Zero emission vessels and infrastructure round two: electric power
Forecasted
Zero emission vessels and infrastructure round two: electric power supports business-led teams building battery-electric vessels or shore power systems for real-world use that cuts maritime emissions.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to £150 million across the competition; £6 million–£60 million in eligible costs per project, with grant requests capped at £30 million
Summary: Supports business-led teams developing and building battery-electric vessels or innovative shore power systems for a three-year real-world demonstration.
Key Information: Demonstrations must run for three years without grant funding support.
Description
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, delivers this competition with funding from the Department for Transport. It is part of the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) programme, which aims to accelerate clean maritime technology and strengthen the UK’s role in its design and manufacture.
The electric power strand supports the development and build of innovative 100% battery-electric vessels with accompanying charging infrastructure, or novel, commercially viable shore power systems with related port energy infrastructure and any accompanying vessel upgrades. Projects must deploy and operate the funded technology in a representative real-world environment for three years. The competition seeks substantial reductions in maritime greenhouse gas emissions and a credible route to commercial use.
