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[IUK] Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Alternative Fuels

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 Alternative Fuels strand will fund the development and build of innovative alternative fuel vessels and accompanying port refuelling infrastructure. Funded costs: - project delivery - vessel development - infrastructure development Eligibility: - start by 1 April 2027 - claim all grant funding by 31 December 2029 - complete a non-funded three year demonstration, starting by 1…

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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Next deadline

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 Alternative Fuels strand will fund the development and build of innovative alternative fuel vessels and accompanying port refuelling infrastructure. Funded costs: - project delivery - vessel development - infrastructure development Eligibility: - start by 1 April 2027 - claim all grant funding by 31 December 2029 - complete a non-funded three year demonstration, starting by 1…

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 Alternative Fuels strand will fund the development and build of innovative alt…

  • 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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