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Funding for innovation in the marine and maritime industry

Innovation funding opportunities: managing energy on ships and vessels.

The bridge of a modern sea vessel

Better energy management at sea

If you are a business looking for funding to develop an innovative idea in the marine and maritime industry, Innovate UK is investing £7.5 million with DSTL in a collaborative research and development competition.

Our aim is to stimulate innovation in technologies that will enable greater efficiencies in the production, management and use of energy on board a vessel.

Project must be led by a business and be collaborative with at least one other partner. Successful business can expect to receive 50-60% of their project costs.

The deadline for registration is 4 March 2015.

Published 10 November 2014