{"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":"2026-08-06T12:10:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T12:10:44","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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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>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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">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><strong>Maritime and Last Mile Net Zero (MaLaMi) Round 3 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ljmu.ac.uk\/projects\/malami\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply before 9 October 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. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lrfoundation.org.uk\/partnerships-and-funding\/nest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply here<\/a><\/strong><\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/iuk-business-connect.org.uk\/opportunities\/global-incubator-programme-clean-energy-india-2026-27\/?utm_campaign=2793545_Transport%20Newsletter%20July%202026&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=dotdigital&amp;dm_i=2VFU,1NVIH,8ENTQY,6TDTO,1,0,0,0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Incubator Programme: Clean Energy India 2026-27<\/a><\/strong> Innovate UK seeks innovative Clean Energy companies to explore the potential of the Indian market. IUK will fund and organise group flights, group accommodation and group airport transfer fees for successful applicants, who will also benefit from an intensive 9 to 12 months support programme. <a href=\"https:\/\/iuk-business-connect.org.uk\/opportunities\/global-incubator-programme-clean-energy-india-2026-27\/?utm_campaign=2793545_Transport%20Newsletter%20July%202026&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=dotdigital&amp;dm_i=2VFU,1NVIH,8ENTQY,6TDTO,1,0,0,0\">Apply by 16 Aug 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iuk-business-connect.org.uk\/opportunities\/global-incubator-programme-clean-energy-singapore\/\">Global Incubator Programme &#8211; Clean Energy, Singapore<\/a><\/strong> Innovate UK seeks innovative Clean Energy companies to participate in an acceleration programme to support growth by exploring the potential of the Singapore market. <a href=\"https:\/\/iuk-business-connect.org.uk\/opportunities\/global-incubator-programme-clean-energy-singapore\/\">Apply by 31 Aug 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iuk-business-connect.org.uk\/opportunities\/global-incubator-programme-usa-new-york-clean-energy-industries\/\">Global Incubator Programme: USA (New York) &#8211; Clean Energy Industries<\/a><\/strong> Innovate UK seeks up to 8 high potential companies in the clean energy industries sector to work with the Urban Future Lab in New York. <a href=\"https:\/\/iuk-business-connect.org.uk\/opportunities\/global-incubator-programme-usa-new-york-clean-energy-industries\/\">Appy by 4 Sep 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk\/competition\/2509\/overview\/c1794f5a-06bf-41bb-8a13-3e657dacef54\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Consumer Led Flexibility for the Clean Energy Superpower Mission<\/a><\/strong>: UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to \u00a325 million for pre-commercialisation projects. This funding is from the UKRI R&amp;D Missions Accelerator Programme through the Clean Energy Superpower Mission. <a href=\"https:\/\/apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk\/competition\/2509\/overview\/c1794f5a-06bf-41bb-8a13-3e657dacef54\">Apply by 26 Aug 2025<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iuk-business-connect.org.uk\/opportunities\/digital-catapult-digital-twin-adoption-accelerator-2026\/\">Digital Twin Adoption Accelerator 2026<\/a><\/strong>: receive up to \u00a3100,000&nbsp;to support partnerships between UK technology SMEs and industry adopters to accelerate the adoption of digital twin technologies. <a href=\"https:\/\/iuk-business-connect.org.uk\/opportunities\/digital-catapult-digital-twin-adoption-accelerator-2026\/\">Apply by 6 Sep 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cp.catapult.org.uk\/opportunity\/diesel-free-sites-adoption-programme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diesel-Free Sites Adoption Programme<\/a><\/strong>: UK registered SMEs can apply for up to \u00a360,000 from CPC to support the delivery of a live demonstration of diesel-free infrastructure solutions, to generate the evidence needed to accelerate adoption and future procurement opportunities across the UK\u2019s infrastructure sector. <a href=\"https:\/\/cp.catapult.org.uk\/opportunity\/diesel-free-sites-adoption-programme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply by 7 Sep 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org\/short-articles\/opportunities\/researcher-challenges-grants-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Researcher Challenges Grants 2026<\/a><\/strong>: Grants of up to \u00a340,000 for UK higher education institutions and non-profit research institutions to collaborate with institutions in Egypt, Brazil, Morocco and Palestine. <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org\/short-articles\/opportunities\/researcher-challenges-grants-2026\">Apply by 17 Sep 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk\/competition\/2499\/overview\/60da9000-d438-47fb-92aa-e8d9435a17ab\"><strong>Future Leaders Fellowships: Round 11, business and non-academic<\/strong><\/a>: UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to \u00a3110 million to deliver ambitious research and innovation and develop future leaders. <a href=\"https:\/\/apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk\/competition\/2499\/overview\/60da9000-d438-47fb-92aa-e8d9435a17ab\">Apply by 4 Nov 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fast Grants for British Progress<\/strong> \u2013 Call for Proposals. Applications are considered weekly <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbritishprogress.org%2Fnews%2Ffast-grants-for-british-progress-call-for-proposal&amp;data=05%7C02%7Corla.kane%40strath.ac.uk%7C5c00b52208dd4b7d020d08dedb3a8484%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C639189241557167605%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FcZPDhk6no4acrtdH176d%2BvrW0VOIoRM5TqxR%2FNzUYY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out more and apply<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statements of Need in Research Infrastructure<\/a><\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukri.org\/opportunity\/strategic-infrastructure-outlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strategic infrastructure outlines<\/a><\/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><strong>ICURe Explore programme cohorts<\/strong> <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><strong>Highlands &amp; Islands Enterprise Innovation Grants<\/strong> <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. