{"id":2189,"date":"2025-06-09T12:12:44","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T12:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marri-uk.org\/?page_id=2189"},"modified":"2026-04-22T07:35:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T07:35:35","slug":"maritime-funding-calls","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marri-uk.org\/index.php\/our-resources\/maritime-funding-calls\/","title":{"rendered":"Maritime Funding Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong><br>The majority of the funding opportunities listed are specifically targeted at maritime-related projects. However, some are general funding opportunities that, while not exclusively maritime, are still applicable to maritime research and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UK funding calls<\/strong> &#8211; Maritime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Ideas Elevator \u2013 Maritime Decarbonisation<\/strong>, open to SME for disruptive, very early-stage and exciting ideas and concepts (at Technology Readiness Levels 1-2) that may alter the future landscape of clean maritime. <a href=\"https:\/\/cp.catapult.org.uk\/opportunity\/the-ideas-elevator-maritime-decarbonisation\/?utm_campaign=129135842-SME%20Network%20Newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--dVcsQCWEo5fTBJiuiVQOpIczdSLGEJcA5v7t7yXl3X7elEoa5Sw8pkpQA_Y-gvnQDN18b9HRKwZOgd6hmc9ZudHFZFg&amp;_hsmi=133568340&amp;utm_content=133568340&amp;utm_source=hs_email\">Apply by 8th May 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coast-R Small Grants Fund Round 2 <\/strong>is offering grants of between \u00a310,000 and \u00a325,000 for projects contributing to coastal community resilience. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukcoastalresilience.org\/small-grants-fund-round-2\">Apply by 15th May 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 7<\/strong>: Deployment trials (\u00a33m-\u00a315m), Pre-deployment trials (\u00a3750k-\u00a36m) and Innovative feasibility studies (\u00a3100k-\u00a31m). \u00a3121M in total <a href=\"https:\/\/apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk\/competition\/2416\/overview\/f49610a2-5e82-4898-b357-10f80154a2b8\">Apply by 17 Jul 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Alternative Fuels<\/strong>, Funding to each project up to \u00a330 million. <a href=\"https:\/\/apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk\/competition\/2434\/overview\/f4a8b70b-ff7f-4943-9c8a-76c212b445a8\">Apply by 16 September 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Electric Power<\/strong>, Funding to each project up to \u00a330 million. A<a href=\"https:\/\/apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk\/competition\/2435\/overview\/592ea5c1-f713-4654-bb5e-d6894cd06d86\">pply by 16 September 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Energy Efficiency<\/strong>, Funding to each project up to \u00a330 million. <a href=\"https:\/\/apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk\/competition\/2436\/overview\/97d03e1a-7760-4939-97b4-4f230c84a6aa\">Apply by 16 September 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Great British Energy (GBE) Supply Chain Fund: Offshore Wind and Networks<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbe.gov.uk\/funding-opportunities\/supply-chain-fund-offshore-wind-networks\">Round 1 by 31 Mar 2026; Round 2 by 30 Jun 2026, Round 3 by 30 Sep 2026, Round 4 by 10 dec 2026<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Former LRF funded student, scholar or apprentice can apply Lloyd&#8217;s Register Foundation (<strong>LRF<\/strong>) <strong>Network to Engineer a Safer Tomorrow (NEST)<\/strong> funding. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lrfoundation.org.uk\/partnerships-and-funding\/nest\"><strong>Apply here<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UK funding calls<\/strong> &#8211; applicable to maritime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scotland Beyond Net Zero Seed Fund 2026<\/strong> to support climate and net zero research collaborations across Scotland \u00a35-15k per project <u><a href=\"https:\/\/scotland-beyond-net-zero.ac.uk\/funding-opportunities\/\">Apply before 27 April 2026<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iX Challenge &#8211; Modular Hydrogen Separation for Small Scale Pilot Waste Facilities <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiuk-business-connect.org.uk%2Fopportunities%2Fix-challenge-modular-hydrogen-separation-for-small-scale-pilot-waste-facilities%2F%3Futm_campaign%3D2756854_iX%2520Challenge%2520Alerts%2520-%2520April%25202026%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Ddotdigital%26dm_i%3D2VFU%2C1N37A%2C8ENTQY%2C6P6YW%2C1%2C0%2C0%2C0&amp;data=05%7C02%7Corla.kane%40strath.ac.uk%7C4e3a21936ac949cfed7208de99393573%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C639116668143737006%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=djNJ0G4r0C7gO0Ad6avVkKwEZE5Qfj4MLPGNSdb%2F%2B4o%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Apply before 27 April 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supply Chain Accelerator<\/strong> provides early-stage development funding for <strong>offshore wind supply chain projects<\/strong>, supporting them to be investment-ready. 