national offshore wind research & development consortium
NOWRDC is a nationally-focused, not-for-profit organization collaborating with industry to:
- Accelerate the deployment of offshore wind energy in the U.S.
- Address challenges and obstacles facing the offshore wind industry and maximize economic and social benefits.
- Reduce the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of offshore wind in the U.S.
Core Activities
Funding Innovation
Fund innovation directly responsive to the technical and supply chain barriers faced by offshore wind project developers in the U.S.
Networking
Convene strong networks that connect technology innovators, research institutions, project developers, supply chain companies, utilities, and state and federal government agencies
Job Opportunities
Enhance U.S. content and expand job opportunities across the offshore wind sector by providing essential funds and resources to companies.
NOWRDC Technical Symposium 2026
A focused convening that brings together industry, researchers, and public-sector leaders to share cutting-edge offshore wind R&D, exchange lessons learned, and build partnerships that accelerate technology development and deployment.
Hybrid Event:
- In-person at the SUNY Global Center in Midtown, NYC – to coordinate with Oceantic Network’s IPF Conference
- & virtual livestream available for remote attendees
Introduction: NOWRDC Funding and Competitive Solicitations
5 competitive solicitations to date
62 project awards
Over $63M in R&D grant funding
Over $13M in programmatic or leveraged funds
Innovation Project Map and Awardee Distribution:
*Both prime and subcontract awards
The National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium is a nationally focused, not-for-profit organization collaborating with industry on prioritized R&D activities to reduce the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of offshore wind in the U.S. while maximizing other economic and social benefits.