Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 7: Pre-deployment trials
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £121 million across the three strands of this competition for innovative clean maritime technologies.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Up to £121 million shared across three strands
- Deadline
- 15 Jul 2026
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
Plain English summary
This funding competition, part of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 7, offers up to £121 million from the Department for Transport for UK registered businesses to develop and test innovative clean maritime technologies. Specifically, this strand focuses on pre-deployment trials for on-vessel or maritime infrastructure use. The goal is to accelerate the decarbonisation of the maritime sector and establish the UK as a leader in clean maritime technology.
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Who this is best for
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with innovation funding
- Teams seeking funding around Up to £121 million shared across three strands
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- UK registered businesses of any size leading a collaborative project.
- Academic institutions cannot lead or work alone.
- Project costs must be between £750,000 and £6 million and last up to 12 months, starting by 1 April 2027 and ending by 31 March 2028.
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