Project Partners
Start Date:
October, 2022
Completion Date:
Overview
The Offshore wind Innovation Hub aims to catalyze startups and connect Innovators to unleash the potential of offshore wind in New York. Do to so, the Innovation Hub has 2 programs: Offshore Wind Innovation Hub Accelerator: an intensive six-month program where selected innovators will receive bespoke scale-up support, expert workshops, and industry mentorship to advance commercialization goals and progress the development of novel solutions; and Offshore Wind Innovation Hub Community: a free membership for businesses and organizations that enable access to our coworking space, social events, and expert seminars to provide a framework for offshore wind innovation and collaboration in New York City.
NOWRDC's Role
NOWRDC has been engaged since conception of the hub, and has been a key partner providing solicitation review from our team of multidisciplinary staff, administration support through our innovation associate, and networking connections from our broader engagement with industry.
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Target Outcomes
- Accelerate the local development of new technologies for the national and international offshore wind industry.
- Foster demonstration opportunities, knowledge transfer and innovation through ecosystem building.
- Accelerate job creation and inclusive supply chain with commitment to diversity and equity.