Open calls for safer decarbonisation.
Research and innovation funding opportunities relevant to the network's themes, tracked as new calls are announced.
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Small grants programme
Small grants of up to £10,000 for engineering skills, heritage and education initiatives, and safety evidence generation. Open to registered organisations, including academic institutions, charities and companies; individuals cannot apply. Closes 14 December 2026, 23:59 GMT.
Listing updated 28 Oct 2026
Former Foundation-funded student, scholar or apprentice? Apply for NEST funding
Network to Engineer a Safer Tomorrow (NEST) offers training, mentoring and small grant funds to former Foundation grant holders.
Listing updated 28 Oct 2026
Battery innovation: feasibility studies round three
UKRI funding of up to £25 million for feasibility studies on battery grade material technology innovations for electrification.
Listing updated 28 Oct 2026
Battery innovation: concept development round three
UKRI funding of up to £25 million for battery grade material technology innovations supporting electrification.
Listing updated 28 Oct 2026
Underground hydrogen storage demonstrator DEVEX support
UK funding for project development studies on underground hydrogen storage demonstrator facilities. Supports infrastructure for hydrogen deployment.
Listing updated 28 Oct 2026
Testing and validating underground hydrogen storage components
UK funding for collaborative research on underground hydrogen storage component testing and validation. Directly supports hydrogen as a marine fuel pathway.
Listing updated 28 Oct 2026
EU Innovation Fund
Large-scale funding for innovative low-carbon technologies, including maritime alternative fuels and infrastructure.
Listing updated 28 Jul 2026
International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF)
International collaborative research funding, relevant to the network's LMIC partnerships and capacity building.
Listing updated 28 Jul 2026
Horizon Europe: Climate, Energy & Mobility (Cluster 5)
EU collaborative calls covering waterborne transport decarbonisation, zero-emission fuels and safety.
Listing updated 25 Jun 2026
Clean maritime R&D competitions (UK SHORE)
Open competitions for clean maritime technology in the UK, including alternative fuels, infrastructure and safety. Check the funding finder for current rounds.
Listing updated 28 Jul 2026
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Ultra long duration energy storage project development studies
UKRI funding up to £3 million for project development studies on ultra long duration battery energy storage demonstration projects.
Listing updated 28 Oct 2026
Scaling up smart and clean energy solutions for affordability in EU cities
EU funding call to scale smart and clean energy solutions for affordability in European cities.
Listing updated 28 Oct 2026
Supporting the clean energy transition of European industry and businesses
EU funding to support the clean energy transition of European industry and businesses.
Listing updated 28 Oct 2026
2026 CEF Transport Calls for proposals
€1.1 billion 2026 CEF Transport calls supporting European transport infrastructure modernisation and decarbonisation.
Listing updated 28 Oct 2026
Horizon Europe: €23.5 million for projects supporting sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply
Horizon Europe funding of €23.5 million for projects supporting sustainable, secure, and competitive energy supply. Potentially covers alternative maritime fuels and decarbonisation infrastructure.
Listing updated 28 Oct 2026
Listings link to the funder’s official call page. Always confirm eligibility and deadlines with the funder.