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Step into the Innovative Future of Offshore Wind: A Celebratory Evening with the Finalists for the Offshore Wind Innovation Hub Accelerator!nDo you want to connect with the next wave of emerging offshore wind innovations? Take part in the Wind-Win Startup Showdown pitch event presented by the Offshore Wind Innovation Hub & hosted at the Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm a sustainable urban farm in Sunset Park that provides unique opportunities for open-air networking & breathtaking skyline views.nAn unparalleled opportunity to engage with the leading offshore wind innovators who are propelling the industry forward with novel tech solutions.nInnovation in FocusnThe event will showcase interactive lightning pitches from our selected accelerator finalists from around the globe, presented live in front of you & to our esteemed jury of industry experts. This will act as part of the final evaluation process for the 2024 Offshore Wind Innovation Hub Accelerator cohort. Stay tuned for the announcement of finalists on April 24th.nThis festive evening will offer you the opportunity to engage directly with the finalists & gain insights into the next wave of cutting-edge ideas shaping the future of offshore wind.nAgendanDrinks & Welcome RemarksnJury IntroductionnKeynote SpeechnStartup Lightning PitchesnNetworking & RefreshmentsnMeet our JurynEach of our Offshore Wind Innovation Hub partners has sent their most experienced innovation experts to help us evaluate the pitches.nMelissa Romn Burch, Chief Operating Officer, NYC Economic Development CorporationnLyndie Hice-Dunton, Executive Director, National Offshore Wind Research & Development ConsortiumnScott Lundin, VP Permitting, Community & Environmental Affairs, Equinor Renewables AmericasnStephanie Forde, Investment Manager, Equinor VenturesnCraig Wilson, Executive Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, NYU Tandon School of EngineeringnAlso on Stage:nTom Cunningham, Senior Advisor for Strategy, Community Affairs, Equinor Renewables AmericasnTone Sndergaard, Director, Offshore Wind Innovation Hub with Urban Future Lab at NYU TandonnThe Offshore Wind Innovation Hub AcceleratornA world-class accelerator program open to global offshore wind innovators. Building on a successful inaugural cohort, this six-month intensive program provides unparalleled support for innovators looking to develop novel technology & advance commercialization in the New York offshore wind market. The 2024 cohort will focus on novel technologies that can improve project economics of US offshore wind.nThe Offshore Wind Innovation Hub is an initiative, led by Equinor in collaboration with Urban Future Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, & National Offshore Wind R&D Consortium - supported by New York City Economic Development Corporation.
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