The Great South West has attracted £3M from Innovate UK’s Launchpad program which will support projects across two strands that target maritime innovation in the Great South West (GSW) region (Cornwall and the isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset and Somerset). 

Maritime UK South West is the cluster management organisation for the program. Following briefings held at the Ocean Tech Expo in June two further online briefings will be held. To sign up click the links below: 

July 22nd at 14:00 - 16:00 

Aug 29th, 14:00 – 16:00

The briefing sessions will provide an opportunity for companies to present their ideas and gain support, partnering advice and signposting guidance from the MUKSW network in addition to details of the competition from IUK. 

There are 2 funding competitions available:

• Minimal Financial Assistance - £25k - £100k
https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competit...

• Collaborative Research & Development - £150k - £750k
https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competit...

Competition opens: Monday 2nd September 2024

Competition closes: Wednesday 16th October 2024 11:00am