Blue Economy Investors looking for offshore floating wind experts.
To support the decarbonisation of the maritime industry, join dynamic conversations with private investors and entrepreneurs. Why get involved? Contribution to speeding up the offshore wind industry Contribution to climate change mitigation Brain hive / interesting discussions with experts in innovation, clean energy, investors, entrepreneurs Contribution to a greener maritime industry Who should apply? Clean […]
Project Zero wins funding in Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Round 2
A research and development project to demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of achieving zero emission operations in offshore survey and research vessels (OSRVs) has been awarded funding under the UK governments Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Round 2. Project Zero is a collaboration between O.S. Energy, Newcastle Marine Services, the University of Strathclyde, Ecomar Propulsion, […]
Registration: Net Zero Mobility Programme: Competition Briefing Event – Collaborative R&D
Register now for the Net Zero Mobility Programme: Competition Briefing Event – Collaborative R&D a must-attend if you want to hear more about the £10 million programme which opens formally for applications on the 17th of October 2022 The Net Zero Mobility Programme aims to advance innovative propulsion technologies that will enable the movement […]
National recruitment campaign for Plymouth and South Devon Freeport launches
A national recruitment campaign is underway to find the person to steer the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport to success. The search is now on for a permanent Chair to bring strategic direction to the new Freeport company. Plymouth and South Devon Freeport, an exciting and ambitious project for the region, is hotly anticipating the announcement from […]
Boost for floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea in the mini-budget
In an announcement on 23 September 2022, the UK Government made it clear that, not only is Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) an essential technology for achieving long-term energy security for the UK, but it also wants to speed up the way in which planning policy is implemented, to allow FLOW technology to be deployed more […]
The Plymouth and South Devon (PASD) Freeport September update
The Plymouth and South Devon (PASD) Freeport is the result of a successful bid submitted in February 2021, with an Outline Business Case (OBC) submitted in November 2021. The Freeport became officially active in May 2022 with Government approval of the OBC and the approval and designation of two Tax Sites (Sherford and Devonport South […]
University of Plymouth engagement in UK Maritime Cyber Security Trade Mission, and Atlantic Future Forum on HMS Queen Elizabeth, New York, 26th to 29th September.
Prof Kevin Jones and Kevin Forshaw attended the UK Maritime Cyber Security Trade Mission in New York to present a cyber-attack scenario on the Port of New York. The event took many UK Cyber Security technology companies to increase connections with both collaborators and end-users in the US to safeguard trade in response to deteriorating […]
UK marks World Maritime Day with £60 million boost for clean shipping
A third round of the clean maritime demonstration competition has been launched which will help companies and scientists to make emission-free maritime a reality. government launches £60 million clean maritime competition on World Maritime Day zero-emission vessels, fuels and clean port infrastructure set to benefit from funding and boost economic growth Tankers, cruise ships, […]
SHORT Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Innovate UK are launching new short KTP as a pilot called Accelerated Knowledge Transfer to Innovate. These are essentially short KTPs lasting 2-4 months. The first pilot round will open on 5th September and close on Friday 23rd September. This is a fantastic way to introduce a business to working with the University for a […]
Oceansgate Enterprize Zone Industrial Space – a virtual tour
Oceansgate brings together marine-based businesses to create a world-class hub for marine industries, with opportunities for research, innovation and production in a collaborative environment. Here at Endeavour House, we are showcasing our beautiful flagship office facilities. If you are an ambition marine business and looking to set up or expand your business here in Britains […]