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madesmarter.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out more<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESA Open Call for Proposals: <strong>Proof-of-concept Studies and Pilot Projects<\/strong> <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: <strong>Kick-starts<\/strong> Remaining deadlines: 28 Aug 2026; 30 Oct 2026 <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 maritime tenders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call for tenders on &#8220;<strong>Marine Survey Vessel<\/strong>&#8221; by Scottish Natural Heritage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk\/search\/show\/Search_View.aspx?id=JUL560853\">Deadline 24 Aug 2026<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call for tenders on &#8220;<strong>Marine Services Framework<\/strong>&#8221; by Crwon Estate Scotland <a href=\"https:\/\/www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk\/search\/show\/Search_View.aspx?id=JUL561094\">Deadline 31 Aug 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call for tenders on \u201c<strong>Appointment of RSL or Development Partner for Development of Clune Park Site in Port Glasgow<\/strong>\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;<strong>Oban 1 Linkspan, Berth and adjacent Slipway Modifications &amp; Repairs<\/strong>. <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 \u201c<strong>Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4)<\/strong>\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 \u201c<strong>Operators Panel Manager for the Scottish Wave &amp; Tidal Operators Agreement<\/strong>\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 \u201c<strong>Net Zero Renewable Energy Skills Workshop<\/strong>\u201d <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk\/search\/show\/Search_View.aspx?id=APR553245\">Find out more<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk\/competition\/2505\/overview\/8ef63f10-ea07-4ffd-9812-e944542751b6\"><strong>Innovation Loans Expression of Interest<\/strong><\/a>: UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprises can submit an Expression of Interest for loans for close to market innovative projects with strong commercial potential. They must significantly improve the UK economy and drive societal benefit. No submission deadline. <a href=\"https:\/\/apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk\/competition\/2505\/overview\/8ef63f10-ea07-4ffd-9812-e944542751b6\">Find out more<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defence Innovation Loans FY25\/26 Cycle 7<\/strong>: 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><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/business.esa.int\/funding\/call-for-proposals-non-competitive\/arctic-region-safety-navigation-and-operations#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=57ff658d-3aec-4ffa-9fdd-33ed57e50000\">The Arctic Region: Safety, Navigation and Operations<\/a><\/strong> by ESA <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbusiness.esa.int%2Ffunding%2Fcall-for-proposals-non-competitive%2Farctic-region-safety-navigation-and-operations%23msdynmkt_trackingcontext%3D57ff658d-3aec-4ffa-9fdd-33ed57e50000&amp;data=05%7C02%7Corla.kane%40strath.ac.uk%7C5c00b52208dd4b7d020d08dedb3a8484%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C639189241557245811%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=N2XW3qnb1o2%2BLl7PVK8HTNV5dJz%2BmXoh0d8z9IV6Wis%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Apply before 5 November 2026<\/a><\/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> <strong>to reduce the fuel consumption of ships by at least 55% (ZEWT Partnership)<\/strong><\/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 (ZEWT&nbsp;Partnership)<\/strong><\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fellowships and posts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enterprise Fellowships<\/strong>\u00a0flagship programme for spinouts and startups <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprisehub.raeng.org.uk\/programmes\/enterprise-fellowships\/?utm_campaign=1966630_2026-07-09_Newsletter_Email-other_All_Funding-Opportunties_Apply&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=Dotdigital&amp;dm_i=4S2P,165GM,6WMKIF,5L3B7,1,0,0,0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stage 1 closes 25 Aug 2026<\/a><\/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\n\n\n<li><strong>Sector transition: UKRI policy fellowships 2026<\/strong>: spend 18 months as a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) core policy fellow, a Natural Hazards and Resilience policy fellow or a What Works Innovation fellow to inform policy to address pressing national and global challenges. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukri.org\/opportunity\/sector-transition-ukri-policy-fellowships-2026\/\">Open until 10 Sep 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>University Research Fellowship<\/strong>: To support the next generation of research leaders to undertake cutting-edge research. The objectives of the URF programme are to enable outstanding early career scientists with the potential to become leaders in their field. <a href=\"https:\/\/royalsociety.org\/grants\/university-research\/\">2027 round open until 9 Sep 2026. <\/a><\/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<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<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Award opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>APEX awards (Academies Partnership in Supporting Excellence in Cross-disciplinary research award)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/royalsociety.org\/grants\/apex-awards\/?utm_campaign=1966630_2026-07-09_Newsletter_Email-other_All_Funding-Opportunties_Apply&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=Dotdigital&amp;dm_i=4S2P,165GM,6WMKIF,5L3B9,1,0,0,0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Apply before 8 September 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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