Clean Maritime Technology Funding Opportunity

UKRI Funding Opportunities (All Councils)

Published March 13th, 2026

Detected March 14th, 2026

Summary

Innovate UK and the Department for Transport are offering up to £121 million in grants for innovative clean maritime technologies. UK registered organisations in collaboration can apply for funding, with the application window closing on July 15, 2026.

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Innovate UK, in conjunction with the Department for Transport, has launched a funding opportunity for the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Seven, offering up to £121 million for pre-deployment trials of innovative clean maritime technologies. The competition is open to collaborations led by UK registered businesses, with funding available across three strands. The publication date was March 13, 2026, with applications opening on March 11, 2026.

UK registered organisations looking to develop or deploy clean maritime technologies should review the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service. Collaborations are mandatory to lead a project, and the application deadline is July 15, 2026. This represents a significant opportunity for companies in the maritime sector to secure funding for technological advancements aimed at reducing emissions.

What to do next

Review full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service.
Form a collaboration with other UK registered organisations if leading a project.
Submit application by the closing date of July 15, 2026.

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Funding opportunity

Funding opportunity: Clean maritime demonstration competition seven: pre-deployment trials

Opportunity status: Open Funders: Innovate UK Co-funders: Department for Transport ((DfT) Funding type: Grant Total fund: £121,000,000 Publication date: 13 March 2026 Opening date:

11 March 2026 9:30am UK time

Closing date:

15 July 2026 11:00am UK time

See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service.

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £121 million across the three strands of this competition for innovative clean maritime technologies. This funding is from DfT.