I am not sure if the Oregon announcement has any connection with what POW is doing but Cal Poly and Cal Wave get a mention.
http://www.bizjournals.com/portland...n-funding-looms-for-oregon-feds-close-in.html
http://tidalenergytoday.com/2016/03/30/cal-poly-bags-1-5m-grant-for-wave-energy-test-center/