Constructive interference to impact (CI2I): aligning waves of support for marine energy entrepreneurs

Braid Theory, Inc. received a $100,000 Cooperative Agreement from the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087) effective November 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. The award, titled "Constructive Interference to Impact (CI2I): Aligning Waves of Support for Marine Energy Entrepreneurs," will be performed in San Pedro, California. While specific deliverables are not detailed in the award documentation, the project title and placement within EERE's marine energy portfolio indicate the initiative focuses on supporting and accelerating marine energy entrepreneurship and technology advancement, consistent with the program's portfolio of marine energy projects including wave energy converter testing platforms and tidal turbine blade validation efforts.

The Renewable Energy Research and Development program provides federal funding for long-term research and development in renewable technologies including solar, biomass, hydrogen and fuel cells, wind, hydropower, and geothermal. As a Cooperative Agreement (representing 56% of awards within this mature program), this award structure indicates collaborative engagement between EERE and the awardee in advancing marine energy innovation and entrepreneur support mechanisms within the broader federal renewable energy research ecosystem.