3rd Round is open to register interest now. Registered project will receive application pack by end of April 2026. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecrownestate.co.uk\/our-business\/marine\/supply-chain-accelerator-fund\">Find out more<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iX Challenge &#8211; <strong>Autonomous Robotic Inspection Platform<\/strong> to supporting Rolls-Royce SMR Ltd in identifying a highly autonomous robotic platform, such as a quadruped, a drone, or a mix of both, capable of carrying out repeatable plant inspections within the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) environment  <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiuk-business-connect.org.uk%2Fopportunities%2Fix-challenge-autonomous-robotic-inspection-platform%2F%3Futm_campaign%3D2756854_iX%2520Challenge%2520Alerts%2520-%2520April%25202026%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Ddotdigital%26dm_i%3D2VFU%2C1N37A%2C8ENTQY%2C6P6YW%2C1%2C0%2C0%2C0&amp;data=05%7C02%7Corla.kane%40strath.ac.uk%7C4e3a21936ac949cfed7208de99393573%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C639116668143757229%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=lBOGqf1iV%2FSVvFmhRai7dxIuAMr5b771OmJ2d2BqlOo%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Apply before 4 May 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HMGCC Co-Creation Challenge: Smart personal assistant for security researchers <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiuk-business-connect.org.uk%2Fopportunities%2Fhmgcc-co-creation-challenge-smart-personal-assistant-for-security-researchers%2F%3Futm_campaign%3D2756854_iX%2520Challenge%2520Alerts%2520-%2520April%25202026%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Ddotdigital%26dm_i%3D2VFU%2C1N37A%2C8ENTQY%2C6P6YW%2C1%2C0%2C0%2C0&amp;data=05%7C02%7Corla.kane%40strath.ac.uk%7C4e3a21936ac949cfed7208de99393573%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C639116668144039398%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=oTDVkzgjQAAq2MZ8zAsTOaGyWsEKdlYwnKDO5fjf5tU%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><strong>Apply before 7 May 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What Works Centre (WWC)<\/strong> for local employment support, up to \u00a315M funding available to establish an independent, co-created What Works Centre (WWC) to identify, develop, test, and evaluate evidence-based locally delivered employment support to help people access, remain in, and thrive in good quality work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukri.org\/opportunity\/what-works-centre-wwc-for-local-employment-support\/?utm_campaign=127265998-Academic%20Network%20Newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9zbytfzsIj-EBO0jfiUKZEWGQEfXAbe-hCcF-8UD1AuG2V2aEnvZMuThySOYF472B0Qv7CEWwEE1WjMcsn18SLmNwETw&amp;_hsmi=128318816&amp;utm_content=128318816&amp;utm_source=hs_email\">Apply by 19 May 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Battery innovation concept development round 2<\/strong>, open to UK registered businesses apply for a share of up to \u00a325 million to support innovation in battery grade material technologies for electrification by <strong>IUK<\/strong>,<a href=\"https:\/\/iuk-business-connect.org.uk\/opportunities\/battery-innovation-concept-development-round-2\/\"> Apply by 27 May 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Driving Net Zero through Data-Driven Innovation<\/strong> by Energy Systems Catapult, fund up to \u00a340k<strong> <\/strong>for researchers and academic partners to&nbsp;leverage&nbsp;data-driven insights to solve complex challenges within the UK\u2019s energy and transport systems. