iX Challenge - Vibration monitoring of offshore wind turbine foundations during construction and commissioning

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Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Open until 30 October 2026

Overview

Innovate UK Business Connect is looking for innovators to develop a low-cost, battery-powered vibration monitoring device for offshore wind turbine foundations. The device must work during installation and commissioning. It needs at least six months of battery life and local data storage. It must be compatible with monopile and jacket foundation types. This is a challenge competition, not a direct grant. The deadline to apply is 10 October 2026.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited companysole traderpartnershipsocial enterprise

Key requirements:

  • Device must be battery-powered with at least six months battery life
  • Must include local data storage
  • Must be compatible with monopile and jacket foundations
  • Device must monitor vibrations from installation through commissioning
Who is this for?

This is for businesses and innovators in England developing monitoring technology for the offshore wind sector. You should have expertise in sensors, battery-powered devices, or structural monitoring. It is not suitable for businesses with no connection to offshore energy or hardware development.

Regions

No published award history for Innovate UK Business Connect. Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Innovate UK Business Connect

This challenge seeks a low-cost, battery-powered device to monitor offshore wind turbine foundation vibrations from installation through commissioning, with six-month battery life, local data storage, and compatibility with monopile and jacket foundations.

How to apply

Apply through Innovate UK Business Connect by 10 October 2026. Check the Innovate UK Business Connect website for the application portal and any expression of interest requirements.

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Last updated: 24 September 2026