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News February 2026
Posted 2026-01-29 12:00:35 by
OWGP opens £1M innovation fund for offshore wind suppliers

The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has launched a £1M funding competition to accelerate innovation in two critical areas of the UK offshore wind supply chain. The programme is offering £25,00...
Posted 2026-01-23 15:15:59 by
Innovate UK Growth Catalyst - Investor Partnerships Round 2

UK registered SMEs can apply for grant funding alongside private investment from selected investor partners under this scheme. But hurry because the competition closes Tuesday 3rd February 2026.A mini...
Posted 2026-01-30 12:53:48 by
MOD launches new team to back British SMEs and slash red tape

A new team dedicated to supporting small British businesses to win more defence contracts has been established by the Defence Readiness and Industry Minister, Luke Pollard MP. Known as the Defence Off...
Posted 2026-01-29 14:26:01 by
Business Rates & Investment: Treasury seeking business views

As part of the Government's ongoing reform to the Business Rates system, the Treasury is seeking more information from businesses on the following topics: The role of business rates in investment deci...
Posted 2026-01-13 14:47:31 by
New Solent Business Growth Service launched

The UK Government's business support plans aim to make it easier for companies to access the advice, resources, and skills they need to grow. In the Solent region, that vision will be delivered throug...
Posted 2026-01-23 15:24:34 by
Lloyd's Register Foundation Funding Opportunities

Lloyd’s Register Foundation is inviting organisations and communities to apply to its new Maritime Connected funding offer, as it looks to fund projects and initiatives aimed at connecting parts of t...
Posted 2026-01-13 15:59:19 by
DfT Freight Innovation Fund: Showcasing Innovation & Unlocking Investment; 3rd February 2026, London

Connected Places Catapult will be hosting, 'Showcasing Freight Innovation & Unlocking Business Growth' - an immersive day of innovation and insight, designed to accelerate the future of freight. Funde...
Posted 2026-01-30 13:39:29 by
Maritime Energy Transition Summit 2026; 5th February 2026, virtual event

The virtual Maritime Energy Transition Summit (METS) takes place 5th February 2026 online. The day aims to provide practical, actionable insights around key topics like alternative fuels and energy ef...
Posted 2025-12-31 10:02:22 by
SMI Conference 2026; Strategic Update & Future Opportunities; 17th February 2026, Glasgow

The SMI Conference 2026 wil take place 17th February 2026 at the University of Strathclyde's Technology and Innovation Centre, bringing together leading voices from across the maritime sector to explo...
Posted 2026-01-23 15:19:30 by
Celtic Sea Conference 2026; 24th February 2026, Bristol

Join industry leaders, regional stakeholders, and suppliers at the Powering the Celtic Sea: Aligning Industry & Investment Conference on Tuesday 24th February 2026 at Global Underwater Hub in Bristol ...
Posted 2026-01-22 11:41:31 by
Advancing the Blue Economy with Earth Observation Webinar; 26th February 2026, 3.00-5.00pm GMT

MSE International would like to invite your organisation to participate in an upcoming webinar focused on harnessing Earth Observation (EO) and in-situ data to support the operational requirements of ...
Posted 2025-12-31 09:51:19 by
Isle of Wight Maritime Business Drop-In; 26th February 2026, 14.30, Cowes

Join the Maritime Solent team at Building 41 in Cowes to hear from some of the Isle of Wight based businesses in their partnership programme and meet other like minded businesses at this FREE networki...