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdr-sense.org.uk\/latest-content\/research-grant-opportunity?utm_source=brevo&amp;utm_campaign=SENSE%20-%201304%20-%20Grant%20Launch&amp;utm_medium=email\">Apply by 1st Jun 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Future offshore wind technologies: feasibility <\/strong>studies <a href=\"https:\/\/apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk\/competition\/2432\/overview\/49f165f4-40af-4d16-8986-ba241fd2741a\">Apply before 3 June 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Future offshore wind technologies: industrial<\/strong> research <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ukri.org%2Fopportunity%2Ffuture-offshore-wind-technologies-industrial-research%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cwenjuan.wang%40strath.ac.uk%7C3bba71bbd7984873169f08de9edc1fee%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C639122865430860543%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=K9m%2BWGhQ3MQR0u5oJYTLmXzYy%2BD7TuJOwydRSCvP4A4%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Apply before 3 June 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frontier AI Discovery<\/strong> by <strong>IUK<\/strong> to advance the development of frontier Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and foundation models in the UK. <a href=\"https:\/\/apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk\/competition\/2422\/overview\/a5c16dd4-c60d-4cc1-8035-33fe76a52489#summary\">Apply before 10 June 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EDI Hub+ Flexible Fund&nbsp;Round 2<\/strong>, Pilot projects (\u00a350k), Scale-up projects (\u00a380k), Evaluation projects (\u00a330k) <a href=\"https:\/\/edihubplus.ac.uk\/funding-pre-announcement-edi-hub-flexible-fund-round-2\/?utm_campaign=127265998-Academic%20Network%20Newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--NVkDvaczRquCklMBpTKltkLBBc33zP1ve5MzrXuZ0XUlB5W173oPfvtKRh-1OZr50iQtPlQCQ0Hqa681zaJmVdaw_nA&amp;_hsmi=128318816&amp;utm_content=128318816&amp;utm_source=hs_email\">Apply between 4 Mar &#8211; 24 Jun 2026.<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a>Pre-announcement: <strong>EPSRC Prosperity Partnerships 2027<\/strong> <\/a>co-delivered by business and academic partners, aim to create long-term prosperity for the UK Total fund \u00a340M <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ukri.org%2Fopportunity%2Fepsrc-prosperity-partnerships-2027%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cwenjuan.wang%40strath.ac.uk%7Cc0cbfa7ac3bc4dfe8c9e08de573b26bd%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C639044108724339096%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iivO5aboCcdDcSplD%2Bmmhvx8wCSv2iSIdV%2Bp2RK1wvo%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Find out more<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Statements of Need in Research Infrastructure<\/strong> by <strong>EPSRC <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ukri.org%2Fopportunity%2Fstatements-of-need-in-research-infrastructure%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cwenjuan.wang%40strath.ac.uk%7C2a383f6998494e35ad6408dda72fee9f%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C638850546555172563%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8HP9i%2BCmSvjVPWeUS63R4iYCk1oxHjDdN6BDgX15Zr0%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Open &#8211; no closing date<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic infrastructure outlines<\/strong> Minimum \u00a3400k award to purchase infrastructure including equipment, resources to improve UK scientific capability and enable cutting-edge research of high priority by <strong>EPSRC <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukri.org\/opportunity\/strategic-infrastructure-outlines\/\">Open &#8211; no closing date<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapid Projects Fund by <strong>EDRC (Energy Demand Research Centre) <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrc.ac.uk\/edrc-flexible-fund\/edrc-rapid-projects-fund\/#msdynttrid=cJJ58CuXNQJvKPSDGM7cx-xZ8GMXPQeLr-jYqN5vao4\">Find out more and apply<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SMART: SCOTLAND grants for feasibility studies for SMEs conducting feasibility studies for high-risk, highly ambitious research and development (R&amp;D) projects by <strong>Scottish Enterprise<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottish-enterprise.com\/support-for-businesses\/funding-and-grants\/business-grants-and-funding-calls\/smart-scotland-grant\">Find out more<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><u>Measurement for Business (M4B) Funding<\/u><\/a> by <strong>NPL <\/strong>for UK SME to access NPL experts and facilities <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.npl.co.uk%2Fcampaigns%2Fmeasurement-for-business&amp;data=05%7C02%7Corla.kane%40strath.ac.uk%7Cb43d3fb342f746db839608ddb7ac39a3%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C638868672537404527%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Yj6bD1UKrT4lnGZR1Y%2FHzfKv72IlwaNOQOI7M8ic1%2Bk%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Find out more and apply<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ICURe Explore programme cohorts <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiuk-business-connect.org.uk%2Fopportunities%2Ficure-explore%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cwenjuan.wang%40strath.ac.uk%7Caccfeef03f724984691d08dda1ae4c33%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C638844492209094078%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=kgEAYT%2BF65oxW%2FvgivWEmCaCvGRLLr7RA3LUVm1DkZg%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Find out more<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlands &amp; Islands Enterprise Innovation Grants <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hie.co.uk%2Fsupport%2Fbrowse-all-support-services%2Finnovation%2Fhies-innovation-service%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cwenjuan.wang%40strath.ac.uk%7Ca94a70f0cffa4d61a88e08de68021a4c%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C639062555431324646%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=V9v9EaHnfYNvREIDPxVOENF2x96wTi7vhhR%2BDOyDkzI%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Find out more<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Made Smarter<\/strong> Adoption and Innovation: Companies in manufacturing could receive support for digital transformation, such as advice and guidance, Training, Digital intern, Match funding up to \u00a320k for purchase of hardware and software. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madesmarter.uk\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESA Open Call for Proposals: Proof-of-concept Studies and Pilot Projects <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbusiness.esa.int%2Ffunding%2Fopen-call-for-proposals-proof-concept-studies-and-pilot-projects%23msdynmkt_trackingcontext%3D6961ab17-d8b6-4b47-a1c1-1c4b77bc0300&amp;data=05%7C02%7Corla.kane%40strath.ac.uk%7C85652db9ed6f452b203f08de947fd4bb%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C639111473919654666%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=EcLDzI%2B6oAcg2DUtXaeBWnWG37C71kzhISVF6XqGS1E%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><strong>Find out more and apply<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESA Open Call for Proposals: Kick-starts <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbusiness.esa.int%2Ffunding%2Fopen-call-for-proposals-kick-starts%23msdynmkt_trackingcontext%3D6961ab17-d8b6-4b47-a1c1-1c4b77bc0300&amp;data=05%7C02%7Corla.kane%40strath.ac.uk%7C85652db9ed6f452b203f08de947fd4bb%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C639111473919678720%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=g5vGk3xZApe87cdguVV7%2F34VkjDukNWtgiUa%2FW0%2Fb9M%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><strong>Find out more and apply<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UK tenders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a><u>Call for tenders by Shetland Islands Council on \u201cTime Charter Tug Hire May 2026\u201d <\/u><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk\/search\/show\/Search_View.aspx?id=MAR552395\"><strong>Submit before 22 April 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call for tenders on \u201cOperators Panel Manager for the Scottish Wave &amp; Tidal Operators Agreement\u201d by Crown Estate Scotland <a href=\"https:\/\/www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk\/search\/show\/Search_View.aspx?id=MAR552744\"><strong>Submit before 29 April 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call for tenders on \u201cNew Technologies in North East Scotland \u2013 Drones and Innovations in Automated Logistics\u201d by North East Scotland Regional Tansport Partnership <a href=\"https:\/\/www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk\/search\/show\/Search_View.aspx?id=APR553487\"><strong>Submit before 6 May 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call for tenders on \u201cShipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract RoPax Vessel\u201d by Caledonian Maritime Assets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk\/search\/show\/Search_View.aspx?id=APR553069\"><strong>Submit before 8 May 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call for tenders on \u201cFramework Agreement for Compass Adjusting Services\u201d by CalMac Ferries <a href=\"https:\/\/www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk\/search\/show\/Search_View.aspx?id=APR553866\"><strong>Submit before 15 May 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call for tenders on \u201cDevelopment of computer vision (AI) tools for REM of pelagic Fisheries\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk\/search\/show\/Search_View.aspx?id=APR553255\"><strong>Submit before 19 May 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call for tenders on \u201cMarine Vessel