Abstract
The University Marine Energy Research Community uses the Technological Innovation System (TIS) framework to conduct a systematic analysis of the marine energy research and innovation system within the United States. A TIS includes the actors, institutions, networks, infrastructures, and relationships that influence the speed and direction of innovation (Bergek et al., 2008; Hekkert et al., 2011). The report describes the current state of the TIS, its structure and its functionality, and draws on other research in innovation systems and policy to provide recommendations for strengthening the TIS to support innovation in the US marine energy sector.