recent round of funding will support hiring for key positions to deliver the Scattersphere to their customers this year, and will allow them to expand their work on Technology Verification, which is essential for widespread user adoption of their measures to profile cable health. We look forward to receiving your applications by this Friday!

🌊⚡ The NOWRDC team is excited to attend IPF 2025! This event has always been a valuable space for collaboration, innovation, and progress in the offshore wind industry. We’re looking forward to connecting with both familiar faces and new organizations that are driving the future of offshore wind. If you’ll be there, let’s connect! See you at #IPF2025! 👋 #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #NOWRDC #Networking Oceantic Network