Novel aquaculture, particularly growing seaweed, is attracting increasing interest in the UK and Europe. Large-scale cultivation presents new challenges for technology, operating procedures and management. The high level of interest in this sector presents an opportunity for innovation, both in techniques for cultivation and new product development. This Discovery Room will review progress around Europe […]
The Innovation Consultancy Grant Fund is an ERDF funded programme that supports high-tech, Devon-based, Advanced Marine businesses accelerate their innovative projects. The Grant is available to provide financial assistance to SMEs that access professional expertise needed to develop their innovative projects. Businesses that wish to be considered for funding should submit details of their project […]
The UKHO will be running a series of Innovation Challenges with the goal to accelerate innovative projects across specific sectors. As an innovator in the Autonomous Shipping sector we want to invite industry experts to apply to our latest challenge entitled identifying, trialling and proving how navigational data can be used to support the safe […]
The Maritime Skills Commission (MSC) has published its Labour Market Intelligence Report to help identify skills gaps in the maritime sector. The Commission was set up to understand the skills needs of the sector, including accounting for the effects of technological change, and to make recommendations for action. Graham Baldwin, Vice Chancellor at the University […]
Last week it was announced that applications for Transport, Technology Research and Innovation Grants (T-TRIG) have now opened. DfT have provided £5.4m of support to over 170 projects over the past six years through the programme, which bridges the early stage, proof-of-concept funding gap in transport innovation, where small investments can de-risk emerging solutions. There […]
MarRI-UK Smart Maritime Land Operations MBTC Workshop (On Line) 5th October 2020 10.30 – 12.30 The online event will provide details on the DfT Funded Smart Maritime Land Operations (SMLO) potential programme and seek participant views on key challenges and priorities to be addressed and enable participants to develop potential ideas in advance of a […]
Please see below a list of current funding opportunities available for Ocean economy innovation: Innovate UK Smart Grants Opportunity for UK registered organisations to apply for a share of up to £25 million from Innovate UK to deliver disruptive R&D innovations that can significantly impact the UK economy. Find out more and apply. Integrated solution […]
Marine-i is launching a series of online events to explore the opportunity for incorporating marine energy into smart grids, especially in isolated communities. This series is a collaboration between Marine-i and the EU-funded ICE (Intelligent Community Energy) Project, which aims to design and implement innovative smart energy solutions in the Channel area. Part funded by […]
3 virtual events aimed at businesses from across the maritime sector and wider export economy. The second in the series focuses on Transatlantic trade post-Brexit. We will be joined by Oxford Economics who will present their economic outlook, followed by a panel discussion. More speakers will be confirmed. The panel will be chaired by Maritime […]
SMEs in Devon can receive 75% refund of costs of engaging a Consultant to support business innovation work within the marine sector through the Marine Business Technology Centre. Join one of our webinars to hear about project examples during our promotion week beginning 6th July, more information here: https://www.marinebusinesstechnologycentre.co.uk/webinar-innovation-consultancy-grant-fund/ Or sign up to receive further […]