Innovate UK has announced a significant funding opportunity, the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 7, with a total fund of £121 million. This funding, provided by the Department for Transport, is aimed at supporting innovative clean maritime technologies through deployment trials. The competition is open to collaborations only, requiring lead organisations to be UK registered businesses collaborating with other UK registered entities.

UK registered organisations interested in applying for a share of this funding must submit their collaborative proposals by July 15, 2026. This presents an opportunity for companies in the maritime sector to secure substantial grants for developing and deploying environmentally friendly technologies. Compliance officers should note the collaborative requirement and the application deadline for potential internal or external project engagement.