A consortium of industry, research and local government bodies has submitted a plan to Government that would confirm the South Wests position at the global forefront of ocean technology research and innovation. The Ocean Futures programme creates a blueprint for the regions future blue economy and identifies the South Wests key strengths in fields including […]
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has launched a brand new grant funding programme that will develop the UKs offshore wind supply chain by supporting projects in the offshore wind consenting and site development process. OWGP has released its first Innovation Grants competition, which will see a total of £3 million awarded to successful supply chain companies. […]
Innovate UK has a number of funding opportunities currently available which may be of interest to marine businesses. They include the following: Women in Innovation Awards 2021 to 2022 – women with exciting, innovative ideas who will inspire others can apply for a £50,000 grant and bespoke business support. https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/women-in-innovation-awards-2021-to-2022/ Innovate UK Smart Grants; August 2021 […]
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is pleased to announce the first South West Inshore and Offshore Marine Plan was adopted by the Secretary of State in June 2021 by the Right Hon. George Eustice MP, Secretary of State, Defra. The North East, North West and South East Marine Plans were also adopted. England now has […]
Last week Cefas released their latest newsletter relating to aquaculture. Seafood Hazards is one of the four interconnected themes contributing to the goals of the Cefas Science and Evidence Strategy through which we aim to maintain and grow the impact of our science, advice, innovation and collaboration. The purpose of the Seafood Hazards theme is […]
In 2021 the TIGER tidal energy project organised two supply chain webinars, developed in collaboration with leading tidal energy developers and other industry experts in order to open up supply chains and bring new ideas into the development of tidal stream energy. The events covered a wide range of current and longer term cross sector […]
The South West of England autonomy cluster presents a key opportunity for investors to benefit from the unique capabilities of the UKs largest maritime cluster, Maritime UK SW and provide solutions across growing industries. The award by the Department for International Trade of the High Potential Opportunity in Marine Autonomy (the promotional materials behind which […]
More businesses will be able to unlock vital R&D investment support following the announcement of a two year extension to the SETsquared Scale-Up Programme. Businesses in high-growth sectors such as health tech and sustainable tech will now be able to access expert support to raise public and private co-investment into their research and development and innovation. […]
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has launched a new Business Transformation opportunity, offering up to £700,000 of support to companies which will be delivered by OWGP in partnership with Expert Consultants and Strategic Partners. This funding, combined with existing live Business Transformation opportunities provides support of up to £2.2m. Our developing suite of Business […]
Maritime UK is calling on companies and organisations from across the sector to populate a showcase of projects having a positive impact on the decarbonisation of the maritime sector. This is an opportunity to showcase your organisations work in Maritime UK’s #NetZeroMaritime Showcase, highlighting its relevance to delivery of the government’s ten-point plan for a […]
