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Overview
Innovate UK has launched two complementary competitions under the Future Offshore Wind Technologies programme to support innovation across the offshore wind sector. Together, these competitions aim to strengthen the UK’s offshore wind supply chain, accelerate technology development and improve the commercial readiness of innovative offshore wind solutions.
The programme aligns with the Offshore Wind Industrial Growth Plan and supports businesses developing technologies for future fixed, floating and hybrid offshore wind systems. The competitions are split into two strands to support innovations at different stages of maturity:
Both competitions are designed to help UK businesses scale innovative offshore wind technologies and build long-term manufacturing capability and competitiveness within the UK offshore wind market.
Feasibility Studies
The feasibility studies supports early-stage innovation projects focused on exploring new concepts, technologies and approaches within offshore wind.
Projects can focus on one or more of the following areas:
Feasibility projects are intended to help businesses validate technical concepts, reduce innovation risk and prepare technologies for future industrial research and commercial deployment.
Industrial Research
The industrial research strand supports mid-stage offshore wind innovation projects that are progressing towards commercial deployment and industrial adoption.
Projects must focus on one or more of the following priority areas:
The competition is particularly focused on innovations that can strengthen the UK offshore wind supply chain while creating a clear route to future commercial deployment and industrial scaling.
Eligibility and Project Requirements
Feasibility Studies
Projects must:
Industrial Research
Both strands require project work to be carried out in the UK, with clear plans for commercialisation and future exploitation of results within the UK market.
Key Dates and Funding
Competition opens: 7 April 2026
Competition closes: 3 June 2026 (11:00 am)
Funding available:
How Inventya can help
The Future Offshore Wind Technologies competitions require applicants to demonstrate strong technical innovation, commercial potential and alignment with the Offshore Wind Industrial Growth Plan.
Inventya can support your organisation by:
With extensive experience supporting offshore wind, clean energy and industrial innovation projects, Inventya can help position your business for success and maximise your chances of securing funding.