Replacement Project\u201d by Scottish Government <a href=\"https:\/\/www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk\/search\/show\/Search_View.aspx?id=JUN533514\"><strong>Find out more<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call for tenders on \u201cAppointment of RSL or Development Partner for Development of Clune Park Site in Port Glasgow\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk\/search\/show\/Search_View.aspx?id=JUL534394\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call for tenders on &#8220;Oban 1 Linkspan, Berth and adjacent Slipway Modifications &amp; Repairs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk\/search\/show\/Search_View.aspx?id=OCT541792\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call for tenders on \u201cNorthern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4)\u201d <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk\/search\/show\/Search_View.aspx?id=MAR550876\">Find out more<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call for tenders on \u201cOperators Panel Manager for the Scottish Wave &amp; Tidal Operators Agreement\u201d <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk\/search\/show\/Search_View.aspx?id=FEB550591\">Find out more<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a>Call for tenders on \u201cNet Zero Renewable Energy Skills Workshop\u201d <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk\/search\/show\/Search_View.aspx?id=APR553245\"><strong>Find out more<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UK finance\/investment opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Defence Innovation Loans FY25\/26 Cycle 7: Loans of up to \u00a31 million with a below market interest rate of 7.4% per annum to help convert your mature defence innovation into a strong business proposition for defence procurement. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/competition-defence-innovation-loans-fy2526-cycle-7\">Find out more<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>British Business Bank Growth Guarantee Scheme support loan sizes of up to \u00a32m and provides the lender with a 70% government-backed guarantee. <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiuk-business-connect.org.uk%2Fopportunities%2Fbritish-business-bank-growth-guarantee-scheme%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cwenjuan.wang%40strath.ac.uk%7Caccfeef03f724984691d08dda1ae4c33%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C638844492209027182%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WjDfuN11O3b9v51rP7qCbkjDQrAdyZvFK88Porxl6DE%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Find out more<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>British Business Bank Investment Funds <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.british-business-bank.co.uk%2Ffinance-options%2Fnations-and-regions-investment-funds&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cwenjuan.wang%40strath.ac.uk%7Caccfeef03f724984691d08dda1ae4c33%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C638844492209061459%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=51%2F05NWkKykLbpjhVndOqKD91h6Cm4WDOoY2UZcUknY%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Find out more<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>British Business Bank Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II offers a range of commercial finance options with smaller loans and debt finance from \u00a325,000 to \u00a32 million and equity investment up to \u00a35 million. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.british-business-bank.co.uk\/finance-options\/nations-and-regions-investment-funds\/northern-powerhouse-investment-fund-ii\">Find out more<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>British Business Bank Investment Fund for Wales offers a range of commercial finance options with smaller loans from \u00a325,000 to \u00a3100,000, debt finance from \u00a3100,000 to \u00a32 million and equity investment up to \u00a35 million. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.british-business-bank.co.uk\/finance-options\/nations-and-regions-investment-funds\/investment-fund-for-wales\">Find out more<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">European funding calls &#8211; Maritime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-details\/HORIZON-CL5-2026-06-Two-Stage-D5-10?keywords=HORIZON-CL5&amp;isExactMatch=true&amp;status=31094502&amp;frameworkProgramme=43108390&amp;order=DESC&amp;pageNumber=1&amp;pageSize=50&amp;sortBy=relevance\"><strong>Onboard<\/strong> of long-distance ships (ZEWT Partnership)<\/a> (HORIZON-CL5-2026-06-Two-Stage-D5-10) by <strong>EC<\/strong> Apply by 14 Apr 2026, then 8 Oct 