Applications are open for the Clean Transport Accelerator: Maritime, offering the chance to conduct funded trials of maritime decarbonisation solutions with industry partners. 

The programme, delivered by Connected Places Catapult and funded by Innovate UK, is seeking solutions to tackle challenges in these areas:

• Optimisation of sea-going fleet operations
• Scope 3 emissions tracking and reporting
• Efficient use of excess clean energy
• Decarbonising shipyard manufacturing

Up to six participants will be selected to receive tailored commercial support and can apply for fully funded trials of up to £30,000, each lasting four months with one of four partners: The Port of Tyne, Portsmouth International Port, Serco, and the National Shipbuilding Office, with support from A.P. Moller - Maersk.

For more information click here. 

Applications close on 28th July 2026 at 12pm.