The National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium (NOWRDC) intends to run a competitive solicitation titled “Solicitation 4.0 - Innovations in Floating Offshore Wind,” funding $10.6 million for projects addressing key needs such as innovation in ports and vessels, transmission technology, and uncrewed underwater vehicles for environmental monitoring. This effort includes collaboration and funding from the California Energy Commission (CEC), New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), U.S. Department of Energy, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The solicitation aims to accelerate the deployment of floating offshore wind by addressing technological, environmental, and cost barriers with novel solutions and advancements. Eligible projects must focus on innovative solutions in specific topic areas such as port and vessel infrastructure, transmission technology, and environmental monitoring.