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-details\/HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-14\"><strong>Onboard renewable energy solutions and energy saving measures<\/strong> to reduce the fuel consumption of ships by at least 55% (ZEWT Partnership)<\/a> (HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-14) Apply by 14 Apr 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-details\/HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-15?order=DESC&amp;pageNumber=1&amp;pageSize=50&amp;sortBy=relevance&amp;keywords=ZEWT&amp;isExactMatch=true&amp;status=31094501,31094502\"><strong>Prospective evaluation of nuclear power potential for shipping <\/strong>(ZEWT&nbsp;Partnership)<\/a> (HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-15) Apply by 14 Apr 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-details\/HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-16\"><strong>Autonomous vessels in short sea shipping and inland waterways<\/strong><\/a> (HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-16) Apply by 14 Apr 2027 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-details\/HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-17?order=DESC&amp;pageNumber=1&amp;pageSize=50&amp;sortBy=relevance&amp;keywords=ZEWT&amp;isExactMatch=true&amp;status=31094501,31094502\">I<strong>nnovative Solutions for mitigating the environmental impact of waterborne transport in marine and aquatic Ecosystems<\/strong> (ZEWT Partnership)<\/a> (HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-17) Apply by 14 Apr 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-details\/HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-18?order=DESC&amp;pageNumber=1&amp;pageSize=50&amp;sortBy=relevance&amp;keywords=ZEWT&amp;isExactMatch=true&amp;status=31094501,31094502\"><strong>Enhanced electric operation and battery durability<\/strong> (ZEWT&nbsp;Partnership)<\/a> (HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-18) Apply by 14 Apr 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">European funding  &#8211; applicable to maritime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-details\/HORIZON-CL5-2026-07-D1-04?keywords=HORIZON-CL5&amp;isExactMatch=true&amp;status=31094502&amp;frameworkProgramme=43108390&amp;order=DESC&amp;pageNumber=1&amp;pageSize=50&amp;sortBy=relevance\">Fighting disinformation and effectively communicating on climate change<\/a> (HORIZON-CL5-2026-07-D1-04) Apply before 15 Apr 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/funding-tenders\/opportunities\/portal\/screen\/opportunities\/topic-details\/HORIZON-CL5-2026-2-PRIZE?keywords=HORIZON-CL5&amp;isExactMatch=true&amp;status=31094502&amp;frameworkProgramme=43108390&amp;order=DESC&amp;pageNumber=1&amp;pageSize=50&amp;sortBy=relevance\">Renewable energy technology (RET) solutions in energy communities<\/a> (HORIZON-CL5-2026-2-PRIZE) Apply before 25 Jun 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fellowships and posts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UK Intelligence Community (IC) Postdoctoral Research Fellowships by Royal Academy of Engineering promote unclassified basic research in areas of interest to the intelligence, security and defence communities. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraeng.org.uk%2Fprogrammes-and-prizes%2Fprogrammes%2Fuk-grants-and-prizes%2Fsupport-for-research%2Fuk-ic-postdoctoral-research-fellowships%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cwenjuan.wang%40strath.ac.uk%7C9e25208eb8d64c1c09c608de5cbb8349%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C639050157592936081%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Pmk2gVeylI4mGwpPSEd1IX%2BV6Rc9Atx3nQSbBBKp70U%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Apply before 28 April 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE)<a><u> Research Fellowships <\/u><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraeng.org.uk%2Fprogrammes-and-prizes%2Fprogrammes%2Fuk-grants-and-prizes%2Fsupport-for-research%2Fresearch-fellowships%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cwenjuan.wang%40strath.ac.uk%7C3bba71bbd7984873169f08de9edc1fee%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C639122865430752704%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=quEyAGNjPmnvr%2F0alysTdwNYoaBC8ZV2XzmPvAytA7U%3D&amp;reserved=0\">open to early-career researchers worldwide who have been awarded their PhD in the last four years. <strong>Applications opening for expression of interest in May 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-announcement: Future Leaders Fellowships: round 11 Open on 2 Feb 