Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Energy Efficiency

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One round of Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure, which has run 3 rounds in total and has 3 open now.

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Open until 16 September 2026

Overview

The Department for Transport is offering up to £150 million for clean maritime projects. You can apply for between £1,000 and £30 million. The funding supports developing, deploying, and operating innovative zero emission vessels and infrastructure. Projects must run in a real world environment for three years. Only UK registered organisations based in England can apply. The deadline to apply is 16 September 2026.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited companysole traderpartnershipcharitysocial enterprisepublic sectoracademiccic

Key requirements:

  • Must be a UK registered organisation
  • Project must operate in a real world environment for three years
  • Project must relate to zero emission vessels or clean maritime infrastructure
Who is this for?

This grant is for UK registered organisations in England working on clean maritime technology. You could be developing zero emission vessels, clean fuel infrastructure, or related maritime solutions. It is not for organisations outside England or projects unrelated to maritime energy efficiency.

Regions

Funder track record
Last published award 2025

Awards published

452

Typical award

£955,062

Most awards

£100,000 to £5,109,178

Most funded region

South West

Recent awards include Environment Agency (£800,000, 2025), Devon County Council (£150,000, 2025) and WESTMORLAND LIMITED (£665,851, 2025).

This funder has made 452 awards with a typical award of £955,062. Would you qualify?

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Full details from Department for Transport

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £150 million. The funding will be to develop, deploy and operate innovative clean maritime solutions for three years in a real world environment. This funding is from the Department for Transport.

How to apply

Applications are made through the Department for Transport. Check the official government funding portal for application forms and guidance. The deadline is 16 September 2026.

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Last updated: 18 August 2026