The University of Edinburgh is an internationally recognised leader in ocean energy research and innovation. Through decades of pioneering work, the university has fundamentally shaped technology assessment, strategic planning, and sector-wide roadmapping activities.

The University holds a prominent position within the global community through its leadership as Co-Chair of the EERA JP Ocean Energy (alongside TECNALIA), as well as its influence within ETIP Ocean and the IEA-OES programme.

Its world-class expertise in techno-economic assessment, strategic foresight, and international collaboration provides the essential evidence-based foundation for defining technology priorities and informing high-level decision-making across the sector.

Wave Energy Scotland is a specialist technology development organisation dedicated to accelerating the commercialisation of wave energy. It is renowned for its innovative “stage-gate” funding model, which rigorously focuses on technology performance and risk reduction to drive commercial viability—most recently demonstrated through its pivotal role in EuropeWave. With its background in the management of multi-stage technology maturation pathways, strategic allocation of funding, and having a deep understanding of the underlying technical challenges, WES brings an unparalleled expertise to the design and execution of Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) mechanisms and competitive innovation programmes within the ocean energy sector.

As a strategic observer within the Ocean Energy Implementation Working Group (IWG), WES bridges the gap between high-level innovation and broader European strategic objectives, providing critical insights into technology selection and sector-wide learning.

WavEC Offshore Renewables is a leading Portuguese research and consultancy organisation specialising in the development of wave energy, floating offshore wind, and ocean energy deployment.

For over two decades, WavEC has acted as a trusted partner for technology developers and public authorities, providing expert technical studies and resource analysis. Beyond its project portfolio, WavEC provides critical global coordination as the manager of the IEA-OES Technical Secretariat.

Its deep understanding of deployment challenges and stakeholder dynamics provides a vital bridge between academic research, industrial application, and policy communities.

The European Energy Research Alliance (EERA) is the largest low-carbon energy research community in Europe, gathering 250+ research organisations and universities from 31 countries. EERA is also the formal Research pillar of the European Union’s Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan, and the coordinator of the ETIPs FORUM network, that gathers all European Technology & Innovation Platforms (ETIPs).

EERA is structured into 18 research Joint Programmes, among which JP Ocean Energy features as the key network for OceanBoost.

FundingBox is a European innovation group dedicated to accelerating technology adoption and scaling entrepreneurial ecosystems across strategic sectors.

FundingBox is the leading European facilitator of cascade funding (Financial Support to Third Parties), empowering startups, scaleups, SMEs and research organisations to transform research outcomes into market-ready solutions. Holding a pivotal position within the European innovation landscape, FundingBox brings deep-rooted expertise in orchestrating EU-funded competitive innovation programmes and managing cascade funding mechanisms. Supported by an expansive pan-European network of deep-tech innovators, technology centres, and industry partners, the group excels at deploying seamless acceleration pathways that bridge early-stage research with market implementation.

Its mastery of structured acceleration methodologies, technology transfer frameworks, and ecosystem orchestration makes FundingBox a vital driver in connecting research outcomes with real market demand, ensuring that high-potential technologies achieve tangible commercial and societal impact.

ENEA is the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, a public research organisation supporting technological innovation and the energy transition.

Its ocean energy expertise combines oceanographic and wave modelling, marine energy resource assessment, and wave energy technology development. Its activities include the development of the Pendulum Wave Energy Converter (PeWEC) in collaboration with Politecnico di Torino, with particular attention to Mediterranean conditions.

ENEA participates in the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA) and plays an active role in the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan). ENEA, serves as Co-Chair of the Ocean Energy subgroup within the SET Plan Implementation Working Group on Ocean Energy and Hydropower, supporting cooperation among participating countries and the definition of shared research and innovation priorities.

This combination of scientific expertise, technology development and European research coordination provides a strong foundation for ENEA’s contribution to OceanBoost, connecting practical research challenges with the sector’s strategic priorities.

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