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The Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Energy Efficiency competition is a significant funding opportunity designed to support the development, deployment and operation of clean maritime technologies in real-world environments. The programme focuses on improving vessel energy efficiency while contributing to the UK’s broader decarbonisation and net zero ambitions.
Unlike early-stage R&D calls, this competition is aimed at projects that are ready to demonstrate solutions at scale. Funded projects are expected to operate over a three-year period, validating performance, reliability and commercial viability in real maritime conditions.
Key dates
Funding amount
Each project can get up to £30 million with each participant getting no more than £20 million.
What your project must deliver
To be competitive, projects must demonstrate both innovation and practical application. This includes developing technologies that can be deployed and tested in real operational settings, with clear evidence of impact.
Your project should:
Projects that involve collaboration with ports, operators or infrastructure providers will be particularly strong, as they demonstrate real industry relevance and deployment potential.
Technology focus areas
This competition supports a wide range of technologies that improve maritime efficiency and reduce environmental impact. While the scope is broad, proposals should clearly demonstrate innovation and measurable outcomes.
Key areas include:
Solutions should not only improve performance but also show scalability across fleets or maritime operations.
Who should apply
This is a collaborative funding opportunity aimed at UK-based organisations working across the maritime and innovation ecosystem.
Relevant applicants include:
Projects must demonstrate strong collaboration and clear economic and environmental benefits to the UK.
How Inventya can help
This is a large-scale and highly competitive programme requiring strong technical, commercial and consortium planning. Inventya can support you in shaping a winning proposal by aligning your project with funding priorities and strengthening your overall application.
We can help you to:
With experience in securing complex collaborative funding, Inventya can help position your project for success and maximise your chances of securing funding.