2026; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ukri.org%2Fopportunity%2Ffuture-leaders-fellowship-round-11%2F%3Futm_campaign%3D127265998-Academic%2520Network%2520Newsletter%26utm_medium%3Demail%26_hsenc%3Dp2ANqtz-8VJ6LUx8Niq2rq4BJWtGXIlPHyNcSM5JKmBh2X2DFFOYmGJAzkJ9JCXo6e9WaXnGuVNTALRhKNHSTdqGmgbmYNYvUK1w%26_hsmi%3D126596849%26utm_content%3D126596849%26utm_source%3Dhs_email&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cwenjuan.wang%40strath.ac.uk%7C9e25208eb8d64c1c09c608de5cbb8349%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C639050157592952487%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=InDjIRasnG2C%2BXzUfyYqiznnQrpuNvTAwBnJvYy6Eno%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Apply before 16 June 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Green Future Fellowships<\/strong> Accelerated International Route by Royal Academy of Engineering <u><a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraeng.org.uk%2Fprogrammes-and-prizes%2Fprogrammes%2Fuk-grants-and-prizes%2Fsupport-for-research%2Fgff%2Fgreen-future-fellowships-air%2F%3Futm_campaign%3D1830482_2025-10-09_Newsletter_Email-other_All_Funding-Opportunties_Apply%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3DDotdigital%26dm_i%3D4S2P%2C138EQ%2C6WMKIF%2C54S7D%2C1&amp;data=05%7C02%7Corla.kane%40strath.ac.uk%7C352d8e4c764d4b02e0cb08de0afedc81%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C638960286918211843%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=mdbqFol%2FCrl%2B2O3qe3nngJ7ZtBEbosaWZHBRf1IMU2w%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Open until September 2027<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partnership opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/een.ec.europa.eu\/partnering-opportunities\/shipyard-extensive-experience-biocomposites-and-circular-solutions-seeks\">Spanish shipyard looking for a real-world validation partner in research or innovation projects<\/a> in manufacturing processes using composites, including recycled or innovative materials such as biocomposites and circular solutions. In addition, it also looking for industrial partners or shipbuilders to outsource the manufacturing of components or vessels using composite and sustainable materials, under a manufacturing agreement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discover Digital Transformation Training Programme by <strong>STFC <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiuk-business-connect.org.uk%2Fopportunities%2Fdiscover-digital-transformation-training-programme%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cwenjuan.wang%40strath.ac.uk%7Caccfeef03f724984691d08dda1ae4c33%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C638844492208965455%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=5qwQab1PNRJXI%2FsFdq5uaX8AW3I8djWKu6G%2FTIDRC4k%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Find out more<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training opportunities provided by <strong>Supplier Development Programme<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdpscotland.co.uk\/events-courses\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RAE: Shott Scale Up Accelerator <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fenterprisehub.raeng.org.uk%2Fprogrammes%2Fshott-scale-up-accelerator%3Futm_campaign%3D1915945_2026-04-10_Invite_Email-other_EntHub_Shott-Scale-up-Accelerator_Apply%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3DDotdigital%26dm_i%3D4S2P%2C152CP%2C6WMKIF%2C5EWLM%2C1%2C0%2C0%2C0&amp;data=05%7C02%7Corla.kane%40strath.ac.uk%7C4e3a21936ac949cfed7208de99393573%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C639116668144086634%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=zmgSYL1yc9X66TIiMKQP6qIppM%2F%2B6x6wNiyC3BWYePQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><strong>Apply before 18 May 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Award opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RAE Bhattacharyya Award <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraeng.org.uk%2Fprogrammes-and-prizes%2Fprizes%2Fbhattacharyya-award-overview%2F%3Futm_campaign%3D1913622_2026-03-31_Nominations_Email-other_Award_Bhattacharyya-Award_Announcement%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3DDotdigital%26dm_i%3D4S2P%2C150K6%2C6WMKIF%2C5EMJ0%2C1%2C0%2C0%2C0&amp;data=05%7C02%7Corla.kane%40strath.ac.uk%7C85652db9ed6f452b203f08de947fd4bb%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C639111473919628408%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Ww4BikgyRmolx0vmIryGYdNs%2B9Lh%2Fjc1kUGScrvko%2Fk%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><strong>Apply before 7 July 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Note:The majority of the funding opportunities listed are specifically targeted at maritime-related projects. 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