Live Now: Round 2 of Innovations in Offshore Wind Solicitation 2.0

The National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium (NOWRDC) is pleased to release a competitive solicitation entitled Innovations in Offshore Wind Solicitation 2.0. Each round has approximately 3.5 million dollars in funding. Challenge areas and their respective due dates are outlined in the table below:

Challenge Area	Round 1: Supply and Logistics, Operations & Maintenance	Round 2: Environmental Shared Use, Power Systems & Interconnection
	Concept Paper Submissions Due: Sept. 16, 2021 Full Proposal Submissions Due: Nov. 10, 2021	Concept Paper Submissions Due: Mar. 9, 2022 Full Proposal Submissions Due: Apr. 28, 2022
1	R1c1: Supply Chain Efficiency and Industrialization	R2c1: Facilitating Ocean Area Co-Existence
2	R1c2: Asset Monitoring and Inspection	R2c2: Electrical and Grid Challenges Unique to Offshore Wind Transmission
3	R1c3: Solutions to Reduce of Improve at-sea Maintenance and Repair

How to Apply

At this time, the full Proposal Opportunity Notice and supporting documentation, including concept submission instructions, are available at the solicitation portal hosted by the New York Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Please review all available documentation thoroughly. Solicitation-related questions may be directed to info@nationaloffshorewind.org.

Proposal Guidance and Engagement Opportunities

January 25, 2022 – Round 2 Topic Preview Webinar: This webinar occurred prior to Round 2 release. The webinar gave a preview of the technical challenge areas covered in Round 2 as well as general suggestions for drafting successful proposals.
- Recording available here
- Slides available here
February 8 & 10, 2022 – Proposal Content Walk-Through Webinar: This webinar is intended for small businesses and first-time applicants to a NOWRDC solicitation. To assist in concept paper submission in Round 2 of NOWRDC’s Solicitation 2.0, the webinar will give an overview of the key sections in the concept paper template, solicitation review criteria as listed in the Solicitation 2.0 Program Notice, and general advice on preparing successful proposals. There will be time reserved for audience Q&A at the end.
- To enable maximal attendance, the webinar will be hosted twice at the following dates and times:
  1. 11 AM – 12 PM EST on February 8, 2022 – Register here
  2. 1 PM – 2 PM EST on February 10, 2022 – Register here
- Once they are available, recordings of both webinars will be posted here on NOWRDC’s website.
February 23, 2022 – Offshore Wind Supplier Pitch Session: This event is intended for small businesses looking to connect with offshore wind developers. It will be a great way to get better connected with the offshore wind industry through a concise, engaging format. The full agenda, including companies selected for pitching, will be posted closer to the event date.
- For suppliers looking to pitch, fill out and email the pitch session concept template below to info@nationaloffshorewind.org by 5 PM EST on February 10, 2022.
  - Pitch Session Concept Template
- For developers looking to attend as panelists, contact Kori Groenveld at info@nationaloffshorewind.org
- For general participants, register for the event here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Please submit questions to info@nationaloffshorewind.org. The FAQ document below will be updated with NOWRDC responses on a regular basis.

NOWRDC Solicitation FAQs and Responses

Full Submission Reference Documents

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