Zero emission vessels and infrastructure two: alternative fuels

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

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This grant offers up to £150 million for UK registered organisations to develop clean maritime solutions. You can get funding to develop, deploy and operate innovative zero emission vessels and alternative fuel infrastructure. The funding covers three years of real world testing and operation. This is a rolling application process with no set deadline. The money comes from the Department for Transport through Innovate UK. You need to be a UK registered organisation to apply. The focus is on alternative fuels and zero emission technology for ships and maritime infrastructure.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must be UK registered organisation
  • Must focus on zero emission vessels or alternative fuel infrastructure
  • Must operate in real world environment for three years
Who is this for?

This grant is for UK registered organisations working on clean maritime technology. You should apply if you are developing zero emission vessels or alternative fuel infrastructure for ships. The grant is not limited to specific business sizes but you must be formally registered in the UK.

Regions

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 Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Innovate UK

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.

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Last updated: 3 August 2026