Innovate UK has a number of funding opportunities currently available which may be of interest to marine businesses. They include the following:

• Women in Innovation Awards 2021 to 2022 - women with exciting, innovative ideas who will inspire others can apply for a £50,000 grant and bespoke business support. https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/women-in-innovation-awards-2021-to-2022/
• Innovate UK Smart Grants; August 2021 - UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game changing and commercially viable research and development innovation that can significantly impact the UK economy. https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/innovate-uk-smart-grants-aug-2021/
• Knowledge Transfer Partnerships: 2021 to 2022, round 3 - UK registered academic institutions, research and technology organisations or catapults can apply for a share of up to £6 million to fund innovation projects with businesses or not-for-profits. https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/knowledge-transfer-partnerships-2021-to-2022-round-three/

For full details and more information and news visit Innovate UK at https://www.ukri.org/councils/innovate-uk/