Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) – with members from fishing and environmental groups, industry and government – is a nonprofit public-private partnership funded by the Oregon Innovation Council since 2007. Its mission is to promote the responsible development of ocean energy in Oregon. We serve as a connector for all stakeholders involved in wave energy project development – from research and development to early stage community engagement, final deployment and energy generation and job creation – positioning Oregon as the North America leader in this nascent industry and delivering its full economic and environmental potential for the state.