Two of the UK’s leading organisations spearheading the offshore renewable energy revolution are partnering to increase industry access to facilities and expertise that will fast-forward the development and deployment of new offshore renewables products and services. The University of Plymouth and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult have agreed to establish a new Collaborative […]
Supply-chain remains one of the most pressing issues for many businesses! Not surprising given the hangover from the pandemic, Brexit, container ship log jams, natural disasters (flood, forest fires, etc) and geopolitical tensions, etc. Supply-chain Exchange is an opportunity to collaborate and engage in cross-sector thinking to address supply-chain challenges – to see things from […]
Two advanced wind measurement buoys have been deployed in the UK Celtic Sea, between Cornwall and Wales, in a further step towards generating gigawatts of power from floating wind turbines. The Floating LiDAR systems will provide data to pave the way for the strategic development of floating offshore wind (FLOW) in the Celtic Sea, which […]
On the 16th of June at MDL Marinas around 70 businesses gathered together to hear about developments in clean maritime. The event was part of the Green Tech Boatshow which enabled the public to access clean marine products and services to make their boating more sustainable. Slides from the event are available below: Clean Maritime […]
To celebrate the world class marine innovation in the South West region, join Maritime UK South West and Poole Marine Hub to explore innovations in marine engineering, new technologies and processes, celebrate some of our excellent innovation success stories in Dorset and hear about the support on offer to help your business grow. Gain insights […]
We often get asked how colleagues across the sector can get involved with Maritime UK’s work. So, look no further, as this blog lists xx ways that you can do so. Maritime UK is the umbrella body for the maritime sector, bringing together the shipping, ports, services, engineering and leisure marine industries. Our purpose is […]
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will work with the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to invest a total of up to £4 million in innovation projects. These will enable transition to net zero for the automotive, rail, or maritime transportation sectors. The aim of this competition […]
Marine-i has announced that limited places are still available at its three-part coaching programme designed to help local businesses bring their innovation ideas to market. This new programme is aimed at small or medium sized businesses in Cornwall who have an interest in marine technology. The programme is free to eligible businesses. Part funded by […]
For marine businesses this free event will provide information on a wide range of activity in the marine sector in the region. From training routes, R&D tax credits, how to access Innovate UK grants and setting up Knowledge Transfer Partnerships with universities through to updates from both Exeter and Plymouth universities, Harland & Wolff, details […]
The £55 million Industrial Fuel Switching competition will support innovation in the development of pre-commercial fuel switch and fuel switch enabling technology for the industrial sector, to help industry switch from high to lower carbon fuels. Funding will be awarded through Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) contracts, providing 100% funding for pre-commercial solutions. Apply for […]