Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure Two: Alternative Fuels
Summary
UK Research and Innovation announced a £150 million grant funding opportunity for clean maritime solutions. The competition, co-funded by the Department for Transport and administered by Innovate UK, opens 26 June 2026 and closes 16 September 2026. UK registered organisations in collaborative partnerships can apply to develop, deploy, and operate zero-emission vessel technologies using alternative fuels for three years in real-world environments.
What changed
UK Research and Innovation published a £150 million funding opportunity for zero-emission maritime solutions through Innovate UK. The grant, backed by the Department for Transport, will support UK organisations developing and deploying innovative clean maritime technologies including alternative fuels for three-year real-world trials.
Maritime companies, shipbuilders, port operators, and clean energy firms should evaluate this opportunity and form collaborative partnerships if eligible. The deadline for applications is 16 September 2026 at 11:00am UK time.
What to do next
- Verify eligibility: must collaborate with other UK registered organisations
- Access full details via Innovation Funding Service portal before applying
- Prepare and submit collaborative application before 16 September 2026 deadline
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Funding opportunity
Funding opportunity: Zero emission vessels and infrastructure two: alternative fuels
Opportunity status: Upcoming Funders: Innovate UK Co-funders: Department for Transport Funding type: Grant Total fund: £150,000,000 Publication date: 8 April 2026 Opening date:
26 June 2026 9:30am UK time
Closing date:
16 September 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 £150 million. The funding will be to develop, deploy and operate innovative clean maritime solutions for three years in a real world environment. This funding is from the Department for Transport.
Eligibility summary
This competition is open to collaborations only.
To lead a collaborative project your organisation must:
- be a UK registered business of any size
- collaborate with other UK registered organisations
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