NOAA’s U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Ocean Technology Transition (OTT) program released its
2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity. This opportunity seeks in-demand prototype ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes observing technologies including hardware and software platforms, sensors, and data transfer technologies that collect observations in the marine and Great Lakes environments.
The OTT program improves ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes observing by accelerating the infusion of technologies that address known needs in observing to real world applications. Results include lower cost/more accessible technologies which lead to expanded observing capabilities; implementation of applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence to operations, creating new ways to automate, interpret, and apply observing data; and expanded and more effective monitoring of harmful algal blooms and hypoxia.
U.S. IOOS expects to fund five or six projects up to $400,000 per project per year for one to three years, subject to the availability of funds. Full applications are due July 15, 2026. You can view the full funding opportunity here.
