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[IUK] Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Electric Power

Aim: Development and build of innovative clean maritime technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Successful projects will be required to demonstrate their technology for three years without funding support. The Electric Power strand will fund the development and build of: - innovative 100% battery electric vessels and accompanying charging infrastructure, and - novel, innovative and commercially viable shore power systems including related energy infrastructure at ports and any accompanying vessel upgrades Shore power projects must focus on novel and innovative shore power infrastru…

Award
total eligible costs between £6 million and £60 million have a maximum total project grant funding request of no more than £30 million, of which no more than £20 million can be allocated to a single participant
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Last round closed: 1 August 2026

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What it funds

Aim: Development and build of innovative clean maritime technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Successful projects will be required to demonstrate their technology for three years without funding support. The Electric Power strand will fund the development and build of: - innovative 100% battery electric vessels and accompanying charging infrastructure, and - novel, innovative and commercially viable shore power systems including related energy infrastructure at ports and any accompanying vessel upgrades Shore power projects must focus on novel and innovative shore power infrastru…

Who it suits

Aim: Development and build of innovative clean maritime technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Successful projects will be required to demonstrate their technology for three years without funding support. The Electric Power strand will fund the development and build of: - innovative 100…

  • Life sciences & health
  • Clean energy & net zero
  • Manufacturing & materials
  • Maritime
  • Feasibility
  • Late stage & scale-up

Programme specifications

Award band£1m+
FunderInnovate UK
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredYes
Next deadline1 August 2026
Key sectors
Life sciences & healthClean energy & net zeroManufacturing & materialsMaritime

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